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bethlehem / Lehigh University

Lehigh football beats Holy Cross 35-10 in season opener

Lehigh topped Holy Cross 35-10 in Worcester, MA to open the 2026 season, delivering a strong offensive performance. The win marked head coach Richard Nagy’s first at Lehigh...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 7:54 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Motorbike skids on South Mountain Drive after SUV turns from Lower Sayre Park Rd

A motorbike heading down South Mountain Drive skidded when an SUV turned left onto the road from Lower Sayre Park Road at about 10:25 p.m., Officer Brynok of...

Published Aug 26, 2026, 11:31 PM EDT

bethlehem / Moravian University

Moravian University Welcomes Record-Breaking Class of 2030 with 556 First-Year Students

Moravian University announced its largest incoming class in the institution’s 284-year history: 556 first-year students enrolled for fall 2026, surpassing the previous record of 525 in 2024, and...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 9:48 AM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Lehigh must confront George W. Bush’s record in democracy discussion

Dean Caivano, an assistant professor of political science at Lehigh, says he is deeply disappointed by the university’s announcement of George W. Bush’s Oct. 29 campus visit —...

Published Aug 22, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Lehigh to host former President George W. Bush for Compelling Perspectives event

Lehigh will host the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, on October 29 to discuss civic service, democracy and leadership. His appearance is part of...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 6:39 PM EDT

bethlehem / Moravian University

Moravian University Appoints Robert Sparrow Jones as Director of Payne Gallery

Moravian University has appointed artist and curator Robert Sparrow Jones as director of the Payne Gallery, where he will oversee exhibitions, the permanent collection, and public educational programming...

Published Aug 18, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT

bethlehem / Lehigh University

Zen Café at Amicus to open in former Saxby’s space

Amicus Properties announced by email that Zen Café at Amicus will open toward the end of September in the former Saxby’s location at 3 W Morton Street in...

Published Aug 12, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT

bethlehem / Fountain Hill

Final End-of-Summer Soak at Playground — Aug. 14, 2026

The Park Program in Fountain Hill ends for the summer on Friday, August 14, 2026. To celebrate a fun-filled season, the playground program will hold its annual End-of-Summer...

Published Aug 12, 2026, 1:53 PM EDT

bethlehem / Moravian University

Moravian University launches AI for Business certificate

Moravian University will offer an AI for Business Certificate beginning Fall 2026 through its School of Professional Studies and Innovation (SPSI). Designed for working professionals and leaders, the...

Published Aug 6, 2026, 11:24 AM EDT

bethlehem / Moravian University

Moravian University Awarded $40,000 'It’s On Us' Grant to Prevent Sexual Violence

Moravian University has been awarded a $40,000 grant from Governor Josh Shapiro’s office and the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the 2026 It’s On Us PA initiative to...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT