Good morning, Bethlehem.

Historic Bethlehem will host America250: A Bethlehem Block Party on Sunday, July 12 from noon to 5 p.m. along Main and West Broad streets, marking America’s 250th anniversary and Central Moravian Church’s 275th anniversary with live music, food vendors — and family activities.

ArtsQuest in partnership with LANTA & local agencies announced an expanded shuttle service for Musikfest to ease traffic congestion by offering ADA-compliant, air-conditioned rides on the Gold, Blue, and Green Lines on Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the festival area.

Bethlehem ranked second statewide for population growth from 2020 to 2025, adding 3,856 residents - Upper Macungie Township and Easton also ranked among the fastest-growing communities, helping Lehigh Valley post a 3.1% increase that bolstered its $57.3 billion economy.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner visited Bethlehem’s Brinker Lofts on Jul.

10 to celebrate permanent opportunity zones + they are designed to boost local development.

Dr. Neal Stansbury, a heart transplant recipient and Lehigh Valley surgeon, won two silver medals on June 28 and July 1 at the USA Cycling Masters and Junior Road National Championships in Milwaukee (competing in the 65-69 age group) as he defied expectations.

His achievements build on a unique recovery since his transplant in 2018.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Mack Trucks will join on Aug.

2 at Coca-Cola Park for the 'Pigs 'n Rigs' event during a game featuring the Buffalo Bisons. Fans can also buy dual branded merchandise at the team shop + details are available online.

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.