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The ‘front door of economic development’: How Musikfest and other entertainment venues contribute to Lehigh Valley’s growth

With millions attending Musikfest and other entertainment venues each year, the Lehigh Valley gets to sell itself as an attractive place to live.

Gilberto Santa Rosa performs Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, on Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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The ‘front door of economic development’: How Musikfest and other entertainment venues contribute to Lehigh Valley’s growth
The ‘front door of economic development’: How Musikfest and other entertainment venues contribute to Lehigh Valley’s growth
Musikfest review: Third Eye Blind reawakens a generation’s soundtrack
Musikfest review: Third Eye Blind reawakens a generation’s soundtrack

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Cedar Crest forms health care partnership for low-income Allentown residents

Cedar Crest College, Delta Dental and Neighborhood Health Centers of the Lehigh Valley are partnering to expand access to health and dental care to Allentown residents.

Sports

Liberty senior receiver winger Jake Pukszyn stands for a photo Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Bethlehem. The Hurricanes finished the 2024 season with a 7-4 record, their best mark since 2015. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

Liberty football countdown to kickoff: A look at the 2025 Hurricanes

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Things to Do

People enjoy foods, sounds and the sights Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, during Musikfest on North side Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The ultimate Musikfest 2025 guide: Lineup, food, parking and more

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Bethlehem Area

Faces in the crowd Sunday, Aug. , 2025, at Musikfest in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Musikfest 2025 on Sunday, Aug. 3 | PHOTOS

Photos: People enjoy the sights, sounds and food of Musikfest 2025 in Bethlehem on Sunday.