Good morning, Bethlehem.

The Do it For Dom Music Festival will kick off at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Steel Pub Sports Bar & Grille in Bethlehem.

The event honors Dom Bridgeman by raising funds for cancer research.

Bethlehem's own author Jennifer Lader will read, discuss, and sign copies of her new book 'Belonging to Bethlehem: Stories from the Christmas City's Jewish Community' on July 19 at 1:30 p.m. during the Bethlehem Blueberry Festival at Johnson Barn (Burnside Plantation).

Thomas Jefferson University is expanding its medical college into Lehigh Valley to offer world class education + clinical training, officials said.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner visited Bethlehem on Wednesday and toured Brinker Lofts (a first of its kind project in an Opportunity Zone).

In an exclusive interview with 69 News, he said reducing regulations may help lower home sale prices and boost supply for first-time buyers.

County Executive Josh Siegel said that discussions about regionalizing local fire departments will be a focus at the September Conference of Governments amid steep volunteer shortages and rising costs.

Municipalities are evaluating resource sharing + improved service efficiency across the county.

Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski plans to raise $250 million over four years to build a new 700-bed nursing facility and convert the current Gracedale tower into senior apartments and workforce housing.

Her proposal will use donations from Lehigh Valley benefactors (supporters of local hospitals) to create a care campus.

Bethlehem planners reviewed proposals yesterday for over 200 new apartments citywide.

At 52-62 E. Broad (three-story mixed-use with 10 dwellings), 404 E. Third (seven-story building with 80 apartments) and 1405 North Blvd (three-story plan with 16 units) developers must meet additional conditions.

Football season is about to start as Bethlehem Catholic, Freedom, and Liberty gear up for another competitive East Penn Conference race.

A look back at the mid-70s recalls Bethlehem Catholic’s 1974 undefeated season and local legends like John Spagnola and Mike Guman, linking past glory with the excitement building for this year's competitions.

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.

AJR Concert at Musikfest

7 p.m. — Musikfest — Tickets from $94.60 — Experience the energetic performance of AJR in the beautiful setting of Bethlehem Musikfest.