Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of September.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos is set to open Tuesday, Sept.
29 at Bethlehem Square (3926 Nazareth Pike) in Bethlehem Township. The fast-casual Mexican-fusion eatery will offer build-your-own burritos and bowls in the former Subway space.
A Korean fried chicken chain will soon open at Shoppers Village on Catasauqua Road, bringing signature flavors like Hot Spicy and Golden Original to Bethlehem + marking its first Lehigh Valley location.
The store replaces the old Quick Print T’s space.
Marine veteran Brandon Hess has opened Vitalize Wellness Lounge on Mill Creek Road in Lower Macungie Township to offer wellness services including cold plunges and red-light compression.
The business builds on lessons he learned as a combat engineer in the Marines.
Keystone Consulting Engineers has moved its Monroe County office from Polk Township to a larger building at 205 Rodenbach Lane in Chestnuthill Township to meet evolving infrastructure needs+ the firm also operates in Bethlehem Township and Lower Macungie Township and has contributed to local projects since 1972.
Downtown Bethlehem will host the 39th annual Celtic Classic starting Friday at 4 p.m. and running through Sunday, featuring the U.S. National Highland Games Championships, five stages of live Celtic music + pipe band competitions as crews finish setup for the event expected to draw thousands.
Student athlete Johshveer Chadha (a first-year at Lehigh) interned this summer at the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence, sorting constituent messages and learning professional skills that will help him in his future career.
Nazareth Area School District plans to repurpose the former Calandra’s Italian Cheese property into a two-story (17,600 sqft) office and three athletic fields in Upper Nazareth.
The district, which bought the site earlier this year, will review amended plans with the township later this year.
Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a report on Wednesday stating the Department of Aging is missing key safeguards to protect seniors, detailing 10 findings + 39 recommendations.
The agency countered the claims by calling the report inaccurate and politically motivated.
InspireHer, a Lehigh club promoting women’s health education + empowerment, will fundraise with period tracker bracelet sales and creative workshops to support local menstrual equity and awareness.
The club plans to partner with campus groups and expand its mission to other universities.
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