Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
On Thursday, the Third Annual KidsPeace Dodgeball Tournament took place at KidsPeace’s Orchard Hills Campus in North Whitehall Township, where 20 teams plus 24 sponsors joined music and food trucks to raise funds for local children and families.
Twisted Tees is expanding with a 12,000 sqft addition and will hold a soft opening this weekend at The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem.
The new space adds an 18-hole mini golf course, arcade and second bar to boost family-friendly fun.
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will host Viva La Fiesta on select weekends from June 20 through July 26 with live music, dance performances, and Latin-inspired food to celebrate Caribbean and Latin American culture; the event will not take place on July 4-5 when the park presents Star-Spangled Nights.
A pair of nesting bald eagles are raising at least two chicks behind the new Wawa on Route 412, and residents can watch them learn to fly this summer.
Their nesting spot comes just ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
Thursday night, Bethlehem held a meeting on its Complete Streets Plan that will improve pedestrian and cyclist safety using PennDOT crash data following a fatal e-bike crash on Stefko Boulevard.
The draft plan includes a bicycle network and street upgrades, with its next phase scheduled for next fall.
Northampton County Council approved two new continuum of care positions at Gracedale Nursing Home in Upper Nazareth Township yesterday.
The director and deputy roles come with salary packages of $109,632 plus benefits and $83,172 plus benefits, part of county efforts to improve care amid ongoing staffing challenges.
Prologis has secured final township approval to convert a one million sqft warehouse in Allen Township into a data center as planning continues for permit conditions and infrastructure — the development will reduce traffic while addressing public zoning concerns.
The National Association of Realtors predicts Greater Lehigh Valley median home prices may reach $1 million by 2050 as the current price of $375,000 remains below the national average.
Local experts (economists) say growth depends on factors such as regional economics.
Shop For Dad Pop Up!
Jun 20-21 — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Free entry — Discover unique gifts for dad from over 20 local vendors.
Iliza Shlesinger Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices range from $39 to $58 — Enjoy a night filled with laughter at Iliza's stand-up show.
Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
7:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of classic island tunes with the Coral Reefer Band.
Slap Dragon Concert
7:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Tickets available — Experience a high-energy performance by Slap Dragon in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Bethlehem Blueberry Festival Performance
2:30-4 p.m. — Burnside Plantation — Free entry — Enjoy a lively 90-minute duo set at the blueberry festival.
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