Bethlehem
Today
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department is taking online orders until 5 p.m. Jan. 26 for a hoagie sale offering several sandwich options + ice cream sandwiches and chocolate treats. Pickup will be on Feb. 5 at 2500 Golden Key Road in Kutztown. Bethlehem Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local candy shop in Upper Macungie Township, which has served the community for 50 years, is preparing for Valentine's Day by featuring chocolate-covered strawberries + a popular chocolate cake with whipped cream and strawberries. The family-run store is keeping its classic treats while adding new choices for customers. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtsQuest returns with its second Music Industry Conference from Aug. 2–4 at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. The three-day event features hands-on workshops, live coaching and mentorship roundtables that connect music education with industry (including a Band Showcase Program and a Green Room Mentorship Lounge). Bethlehem Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its Jan. 7 meeting at city hall’s Rotunda, the Historical and Architectural Review Board granted certificates for proposals (a concealed elevator at 55 E. Church St., a landscaping project at 443 Center St., and a roofing fix at 441 Linden St.) with city council review coming next. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Miller-Keystone Blood Center launched its 12-week MKBC Blood Donor Madness competition on Jan. 12 to encourage younger donors from local colleges and universities. The contest, sponsored by Capital BlueCross & BSI Corporate Benefits, will crown a College Champion during the week of Apr. 13. Bethlehem Press
-
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.
-
Yacht Lobsters - Soft Rock of the 70's & 80's
7:30-10 p.m. — Musikfest Café — $10 minimum for food and beverage — Enjoy smooth melodies from the Yacht Lobsters as they invigorate the soft rock classics.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.
~ Navy SEAL saying
About Bethlehem Today
Welcome to the Bethlehem Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Bethlehem Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bethlehem.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bethlehem and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bethlehem Today
A free Bethlehem community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://bethlehemtoday.com/sitemap