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.
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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?
Inspired to do some home improvement by Patio Palooza?
Start your own outdoor project with QuoteAhead
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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.
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.
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.
Power Pro Lucha brings its bizarre, family-friendly spectacle to Alburtis
Power Pro Lucha is about to pile drive Alburtis.
The Philly-based promotion will present PowerPro’s Bizarre Adventure on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Alburtis Area Community Center, bringing its live-action lucha spectacle, comic-book storytelling, anime-inspired visuals, and family-friendly wrestling to a new audience. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., with bell time at 6 p.m.
Kiss Me, True, and Free Stages: Musikfest 2026 Brings the Pop-Rock Nostalgia (VIDEOS)
Musikfest 2026 is turning up the feel-good factor early.
ArtsQuest has announced a first look at next year’s free stage lineup, and two familiar names are already giving this summer soundtrack some serious throwback energy: Sixpence None the Richer and Ryan Cabrera.
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Unveils 2026 Free Outdoor Concert Series Lineup
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks will return for its 16th season with a packed lineup of free outdoor concerts at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks in Bethlehem.
Lehigh Valley Humane Society’s Garden Gala Returns May 16 With Seinfeld’s John O’Hurley and a Mission to Fund Lifesaving Animal Care
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society’s annual Garden Gala returns Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Petersell 1808 Home, bringing together an elegant afternoon of food, music, and fundraising to support animals who need critical veterinary care. This year’s event will feature a plated dinner, a VIP cocktail hour with Seinfeld actor John O’Hurley, a silent auction, a wine pull, and live music from Kendal Conrad, along with a build-your-own-bouquet experience with Sterner’s Stems.
A Look Back at Bethlehem’s 1942 Flood
Thanks to Scott Korin for sharing these striking photos from the May 23, 1942 flood in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
LUAG’s Centennial Exhibition Gets a Final Sendoff With May 9 Community Celebration
After nearly a year of celebrating 100 years of art on campus and in the community, Lehigh University Art Galleries is getting ready for one more party.
Battle Borne Walk for Wellness 2026 Set for May 16 in Bethlehem
Battle Borne will host its 6th Annual Walk for Wellness on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, bringing together veterans, families, local organizations, and supporters for a morning focused on mental health, wellness, and connection.
JOSHWAY’s new children’s book aims to help kids find the courage to rise
JOSHWAY’s next children’s book is built around a simple idea with real weight behind it: kids are often stronger than they know, but sometimes they need help seeing it.