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.

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.

 

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.

David Bennett Cohen Trio Ticket Giveaway – Godfrey Daniels, Jan 24, 2026

Founding Country Joe & The Fish keyboardist David Bennett Cohen is bringing his trio to Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8 p.m., for a night that traces six decades of blues and rock keyboard history.

To celebrate, we’re giving away two pairs of tickets (two seats each) to  the Lehigh Valley’s original live music listening room.

Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM: Planning, Growth, and What’s Next

Plan Lehigh Valley is WDIY 88.1 FM’s monthly show about the ideas and projects shaping how our region grows.

Hosted by Matt Assad and Becky Bradley from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, the program keeps things practical and easy to follow, covering everything from development and transportation to housing, sustainability, and long-term planning.

If you care about how decisions get made and what’s coming next for the Lehigh Valley, this is the show to bookmark.

New episodes air the first Monday of every month from 6:30 to 7:00 PM on WDIY 88.1 FM, and you can listen anytime online here: https://www.wdiy.org/show/plan-lehigh-valley

@lvwithloveEver wonder how the Lehigh Valley is growing and who’s shaping the future? Plan Lehigh Valley on WDIY 88.1 FM, hosted by Matt Assad and Becky Bradley from the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, covers the projects, policies, and ideas behind how we live, move, and grow in the region. From housing and climate to passenger rail and yes, even laser-guided cow milking, it’s all on the table. 🎧 Listen now: wdiy.org/show/plan-lehigh-valley 📅 New episodes air the first Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. #PlanLehighValley #LehighValleyPlanning #WDIY #LVPC #SmartGrowth #CommunityPlanning #RegionalFuture #PodcastClip♬ original sound Lehigh Valley with Love

 


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