Bethlehem
Today
Thursday, January 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 15-year-old Enci 'Aubrey' Wu has been missing since Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, after leaving her Palmer Township home; police and her parents urge anyone with information to come forward. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ PA Cyber Charter School students are commemorating the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King National Day of Service by assembling 150 craft kits for pediatric patients at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital. WFMZ
- ➤ IronPigs Charities has awarded $80,503 in grants to 28 organizations for youth educational and recreational programs in the Greater Lehigh Valley. WFMZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 62-year-old woman in Northampton County has been charged with multiple crimes following a police investigation into animal cruelty that resulted in the seizure of 22 dogs, a horse, two birds, and a cat and the euthanization of a severely distressed horse. WLVR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, known for its summer concert and outdoor family movie series, receives a $10,000 award. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh University has committed to enhancing anti-discrimination measures following a federal probe into anti-Semitic incidents, including stolen mezuzot and a swastika-tagged post. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Justin Amann, a local educator and theatre director, has announced his candidacy for Bethlehem City Council, focusing on strong schools, sensible economic development, and infrastructure maintenance. WLVR
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Voyage: The Best Journey Tribute Band Performance
Voyage, acclaimed as the best Journey tribute band in the world, features lead singer Hugo, an impressive vocal and visual mimic of Steve Perry.
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59th Annual Railroad Days Model Train Open House
The 59th Annual Railroad Days model train open house features two floors of model train displays, taking place on February 1 and 2, 2025.
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Michael Jackson HIStory Show at Wind Creek Event Center
Experience a tribute to the legendary Michael Jackson featuring his iconic music and performances.
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Cupid's Chase 5K Fundraising Event
The Cupid's Chase 5K is an inclusive race organized by Community Options, Inc., aimed at raising funds to support individuals with disabilities, featuring certified race timing and awards for top finishers.
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First Biannual Salerni Art Song Recital
This recital features music by renowned composers Arnold Schoenberg, Earl Kim, Paul Salerni, and Heather Gilligan, performed by soprano Sarah Chafly and pianist Steve Beck at the Zoellner Arts Center.
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