Rising singer-songwriter Renee Christine has unveiled her latest single, “Lehigh Valley,” released on September 26, 2025. Produced by Doug Schadt, the track blends Christine’s folk and country influences with vivid storytelling rooted in place, memory, and resilience.
Railroad enthusiasts will gather in Easton, Pennsylvania, for the 47th Annual Lehigh Valley Regional Train Show & Expo on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Hosted by the Railroad Historians of the Lehigh Valley and the Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, the event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road.
Comedian Tom Segura made a surprise stop in Hellertown before his show at the PPL Center in Allentown and he could not stop praising La Maya Restaurant.
The Valley Preferred Cycling Center in Breinigsville will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, October 12, 2025, with a community event from 1–4 p.m. Admission is free, and the formal ceremony begins at 1:45 p.m.
The Pickle Me Poconos Festival comes back to Crystal Street in East Stroudsburg on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The free, family-friendly event runs from 12 to 5 p.m.
The Bridges Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School (BAVTS), helps local students pursue high-demand careers by funding scholarships, tools, and special programs. For more than 26 years, the foundation has worked alongside BAVTS to expand opportunities for students.
Bethlehem, PA – September 25, 2025 — ArtsQuest is presenting a series of fall exhibitions that highlight Bethlehem’s history, celebrate creativity, and foster community engagement. The programs, developed with local partners, span themes from industrial heritage to personal storytelling.
The restored 1782/1834 Grist Miller’s House in Bethlehem’s Colonial Industrial Quarter has been honored with a Preservation Pennsylvania 2025 Historic Preservation Award. The Construction Award for Rehabilitation Projects will be presented to Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites (HBMS) and its construction partners on October 16 at the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Pittsburgh.
Touchstone Theatre, in partnership with Lehigh University Libraries, will present Alice in Informationland on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lehigh’s historic Linderman Library. This original, interactive performance reimagines Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland for the digital age and invites audiences to navigate a world of misinformation, data ethics, and artificial intelligence.
Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh University is bringing back its popular Family FUN-A-PALOOZA on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The day of festivities will feature free activities, treats, and giveaways from community partners including PBS39, Just Born, and Crayola, along with special appearances from Ziggy the Zoellner Zebra, a Halloween costume dance party, and wellness activities presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network.
The Hellertown Historical Society (HHS) has announced that the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, located at 150 West Walnut Street in Hellertown, has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The recognition, confirmed by the National Park Service in August 2025, honors the site’s cultural, architectural, and historical significance dating back to the mid-1700s.
The Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley will host its 2nd Annual Nonprofit Impact Conference on November 6, 2025, at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. The event has already attracted more than 150 registrants representing over 50 nonprofit organizations.
This year’s conference opens with keynote speaker David W. Brown of the Civic Coalition to Save Lives, presenting “Strengthening Connections and Navigating Change.” Sierra McNeill will follow as plenary speaker, also leading a specialized workshop for direct service staff.
Attendees can choose from 18 breakout sessions across three learning tracks:
People Powered Impact: Engagement, Equity & Wellness with speakers including Laura Otten, Missy Wise, Cherryann Joseph, Tyrone Fisher, Jennifer Cunningham, and Robin Gow.
Systems & Strategy: Collaboration, Finance & Leadership featuring Jess Edris, Sean Ziller, Emily Henry, Louis Diez, Emilie Carlino, Alisa Baratta, and Gretchen Naso.
Mission Amplified: Storytelling, Advocacy & Creative Practice with presentations from Anne Gingerich, Mark Wilson, Rachel Moyer, Terry Knox Ramseur, and Mike Brady.
The conference is designed to help nonprofit professionals deepen connections, build strategies, and strengthen impact in the Lehigh Valley and beyond.
Registration is now open. Tickets can be purchased through the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley at www.volunteerlv.org.
The City of Allentown will once again host the Collegiate Marching Band Festival, now in its 29th year, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at J. Birney Crum Stadium. The event begins at noon and is expected to draw more than 6,000 spectators.
This year’s festival will feature 20 college and university marching bands, bringing together over 3,000 student musicians. Ensembles will travel from eight states—Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia—to perform on the Allentown field.
The lineup includes performances from Caldwell University, Lehigh University’s Marching 97, West Chester University, University of Delaware, Towson University, and many more. The schedule begins with the National Anthem at 11:55 a.m. and runs continuously until the final performance at 4:45 p.m. by the University of New Haven.
Tickets are available at the stadium or online at vivaceproductions.com.
ALLENTOWN, PA — September 23, 2025 — The Allentown Rescue Mission has recognized Joshua L. as September’s Clean Team Workforce Employee of the Month, honoring his resilience and commitment to learning new skills.
Joshua first came to the Allentown Rescue Mission as part of the Transformation Program, graduating in 2023. He joined the Clean Team Workforce shortly after and later transitioned into independent living, working for a sanitation company while living with his sister. His early success was interrupted when he suffered a seizure that ended his job, followed by his apartment building being condemned. Facing these setbacks, Joshua returned to the Mission and rejoined the Clean Team Workforce.
Starting once again with street cleaning, Joshua soon interviewed for a role in the Mission’s kitchen. He quickly adapted, showing dedication and enthusiasm for cooking. Under the guidance of Food Service Manager Harry Wilson, Joshua is gaining valuable culinary skills and building toward a future career in the restaurant industry.
“Josh is really stepping up and is learning a lot about cooking. He really cares about his job and is excited to learn something new every day,” said Wilson. Joshua himself shared, “I really like serving food to the men, and they tell me how good it is afterwards.”
Although his past restaurant experience was limited to dishwashing, Joshua’s determination and hard work have set him on a path toward becoming a cook. His story reflects the mission of the Clean Team Workforce, which provides men with employment, housing, and opportunities to rebuild their lives after hardship.
The Allentown Rescue Mission and Clean Team Workforce proudly congratulate Joshua on being named September Employee of the Month and applaud his perseverance in the face of adversity.
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ALLENTOWN, PA — September 23, 2025 — Cosmic Baseball is coming back to Coca-Cola Park in 2026, bringing fans another chance to experience glow-in-the-dark baseball under stadium-grade black lights. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs confirmed that the wildly popular event will return next season, with official dates to be announced.
Cosmic Baseball blends traditional baseball with a high-energy party atmosphere. Under black lights, players take the field in UV-reactive uniforms with glowing bats, balls, and bases. The games feature live music, special effects, and entertainment designed to turn the ballpark into an immersive neon spectacle.
The Cosmic Takeover Tour captivated the Lehigh Valley earlier this year, selling out Coca-Cola Park on May 16 and 17, 2025. Fans packed the stadium to see the Tri-City Chili Peppers and the Glow Mojis compete in an electrifying mix of sports and entertainment.
Created by the Tri-City Chili Peppers Baseball Organization of Colonial Heights, Virginia, Cosmic Baseball first launched in 2024 and quickly became a national sensation. With media coverage from outlets including CNN, FOX News, ABC, ESPN, and MLB Network, the demand has skyrocketed, with more than 50,000 fans joining waitlists for tickets.
The 2026 tour promises to be bigger than ever, and Allentown will once again be one of the featured stops. Fans eager to secure a spot are encouraged to register now for the ticket lottery, the only guaranteed way to gain access to this one-of-a-kind event.
Register for the ticket lottery at: chilipeppersbaseball.com/cosmic
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