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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Astound announced an $81 million investment to expand its fiber network to over 315,000 homes and nearly 25,000 businesses in the Lehigh Valley and nearby areas by the end of 2026—upgrades will begin this summer. The investment allocates $39 million for expanding in the Lehigh Valley and $42 million for service in Scranton and Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. WLVR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The ArtsQuest Foundation announced its 2025 Linny Award winners – including Thomas Riddle, Chuck Stehly and Mallory Zondag – to honor local arts leaders. The awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 23 at the Musikfest Café in the ArtsQuest Center with a cocktail hour from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by dinner, awards and live music from 6 to 9 p.m. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Historic Hotels of America recognized Historic Hotel Bethlehem’s George Gray mural collection as one of the nation’s 25 most magnificent art collections—its murals capture key moments in Bethlehem’s past. Managing Partner Bruce Haines said the honor will help share the hotel’s unique art with a broader audience. Bethlehem Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Filter King will open a new 61,600-square-foot manufacturing center in Bethlehem Township that may add up to 120 jobs, and trade publications say the move is part of a growing trend in local manufacturing. Kervan USA broke ground on a 90,000-square-foot facility in Bethlehem and Lower Nazareth townships that will consolidate its operations and boost production — a sign of the area's strong workforce and strategic location. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Affordable housing was a major focus at the July city council hearings where Mayor William Reynolds and his staff proposed how to allocate $1.84 million in federal funds—$1.42 million from the Community Development Block Grant and $418,000 from the HOME grant—to meet city needs. The SALDO ordinance revisions will be discussed at the Aug. 5 council meeting at 5:30 p.m., with planners revising the document to address property consolidation and rising rental costs. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On March 22, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley held its Hearts of Gold Gala at the Centennial Catering and Conference Center in Center Valley, attracting (400 guests) and raising (414,000 dollars) for children with cancer. The event featured a live auction that included a $35,000 art piece by cancer survivor Vanessa Stauffer and honored Bill and Karen Paules with the Heart of a Warrior Award. Bethlehem Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Township commissioners approved a conditional use application Monday for a project at the former V7 site on William Penn Highway that will include nine three-story buildings with 268 apartments, a 5,260-square-foot amenity building, 557 parking spaces and two access drives to Hope Road. The plan requires improvements to intersections, extended curbs and sidewalks and confirmation of signal timings before construction begins — officials say these conditions will help manage traffic flow. WLVR
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Wilson Phillips Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for price — Enjoy the iconic sounds of Wilson Phillips in a fun and accessible venue.
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Christmas in July Celebration
12 PM – 5 PM — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Free entry — Celebrate halfway to Christmas with festive activities and shopping deals.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-Bethlehem Airport — Cost varies — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying delicious Turkish treats.
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Nelly Performance at Musikfest 2025
12-9 p.m. — SteelStacks — Free entry — Nelly returns to Bethlehem to blend covers and originals in a solo performance at Musikfest.
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McKinney Media Presents: 4th Anniversary Photo Gala
Join McKinney Media on August 9 for a powerful celebration of creativity, innovation, and community at our 4th Anniversary Photo Gala in Bethlehem, PA. From multimedia showcases and live entertainment to gourmet cuisine and on-the-spot photography, this immersive experience honors the stories that shaped us—and the future we’re building together.
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McKinney Media Presents: 4th Anniversary Photo Gala
Join McKinney Media on August 9 for a powerful celebration of creativity, innovation, and community at our 4th Anniversary Photo Gala in Bethlehem, PA. From multimedia showcases and live entertainment to gourmet cuisine and on-the-spot photography, this immersive experience honors the stories that shaped us—and the future we’re building together.
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