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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Andrew Robert Weaver, 20, of Phillipsburg was arrested in Bethlehem after a traffic stop on Sunday—police said he fired a shot through a home window on the 400 block of Anderson Street and seized a loaded Glock 9mm from the vehicle, and he now faces multiple weapons charges in the town's second shooting incident this week. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Crowes headlined Musikfest’s main Steel Stage on Monday, August 5, delivering a 90-minute rock set with hits like Remedy, Hard to Handle, and Jealous Again—a performance that recalled the band’s Southern roots and reclaimed their rock 'n' roll spirit. Frontman Chris Robinson energized the audience with his dynamic stage presence and sharp vocals. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Bethlehem’s Musikfest showcased free stage acts—country singer Kendal Conrad performed at Main Street while Italian band Gadan played at Americaplatz—and featured additional shows by the Dan DeChellis Trio, Space Kamp, Romeo Delight and Mysterious Ways. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Comic Convention will take place on Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. at Lehigh Carbon Community College Main Campus Community Services Center in Schnecksville, featuring special guests such as Phillip Andrew from Power Rangers Wild Force, animation artist Denny Fincke, and voice actress Marion Toro. Admission is $14 with free entry for kids 12 and under and discounts for those in costume, college students, and select public service workers. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures will return to PPL Center in December with seven performances set for 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 13, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Dec. 14. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at PPLCenter.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the box office at 701 Hamilton St. in Allentown (ages 2 and older must have a ticket). Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley's population grew over 21,000 since 2020 as more people, especially young adults, move here for a better quality of life and job opportunities—placing Lehigh and Northampton in the top 8% of U.S. counties for growth, with Bethlehem, Upper Macungie, and Easton among Pennsylvania's top communities for new residents. This growth continues to boost local economic prospects across the region. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ On July 30, 11 students from Germany’s Transatlantic Ruhr Fellowship visited LVEDC in the Lehigh Valley and met with President Don Cunningham to learn how local colleges match talent with employers to bolster the region’s growth—two high school interns from the Future Entrepreneurs program joined the visit. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
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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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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.
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