Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of July.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Carbon County fire company held a procession Saturday to honor fallen chief George (after more than 50 years of service) as he was transported to the Lehigh County Forensic Center.
Harman's Market and its United gas station on West Main Street in Macungie opened Friday and is offering $2.50 gas prices on Independence Day+ a deal designed to help local drivers save on fuel.
Mack Trucks, a Lehigh Valley brand, unveiled a custom-wrapped Pioneer truck (250 Years of Freedom) to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The limited-edition vehicle will be on display through July at its headquarters in Greensboro, and the company also runs a plant in Lower Macungie Township.
Bethlehem celebrates America’s 250th at SteelStacks with a free event through midnight - the City of Bethlehem presents a stunning fireworks display at 9:20 p.m. for the community.
Gardens under the summer heat are seeing fast vine growth, so locals are advised to note that Virginia creeper features five leaflets while poison ivy has three leaves that may cause rashes.
Experts advise gardeners to check their plants (leaves of three, let them be) to maintain safe outdoor spaces.
Northampton County officials are working to bring Founding Father's George Taylor's will back from the New York Public Library's digital archive to its original home in the county archives.
County counsel Ricky Santee said he is working pro bono to prove it was wrongfully taken.
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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