Bethlehem
Today
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lower Macungie Fire Department announced the passing of firefighter Jim VanWert (45 years of service) Tuesday. Community members remembered his long dedication to keeping the area safe. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Constellation acquired Calpine's Bethlehem Energy Center last week after completing a $26.6 billion deal and will divest the natural gas plant at 2254 Applebutter Road later this year by order of the DOJ. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Brad Klein and Bethlehem’s Backyard Astronomy Guy, Marty McGuire, review astronomical highlights including a total lunar eclipse on March 3 and a total solar eclipse on Aug. 12 requiring a connecting flight from the local airport to Spain + Jupiter shines at night while Venus switches from evening to morning star. WLVR
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Recent investments in manufacturing fueled growth in the Lehigh Valley economy. B. Braun’s $20 million expansion in Hanover Township created 200 jobs & Bosch Rexroth began a $20 million project in Bethlehem, which added to the region’s nearly 700 manufacturers producing $9 billion annually. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
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Friday Night Trivia at Colony Meadery
7:15 p.m. — Colony Meadery South Bethlehem — Free entry — Test your knowledge and enjoy a fun night of trivia hosted by the Lehigh Valley Trivia League.
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