Music
Musikfest arrests up slightly from last year's event, police report
The 29 arrests Bethlehem Police made during Musikfest were a slight increase from last year's event, the department reported on Tuesday.
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Bethlehem
TheMINT Gastropub closes, to be replaced by burger joint; dwellings to be added
TheMINT Gastropub, an American-style eatery in West Bethlehem, has closed after 12 years. Replacing it will be Retro Burger. Also proposed for the site are the construction of six apartments atop the existing structure and a rooftop dining area.
Music
'A fantastic festival': 40th Musikfest closes on high note as record attendance anticipated
The 40th Musikfest drew to a successful close on Sunday night in Bethlehem. The nation's largest open-gate free music festival delivered more than 500 free performances, plus paid-ticket headliners. Organizers believe a record of roughly 1.25 million attended the 11-day event. An official count is e
Local News
Who ya gonna call?: Residents hit by Monday's tornado learn the do's and don't's of road to recovery
For those who lost power in their homes due to the tornado that raced through Allentown on Monday, the first thought would be to call PPL. Think again.
Higher Education
Ex-Special Forces parachute jumpers bring motivation to Lehigh student-athletes
Members of the Lehigh University football team on Wednesday were addressed by six retired members of the U.S. Special Forces, four of whom parachuted onto campus. The veterans spoke about the importance of teamwork, accountability, goals and commitment — traits that apply to football, the military a