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Jimi Honochick
Apr 1, 2026

YMI Insurance doubles lehigh valley footprint with two acquisitions

YMI Insurance has acquired Robertson Insurance Group and Carl H. Myers Agency, doubling its size and quadrupling its client base in the Lehigh Valley.

Mar 30, 2026

Philly-based Trusted Land Transfer expands into the Lehigh Valley

Trusted Land Transfer expands into the Lehigh Valley with a new office in Bethlehem and appoints Ron Donchez as market president.

Al Gerra, left, with Michel Lloyd, enjoy a meal at St. Luke’s Anderson Campus. PHOTO/SLUHN
Mar 30, 2026

St. Luke’s Older Adult Meal Program feeds senior’s nutritional and social needs

St. Luke’s University Health Network serves nutritious dinners to seniors across 10 campuses in Pennsylvania, promoting health and social connection.

Mar 23, 2026

Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley marks 25 years as largest local bank

Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley celebrates 25 years, ranking as the largest locally headquartered bank with $1.7 billion in deposits and strong community ties.

Bethlehem’s ArtsQuest has announced that Musikfest, the nation’s largest free music festival, has been named the Best Music Festival in the United States in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Mar 12, 2026

Musikfest named best music festival in USA Today 10 Best awards 2025

Musikfest in Bethlehem was named the best music festival in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth time, drawing nearly 1.45 million visitors in 2025.

Mar 10, 2026

Bethlehem nominated again for USA Today’s best main street 2024

Bethlehem’s Main Street is nominated again for USA Today’s America’s Best Main Streets 2024. Voting is open through April 6 to support this community favorite.

Driving wheels being turned at the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Columbus, Ohio shop using a Niles lathe. PHOTO/INDUSTRIAL ARCHIVES & LIBRARY
Mar 6, 2026

Industrial Archives & Library in Bethlehem receives major donation from NSH USA

The Industrial Archives & Library in Bethlehem received a major donation of industrial records and drawings from NSH USA Corporation, enhancing its historical collections.

Mar 5, 2026

ArtsQuest reports $193 million economic impact in Lehigh Valley for 2025

ArtsQuest reported a record $193 million economic impact in 2025 for Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley, driven by Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt events.

Feb 27, 2026

BSI names chief people officer

BSI Corporate Benefits promotes Valerie Lewis to chief people officer to lead talent strategy and culture during company growth in Bethlehem.

Feb 19, 2026

Bethlehem City Council approves certificate for Ironside Lofts apartment project

Bethlehem City Council approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Ironside Lofts, a seven-story apartment building with 107 units next to West Walnut Street parking garage.

1225 N. New Street in Bethlehem PHOTO/LEHIGH FINANCIAL GROUP
Nov 3, 2025

Local convenience store owner to open 21st location

A1 Quick Shops owner Iffy Ansari will open a new Bethlehem location at 1225 N. New Street, transforming a former salon into a neighborhood grocery store.

Oct 27, 2025

Pennsylvania distributes $16.2M in CRIZ funds, names two new zones

Pennsylvania returns $16.2 million in CRIZ funds to Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Tamaqua, with Erie and Reading joining the revitalization program.