Bethlehem News

Although the approved access would only be for general use by Main Street visitors, officials are looking to potentially expand the efforts to help local residents in need.

The opening acts for Musikfest's main stage headliners have been announced. They include several Lehigh Valley favorites.

The professionally-oriented programs align with the current and future needs of the job market, according to Moravian University officials.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Tuesday morning for a seven-level, 731-space, state-of-the-art parking garage on Polk Street in South Bethlehem. It will greatly benefit those attending Musikfest, the 10-day, annual music festival that begins with a preview night Thursday.

A completely dry stretch of weather is almost unheard of this time of year, said meteorologist Bobby Martrich of EPAWA Weather Consulting, the official forecaster of Musikfest.

The first celebration featured an array of talent with an emphasis on local artists.

With around 1 million people expected to attend Musikfest this year, health and safety take top priority for organizers. Everything from cooling misters to medical tents will be on site.

An investor in one of the Easton-area's first sports bars has built a successful business in Bethlehem — Molly's Irish Grille and Sports Pub — that he says he plans to build upon in Palmer Township.

As Musikfest kicks off next week, some notable figures in its history shared their perspectives on the humble beginnings and what it's become. Join in the action in Bethlehem from Aug. 3-13.

It's hard to miss the big tents and crews hustling to prepare for the upcoming festival next week.

More than 800 people have completed a free online instructional program to build their knowledge base of all things Lehigh Valley.

The Lehigh Valley native is debuting his one-man act in Bethlehem this fall.