Bethlehem Harvest Fest 2025 in Pictures

Historic Downtown Bethlehem was full of fall spirit during this year’s Harvest Fest, held on Saturday, October 11. Families and friends filled Main and Broad Streets for an afternoon of cozy autumn flavors, live music, and local shopping.

This year’s event featured two tasting trails, Sweet and Savory, each with 12 delicious stops from local favorites such as Franklin Hill Vineyards, The Melting Pot of Bethlehem, Kaleidoscope Collective, and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. From pumpkin-spiced treats to hearty seasonal bites, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Valley Youth House Honored by Philadelphia City Council for 20 Years of Service

Valley Youth House has been formally recognized by the Philadelphia City Council for two decades of dedicated service to young people across the city. The resolution, adopted into law on September 25 and read during the October 9 Council meeting, celebrates the organization’s 20-year commitment to youth empowerment, housing stability, and community support.

Soweto Gospel Choir Brings Peace to Zoellner Arts Center on October 11

The multi-Grammy and Emmy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will bring its acclaimed Peace concert to Baker Hall at Lehigh University’s Zoellner Arts Center on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. The performance celebrates resilience, faith, and unity through an inspiring blend of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, and beloved classics.

Bach at Noon Welcomes the Westminster Choir for a Special Performance in Bethlehem

The Bach Choir of Bethlehem continues its beloved Bach at Noon concert series with a special performance featuring the world-renowned Westminster Choir of Westminster Choir College. The free event takes place Tuesday, October 14, at Central Moravian Church, 73 W. Church Street, Bethlehem. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the concert beginning at 12:10 p.m.

The Three Best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley

There are more than a dozen or so McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley. On one recent visit to a location below, it got me thinking… Just where are the best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley located?

Disclaimer: be sure to visit a local restaurant and support local businesses; but stay with me here, this is still a valid question.

Moravian University Millennium Fellows 2025

Eight Moravian University students have been named to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025, a prestigious global leadership program presented by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). Moravian joins the University of Pennsylvania as the only two institutions in Pennsylvania to host a Millennium cohort this year.

L.L.Bean’s Witch, Warlock, and Zombie Paddle Returns to Lake Nockamixon

L.L.Bean is bringing some spooky outdoor fun to Lake Nockamixon this weekend with its Witch, Warlock, and Zombie Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak Outing and Food Drive in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

Participants are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes and paddle alongside L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery instructors, who will be wearing their own witch, warlock, and zombie attire for a fun fall adventure on the water.