Good morning, Bethlehem.

At Musikfest 2025 in Bethlehem, free stage acts performed on Aug.

3 across 16 stages—Joe Lazorik played his Good Times Piano Music show at Lyricplatz at 3 p.m., while Poets for Justice, Slingshot Dakota, Mojo and the Mayhem, Scythian and Zel, who returned after months of recovery, also entertained crowds. Performances took place at multiple venues including Charles A. Brown Ice House, Stadtplatz, Americapatz and Town Square.

Chicago will headline Musikfest’s main Steel Stage tomorrow at 6 p.m. at 101 Founders Way in Bethlehem—this classic rock band has toured for 58 consecutive years and earned many honors with its sold-out shows.

The Avett Brothers performed Saturday night at Musikfest’s main Steel Stage, showcasing a mix of folk, rock, bluegrass and country with strong sibling vocals that united the audience.

Their 90-minute show—with a two-song encore—combined acoustic and electric sounds under clear skies.

Wildlands Conservancy purchased a conservation easement to permanently protect 2,500 acres near Lehigh Gorge—an area about twice the size of Trexler Nature Preserve appraised at $3.5M.

A recent report highlights five dangers that could disrupt outdoor fun this summer—threats include lightning, mosquitoes, ticks, poison ivy, and harmful algal blooms.

Local officials advise residents to follow safety tips like seeking shelter during storms, using approved repellents, and avoiding water that looks green or foamy to stay safe until fall.

From July 28 to Aug. 3, several recalls of food and products were issued to protect consumers from harm.

The recalls include mislabeling issues with hard seltzer, plastic in YoCrunch yogurt, metal in frozen ground beef, listeria risks in freeze-dried fruit, a strangulation hazard in KidKraft play kitchens, and a safety bar issue in Cosco kitchen steppers — buyers should stop using these items and seek refunds or repairs — as products were sold in several states including here.

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.

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.

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.

2025 PHCA Convention and Expo

8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Wind Creek Bethlehem — Registration required — Network with over 400 long-term care leaders and gain valuable insights at this comprehensive industry expo.