Good morning, Bethlehem.

New Bethany and Nativity Cathedral will host the 3rd annual Back-To-School Carnival on Saturday, August 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Nativity Cathedral on 321 Wyandotte Street + the free event will offer carnival games, a bounce house, food and a giveaway of backpacks and school supplies.

Daneiris Abreu was sentenced today to up to 15½ years in prison for fleeing police during a traffic stop on Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township when his speeding car caused a head-on crash that killed 67-year-old Susan Henderson — who was traveling to Bethlehem to pick up a grandchild.

John A. Pollard, Jr., a 65-year-old man from New Jersey, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on the eastbound off-ramp to the Route 512 exit in Hanover Township Wednesday morning—state police said traffic backed up until the ramp reopened at 9:15 a.m.—and several agencies are investigating the incident.

Nelly performed his hits and thanked fans on August 6th at Musikfest’s main Steel Stage—he and his group St. Lunatics led a nearly 90-minute set that had the crowd singing along to favorites like Ride Wit Me and Hot in Herre.

On Aug 7, Musikfest in Bethlehem offered free stage acts from performers such as Emmy Award nominated composer Fabiola Méndez and rock band Nine Days, who celebrated their 25th anniversary—part of an 11-day festival with more than 400 acts on 16 free stages.

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.