Good morning, Bethlehem.

18-year-old Ashton Jordan Thomas from Stewartsville was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment after he shot a man and a woman inside Sizzling Bites Halal Grill near MusikFest grounds just after midnight on Friday—police say he fled the scene.

Pennsylvania State Police from Troop M in Bethlehem arrested 12 drivers for DUI in Northampton County during a five-hour patrol from 10 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday—officers also made additional arrests and issued citations.

Experts say the rollback of solar tax credits will slow new energy projects and add about $130 to home bills by 2030—developers face tougher financing costs—and industry uncertainty may delay future construction.

LVEDC returned to Musikfest on August 1 and 2 when it set up a booth at SteelStacks—featuring a selfie station, a map for guests to mark favorite local spots, and branded giveaways that celebrated the Lehigh Valley's quality of life.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to boost the region's economic growth and attract talent.

The Bethlehem Area School District board approved high school and middle school improvement plans that cover academic strengths and challenges at schools like Freedom and Liberty—these plans also came with a new cell phone and device policy.

The board reviewed options for a Series C debt note and chose a fixed-rate bond that saves about $335,000, with Raymond James set to underwrite the bond.

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.

Dorothy in Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Check for ticket prices — Experience the hard rocking neo blues quintet Dorothy with their powerhouse vocals and anthemic melodies.