Bus donated to museum Trans-Bridge Lines recently donated a bus to the Museum of Bus Transportation in Hershey. Bus 50 was dedicated to the museum June 5 and was presented by Brendan Stanczyk, safety and training supervisor for Trans-Bridge Lines, during the museum's Spring Fling event. The bus, a 2000 G4100 is a VIP coach, complete with back lounge, restroom, and galley kitchenette area. The bus was number 14 of only 29 ever manufactured. Trans-Bridge Lines owned two, but unfortunately lost the second bus to fire in September 2008. Bus 50 was parked next to it, sustaining major damage, however in 2020, Trans-Bridge Lines' shop employees worked tirelessly to restore the bus. The bus, which only has about 175,000 miles on it, was named Bus 50 in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of the late James Jebran Sr. and his wife, Camille JeBran. Camille, who is now 103-years-old, started in the bus industry more than 80 years ago. This is the second bus Trans-Bridge Lines has donated to the Hershey bus museum, with the first being a 1987 MC-9, Bus 5409.

Domaci Cityscape Christmas ornament offered Domaci, a Bethlehem-based furniture and home decor retailer, is excited to announce their collaboration with artist Lehigh Valley native Lisa Kelechava for an exclusive 2021 Christmas City Cityscape Ornament available for purchase in limited quantities.The hand-painted glass ornament, made in Europe and created by master ornament artisans, pays homage to the Bethlehem cityscape and features familiar landmarks, such as the Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces, the steeple of Central Moravian Church, Historic Main Street and other architectural gems, well recognized by locals and visitors alike. Once sold out, the ornament will only be available again in future months during the holiday season.

Customs and Border Protection Counterfeiut auto parts confiscated Distracted drivers aren't the only vehicle threats on our nation's highways. Count the proliferation of counterfeit vehicle parts as potential safety hazards too. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized a counterfeit Chinese cache of vehicle parts on July 14 that were destined to an address in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. The shipment arrived on June 4 and consisted of 5,657 pieces that included vehicle door locks, hinges, powered mirrors, steering wheel switches, headlights and taillights, grills, rear bumpers, and paint kits. CBP officers suspected the auto parts to be counterfeit and detained them. Officers consulted with CBP's automotive experts at the agency's Centers of Excellence and Expertise who worked with trademark holders and confirmed on July 7 that the automotive parts were counterfeit. Officers completed the seizure on July 14. The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the automotive parts is $295,052. “Unscrupulous repair shops and greedy internet vendors that value profits over safety place motorists in severe peril,” said Keith Fleming, CBP's Acting Director of Field Operations in Baltimore. “Customs and Border Protection officers will continue to intercept counterfeited or pirated goods because we want consumers to be confident in knowing that the products that they purchase are safe for themselves and their families.” CBP encourages consumers to protect themselves and their families by always purchasing safe, authentic goods from reputable vendors.