Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of June.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
The Greater Northern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce announced it will host its annual Heritage Day Celebration free at Slatington Baptist Church on July 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., featuring live music, refreshments and a speaker (Colonel Kevin Dellicker, a 31-year veteran) who will share his experiences.
Taco Tek, a fast-casual Mexican chain, will soon open its first Pennsylvania location at Schoenersville Centre in Bethlehem.
The chain will occupy the 2,962 sqft former Moe’s Southwest Grill space and offer late-night hours with fresh, made-to-order meals.
Nonprofit Via of the Lehigh Valley, which creates jobs for people with disabilities, will be on All Access with Andy Garcia this fall.
The segment, filmed in April, spotlights participant Matt (for his work with Crothall Healthcare at Lehigh Valley Health Network) and is set to air later this year.
Discover Lehigh Valley is hosting America’s 250th birthday celebration with immersive exhibitions and heritage tours across Bethlehem, Allentown, and Easton.
The events include a drone light show (July 3) at Coca-Cola Park and a free festival on July 11 designed to bring Revolutionary history to life.
On Monday, cyclists on the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Tour stopped at Buss Street Trailhead in Plainfield Township — where WM served snacks — as they rode a 28-day route honoring the 2001 attacks.
The ride began on June 13 and will end at the Pentagon Memorial on July 10.
Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites will begin summer restoration on its 1761 Tannery with a $75,000 state grant to prepare the only surviving 18th-century Moravian industrial tannery for colonial tours, workshops, and school programs.
Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center posted safety tips as high temperatures are forecast later this week.
Residents should stay hydrated, check on vulnerable neighbors, and call 911 if they experience heat stroke or exhaustion symptoms.
Lehigh’s winningest men's wrestling coach Pat Santoro retired on Thursday, June 25 after 18 seasons at the helm (recording 202 dual meet wins), and Brad Dillon, a former Lehigh All-American, will be promoted as head coach for the upcoming season.
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.
Grupo Niche Concert
7-10 p.m. — Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza — Tickets available — Celebrate the rhythms of salsa and cumbia with the legendary Colombian group Grupo Niche.
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