Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem restauranteurs and community partners — including Blue Zones Activate Bethlehem and the Boys & Girls Club — will launch a shared commercial kitchen at 1430 Fritz Drive with renovations starting in August and vendor rentals and culinary support opening for early fall.

Thermo Fisher sold its microbiology business for about $1.08 billion in a completed deal with Astorg this week.

A company spokesperson said the local Lehigh Valley sites were not affected by the sale.

Bethlehem celebrated Musikfest on Aug.

13 with live music, tasty food and family fun on Main Street - local bands performed while safety staff reassured the crowd.

Shift4 based in Lehigh County lowered its 2026 revenue outlook by $25 million because of Middle East travel disruptions and plans to expand payment technology abroad.

Q2 earnings rose 34% in gross revenue, though shares cooled recently & now hover near the bottom of their 52‐week range.

High school students can earn up to 12 college credits for free through LCCC's new dual-enrollment academies, which use a state grant covering tuition, textbooks and fees until June 30.

The program offers flexible tracks in computer science and healthcare at the Schnecksville campus.

Local health officials and environmentalists expressed concern during a Thursday news conference that the EPA rollback of 2024 air quality protections may allow two Lehigh Valley coal plants to emit more toxins amid rising energy demand and worsening pollution.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs encouraged veterans who lost their DD-214 to call toll-free (1-800-547-2838) for help retrieving records and benefits.

Officials noted that the agency handled over 1,300 requests last fiscal year for lost paperwork assistance.

Local high school football teams kicked season prep with Monday’s heat acclimatization period.

Contact practice will begin Aug. 17 while scrimmage starts Aug. 22 and season openers begin Aug. 28 when Liberty will face Pennridge — Freedom will visit Downingtown West and Bethlehem Catholic will host Delaware Valley.

The Lehigh Little League 10U All-Stars ended their state tournament run on Aug.

2 with a 4-0 loss — capping a 9-2 season that included wins over Keystone and Upper Providence and a tough loss to Southern York County.