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69 News aired its morning NETCAST on Aug.

18, highlighting top local stories like a fitness program for mothers + school safety funding and a federal grant to Valley Health Partners, with more details on WFMZ.com.

Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands reported growth, expanding revenue from $86.8M to over $119M and increasing staff to 2,000.

The company credits enhanced employee benefits and expanding its Red Robin and Wing Stop franchises with its success in the local market.

Coopersburg Sports makes creative souvenir bats—from ice cream bats to beverage bats—in the Lehigh Valley and ships thousands of items daily to meet growing demand from Minor and Major League parks.

The family business, operating for 35 years, continues to innovate its product range.

The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority accepted a $40.79 million INFRA grant for plans to build a 75,000-100,000 sqft Northside Logistics and Cargo Complex on the LNAA property near ABE in Hanover Township.

Construction will begin in mid-2027 as design and permitting continue.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem earned its sixth #1 ranking in USA Today’s America’s Best Historic Hotel/Resorts on Aug.

12 in its ballroom (where community partners celebrated with free lunch promised to residents) as part of boosting local tourism.

ArtsQuest has announced CountryFest, a free two-day celebration of country music and culture at the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks.

Scheduled for Aug. 21-22, the festival will feature touring and rising acts, tribute performances, food vendors (Red Cedar Grill, Bacon on a Stick, Batch Micro-Creamery) and interactive activities.

Bethlehem’s Musikfest celebrated its 43rd year on Monday, Aug.

18 with live music, food vendors and community gatherings. The festival showcased local favorites like Theo’s Gyros and Milk Train, celebrating over four decades of tradition.

A $545,750 state grant will connect Trexler Park and Cedar Creek Park at Cedar Crest Boulevard, advancing Allentown’s bike plan and safer travel across neighborhoods—part of a $54 million round of transportation projects announced by the Shapiro administration.

Moravian University’s School of Rehabilitation Sciences led a walk for aphasia awareness in downtown Bethlehem on Tuesday, Aug.

18 — raising $2,450 with raffle donations from 20 local businesses to support stroke and aphasia programs.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs partner with MIKE AND IKE to host a candy themed game night at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, Aug.

29 with co-branded merchandise and themed food and activities. The first pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. — postgame fireworks will follow, presented by TD Bank.