Good morning, Bethlehem.

Since August 2021, Lamar Advertising has donated space on 27 rotating digital billboards across the Lehigh Valley for Tails of Valor, a nonprofit offering canine-assisted care for veterans and first responders (honoring both fallen and living heroes).

The partnership expands awareness of the nonprofit’s programs and upcoming community events.

Valley Youth House held its annual meeting at Lehigh Country Club to honor youth achievements and elect new board members.

Leaders previewed upcoming fundraising events designed to support the agency’s mission of helping young people gain independence.

On Monday, Second Harvest Food Bank celebrated America’s 250th birthday by boxing over 43,000 pounds of food for seniors in need at its Nazareth center (6969 Silver Crest Rd); state lawmakers joined volunteers as the drive continues to help local seniors.

More than 30 companies with significant operations in Lehigh Valley were named to TIME's 'America's Best Companies of 2026' list yesterday, reflecting the strength and diversity of the local economy.

Sectors recognized include life sciences, advanced manufacturing, food processing, and professional services.

FlexXray relocated its Northeast hub from New Jersey to a 26,000 sqft facility in Upper Macungie Township on July 8, drawn by the region's growing food manufacturing industry.

The company expects to add 40 employees when full capacity is reached (boosting faster inspections for local food producers).

The Lehigh Valley International Airport had its best month ever in June, with over 105,000 passengers and a 5.12% increase from last year, officials said.

More flight options and larger aircraft helped drive the record-breaking summer performance.

Bethlehem Garden Club will host 'A Midsummer Night’s Garden,' a flower show on July 31 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Aug.

1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Advent Moravian Church (3730 Jacksonville Road), featuring a plant and bake sale for visitors to enjoy creative horticulture displays.

Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites received a $75,000 grant through Pennsylvania’s Local Share Account program to restore the 1761 Tannery in Bethlehem’s Colonial Industrial Quarter.

Stabilization work will begin this summer with plans to reopen the building for tours and educational events.

Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is documenting apprenticeship stories that show how earn while you learn programs build manufacturing, medical device production and electrical careers, offering meaningful work and family sustaining wages from efforts by employers, educators and labor unions.

Bethlehem Area School District received an extra $5 million from the new state budget to boost student wellness, school safety and career programs.

However, the district already approved its own budget, which includes a 4 percent property tax increase for residents.

St. Luke’s University Health Network warns the community about a rising cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce.

Symptoms like watery diarrhea may appear up to two weeks later and people should wash fresh produce plus seek care if symptoms persist.

June data shows Lehigh Valley’s housing market recorded a median price of $385,000 as only 757 homes provided 1.4 months of inventory & homes sold in 19 days above asking price, highlighting strong buyer demand despite rising costs.

HARB approved exterior improvements (signage, sidewalk and fence updates) during its July 8 meeting at city hall’s Rotunda; Lucy Lennon’s new sign at 446 Main St, Carlisle Krakowski’s project at 443 Center St and Robert Ammerman’s fence at 55 E.

Church St will move forward.

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.