Good morning, Bethlehem.

Salisbury Township's Eastern Salisbury Fire Department rescued a kitty caught in a tall tree on East Susquehanna Street Monday morning (the cat was quickly reunited with its owner).

Martin on Main will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jul.

25 in historic downtown Nazareth, showcasing seven hours of live music, food, and family fun (including a kids’ corner and artisan vendors).

The Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Parade and Festival took place all day Sunday in Allentown (featuring traditional foods like pastelillos and alcapurrias and lively music) and brought the community together as neighbors celebrated their heritage.

Bethlehem ranked second among Pennsylvania's fastest-growing municipalities between 2020 and 2025 as census data shows the Lehigh Valley population increased by 21,000, fueling a $57.3 billion regional economy.

Young professionals and a blend of rural and urban settings drive local growth and boost real estate demand.

Lehigh appointed Jessica Risha White as its new Title IX & Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator effective July 20 in a move announced by Provost Nathan Urban.

White brings extensive experience from previous roles at Lincoln University and other institutions.

Bethlehem is set to upgrade over 40 parks over the next decade with new splash pads, playgrounds, and basketball courts.

City leaders held a community feedback event at Madison Park on Monday and expect to finish planning this fall (construction at Madison Park will complete by late fall).

Lehigh players Hank Alvey & Edouard Benoit competed at the FIBA 3×3 Nations League in Ñuñoa, Chile from June 27 to July 3, representing Team USA & Team Canada respectively before returning to Bethlehem this fall as the Mountain Hawks prepare to defend their Patriot League title.

Lehigh's men's wrestling office announced its 2026 recruiting class of six newcomers that includes Bethlehem Catholic's four-time state champion Keanu Dillard (a local standout).

Four of the wrestlers come from Pennsylvania high schools with a combined eleven state titles and will join the team this fall.

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.