The 2026 SouthSide Arts District Annual Meeting was held February 9 at Wind Creek Bethlehem, bringing together local businesses, arts partners, volunteers, and community leaders to celebrate the district’s 10th anniversary and recognize the people doing the work on the ground.
2026 Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini-Grant Program Opens With $100,000 Available
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC), the local lead for the Lehigh Valley Greenways Conservation Landscape, is preparing to disburse $100,000 through the 2026 Lehigh Valley Greenways Mini-Grant Program.
Bethlehem Loves Bad Bunny
The crowd at The Puerto Rican Beneficial Society in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania enjoyed the Super Bowl Halftime performance by Bad Bunny!
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Giant Chip Statue Falls at The Inside Scoop in Coopersburg, PA
If you have been to The Inside Scoop in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, you have probably seen Giant Chip, the oversized ice cream statue outside the shop.
Well, it fell over.
Historic Leprechaun Hunt in Downtown Bethlehem Tickets on Sale Now
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Godfrey Daniels February 2026 Concerts in Bethlehem, PA (Plus March–May Highlights)
Godfrey Daniels, the Lehigh Valley’s original live music listening room, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Season with a full slate of shows in February 2026, plus more already lined up for March, April, and May.
George Wacker, Owner of Lehigh Valley with Love Media, Named Among Lehigh Valley’s Most Influential People of 2026
George Wacker, owner of Lehigh Valley with Love Media, has been named one of The Lehigh Valley’s Most Influential People for 2026 in an inaugural list published by The Morning Call.
2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey Now Open
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has launched the 2026 Pennsylvania LGBTQIA+ Health Survey, a statewide effort to better understand health needs, barriers, and priorities across Pennsylvania’s LGBTQIA+ communities.
Flash Sale Access: Sangjaru Tickets at Zoellner
Sangjaru is bringing Korean folk fusion to Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem for one night only.
The group blends traditional Korean instruments with gypsy swing, funk, rock, and improvisation for a live show that moves fast and keeps the energy high.
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Coca-Cola Park Naming Rights End in 2027: What Should the IronPigs Call the Ballpark Next?
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages announced today, February 3, 2026, that their naming rights partnership will wrap up in September 2027 when the current agreement reaches its planned completion. The team made it clear the relationship is not ending completely. Fans will still be able to buy Coca-Cola products at games, and ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages will remain a Founding Partner involved with the organization and its charitable efforts.
SOUPer Bowl at SteelStacks: Best Soups and Winners
After being stuck in the house for nearly a week, we needed one thing to reset the mood: soup.
Defend Public Radio Winter Jam Brings Local Music Together for WDIY 88.1 FM (MUSIC VIDEOS)
Local music, local radio, and local support came together at the Defend Public Radio Winter Jam in Bethlehem.
The benefit show brought a strong crowd to the Ice House to support WDIY 88.1 FM, Lehigh Valley’s community-powered public radio station. The afternoon featured live sets from Dear Misty, Lovecartel, We’re From Antarctica, and Drew & The Blue, each bringing their own sound and energy to a lineup built around one shared goal: showing up for public radio.
Events like this are a reminder that WDIY exists because the community supports it. From local music discovery to independent voices and nonprofit programming, WDIY continues to be a vital part of the Lehigh Valley media landscape, and this show was a clear example of that support in action.
Check out some music from We’re From Antartica, Dear Mistay, and Lovecartel.
Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Fegley’s Brew Works Craft Beer Festival 2026 on February 7
We’re giving away one 4-pack of tickets to the Fegley’s Brew Works Craft Beer Festival 2026 on February 7, 2026 in downtown Allentown!
Everyone who enters will get a 10% off ticket discount code after submitting the entry form.
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Winter Restaurant Week in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Winter Restaurant Week is back in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, and it is a pretty great excuse to start the year with a full table and zero regrets. From January 25 through January 31, participating spots will be serving prix fixe breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Reservations are not required, but they are a smart move if you have a must try place on your list.
Lehigh Valley’s Ian Riccaboni wins Fightful Announcer of the Year
Allentown has another reason to brag about its wrestling roots.
Ian Riccaboni, the Lehigh Valley voice fans know from Ring of Honor and AEW broadcasts, has been named Fightful’s Announcer of the Year. The honor was revealed during Fightful’s live awards show, recognizing Riccaboni’s work over the past year in a field that included top names from WWE, AEW, and beyond.


