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Resturant Weeks are my favorite time to try a new place or a place I haven’t been to in awhile.
Life’s hectic, so a reminder to not only try some incredible dishes at LOCAL establishments is a great thing.
610 Day: The Most Lehigh Valley Ways to Celebrate, According to You
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610 Day, or June 10, is also known as “610 Day,” which is a nod to the 610 area code. For a lot of us, 610 still feels like the Lehigh Valley area code, even though it came after the 215 days and before 484 entered the chat.
A little phone-number history: 610 was placed into service in January 1994 after being split from the 215 area code, which had covered much of southeastern Pennsylvania since 1947. The 484 overlay was introduced in June 1999 for the same region, which meant 10-digit dialing became part of local life. Today, 610 and 484 cover the same general region, which includes the Lehigh Valley, with 835 also added in 2022.
Midsummer premieres “Crashing Walls” music video with Jarden Films (VIDEO)
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Lehigh Valley progressive rock band Midsummer has released a new music video for “Crashing Walls,” the lead single from its debut EP, Tales of the Time Traveler, Vol. 2. The video, created with Lehigh Valley independent production company Jarden Films, premiered Monday, June 8!
Oh, the Places Muhlenberg’s Summer Theater Will Go With “Seussical”
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Muhlenberg College is bringing musical theater back to its summer stage for the first time since 2019 with a three-week run of “Seussical”, the Dr. Seuss-inspired musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty.
Presented by Muhlenberg’s Theatre and Dance Department, the production runs June 12-27, 2026, in the Dorothy Hess Baker Theatre at Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown. The show marks the revival of Muhlenberg’s summer musical tradition after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the college’s long-running Summer Music Theatre series into hiatus.
Judy Sabino Wins First Baked into Bethlehem Baking Challenge
Judy Sabino of Coopersburg brought more than dessert to Bethlehem’s Luckenbach Mill on May 30. She brought a four-generation family story, baked into an Italian Crostata that earned her first place in the inaugural Baked into Bethlehem Baking Challenge.
Haggis, Poetry, and Soda Bread Take Center Stage at Celtic Classic Contests
The Celtic Cultural Alliance is inviting the community to show off their Celtic talents during the 39th Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, set for Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Historic Downtown Bethlehem.
Lehigh Valley Patio Palooza 3 presented by Banko Beverage Co.
Hey Lehigh Valley!
Patio season is almost here, and Lehigh Valley Patio Palooza 3 presented by Banko Beverage Co. is back to celebrate the best outdoor spots in the region.
This year, we’re adding something new!
Along with voting for your favorite restaurant, bar, beer garden, or outdoor dining space, you can also enter the 🏡 Home Patio Edition by submitting your own backyard patio, deck, porch, or outdoor oasis.
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT OR TO VOTE
The winning restaurant or bar patio will be part of a summer celebration at their location.
Home Patio Edition entrants will be eligible for prizes, which may include a Miller Lite mini fridge, lounge chair, patio umbrella, Banko Beverage Co. shirts, koozies, promotional items, and a $100 QuoteAhead outdoor project credit.
Foundation Tavern has won two years in a row. Can anyone beat them this year?
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Questions? Email info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Use #PatioPalooza to follow along.
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The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem Celebrates 20 Years in South Bethlehem with Anniversary Event on June 6
The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem invites the community to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m. with Coming Home: A 20-Year Anniversary Celebration, a special event honoring two decades of yoga, learning, friendship, and community in South Bethlehem.
TAPS over Bethlehem Returns Memorial Day with 61 Trumpets Across the City (VIDEO)
On Memorial Day morning, a single solemn melody will move through Bethlehem, passed from musician to musician in a citywide act of remembrance.
The 13th annual TAPS over Bethlehem returns Monday, May 25, 2026, with 61 trumpet players lining the streets from Nisky Hill Cemetery to Memorial Park Cemetery. The first notes will sound at 8 a.m. from Nisky Hill Cemetery, beginning a continuous performance of “Taps” that carries across Bethlehem before ending at the flagpole in Memorial Park Cemetery.
The event began in 2014 through the vision of Dan Deysher, a World War II veteran, Liberty High School alumnus, Navy musician, and longtime Bethlehem resident who believed deeply in the power of a live bugler to honor fallen service members.
Let Freedom Sing Brings 5,000 Voices to Coca-Cola Park on May 27 for America’s 250th Birthday
The IronPigs and Bach Choir of Bethlehem will host a first-of-its-kind musical extravaganza celebrating America’s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park on May 27, 2026, at 7 p.m.
The event, titled Let Freedom Sing, will unite more than 5,000 voices from across the region for a rousing choral celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
Adult, community, and school choirs from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties will come together for an unforgettable evening of patriotic music honoring the nation’s history.
The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will headline the evening, with conductor Christopher Jackson leading the program. The celebration will culminate in a large-scale community sing-along and fireworks display.
Individual tickets may be purchased HERE. A special Performance Package includes a ticket plus sheet music for the entire show for $20.
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Lehigh Valley Slate Roof Repair with Condition One Commercial
Like many older homes in the Lehigh Valley, our house has a slate roof. It adds a lot of character, but it also needs the right kind of care. When we noticed a few slate pieces had come loose, we put out a call on Facebook asking for local roofer recommendations.
New Bethany Launches “There’s No Place Like Home” Stay-at-Home Giving Campaign
New Bethany is inviting the community to stay in and give back through its annual There’s No Place Like Home campaign, a stay-at-home gala designed to support neighbors facing hunger, homelessness, and hardship.
Friendship Park Reopens in Bethlehem with Northside Alive Ribbon Cutting and Block Party
Friendship Park used to be called Tank Park, but after Saturday’s ribbon cutting and block party, it may have a new reputation as one of the coolest neighborhood parks in the Lehigh Valley.
Jon Gruden Opens a Lehigh Football Care Package and Gives Bethlehem a Love Letter
Jon Gruden got a care package from Lehigh Football, and his unboxing video turned into a tribute to Mountain Hawks football, Bethlehem, and the Lehigh-Lafayette rivalry.
Parisian Phoenix Publishing Celebrates 50 Books in Five Years
Parisian Phoenix Publishing, a Lehigh Valley-based independent publisher, is celebrating a major milestone: 50 books released in five years.
Founded officially in 2021 by print journalist Angel R. Ackerman and graphic designer Gayle Hendricks, the Easton-area publisher has grown from a faculty art show project at Northampton Community College into a full-service traditional publishing, editorial services, and self-publishing support company.