Good morning, Bethlehem.

69 News' morning NETCAST aired Friday, Aug.

28 — featuring top local stories including the death of ATAS International’s co-founder and reporter Michelle Wolf’s celebration as both newborns left the NICU.

Billy’s Downtown Diner, a Bethlehem staple since 2000, signed a lease to open its first out-of-state franchise in Evansville, Indiana along the West Lloyd Expressway.

Paul and Kelly Snider will lead the upcoming restaurant (approximately 3,000 sqft) while construction planning continues.

The Northampton Street Bridge lit pink Friday to honor Dolly Parton and will light pink again tonight from 30 minutes before sunset until 11 p.m. to celebrate her legacy.

Local Bethlehem Boys & Girls Club leader Winston Alozie says MLK's legacy lives on in a diverse community that nurtures children together + high school seniors note digital voices sometimes challenge his timeless message, highlighting an ongoing journey toward unity.

The 7th Annual Lehigh Valley Balloon Fest returns to Slatington Airport today and runs through Saturday night.

Organized by local native Will Randell & his family, admission is $33 for adults with lower rates for children and seniors, and hot air balloons will launch after 6 p.m. weather permitting.

Bethlehem Catholic hosted Delaware Valley Friday night as the high school football season opened, while Freedom traveled to Downingtown West and Liberty faced Pennridge.

Coaches said the teams worked to build on last year’s efforts (reported Aug. 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m.).

Football season is in full swing as Pete’s Top-10 list from yesterday puts Parkland at No. 1 in a matchup against Phillipsburg and shows other games like Freedom versus Downingtown West and Easton against CB West, with teams aiming for early victories in the region.