Bethlehem
Today
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local boxing gym has moved to Walnut Street + it offers a safe space for kids to belong and develop skills. Community members can check out the new facility and support the positive effort in the area. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Diane Wittry will retire after thirty three years when she conducts her final concert in fall 2027 at the Allentown Symphony Orchestra — marking a milestone for the local arts scene. WFMZ
- ➤ The Moravian Historical Society museum is showing a rare 1834 Stauffer-style Martin and Schatz guitar on long-term loan from C.F. Martin & Co. Inc. Visitors can view the guitar and other early American instruments daily from 1 to 4 p.m. at the museum. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ David Bennett Cohen, the founding member of Country Joe and The Fish, will lead his trio in a concert on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. at Godfrey Daniels (7 E. Fourth St.) in Bethlehem; ticket holders from the rescheduled Nov. 28 show need not repurchase their tickets. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Record 31 high schools from Northampton, Lehigh, and Warren counties will present spring musicals in less than two months; nominations will be announced at noon May 7 and the awards air live May 21 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton + streamed on WFMZ-TV. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ The Lucky Star, a play based on Richard Hollander’s book about letters written during WWII, opens today at Pennsylvania Playhouse (390 Illick’s Mill Road, Bethlehem) and will run until Feb. 8 with both evening and matinee shows. Bethlehem Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State public education received over $900 million from the $50.1 billion budget, but delayed funding has left schools with aging facilities and rising costs. Lawmakers are considering trust funds and tax changes to ease tuition hikes following a $139 increase at public universities. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Freedom High School inducted three individuals and one team into its Hall of Fame on January 22, celebrating athletic achievements before a basketball game with Northampton. The honor recognized (Mary Greybush, Seth Watlington, Michael Zito, and the 1987 girls basketball team). Bethlehem Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A winter storm watch is in effect in Lehigh County from 1:00 a.m. Sunday to 1:00 p.m. Monday — heavy snow and slippery roads may delay the Monday morning commute in Bethlehem. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freedom's girls basketball team beat Stroudsburg 53-22 on Jan. 15 at Freedom after a timeout — the surge built a double-digit lead, and senior Jayleece Baker credited free throws and improved play for the win. Bethlehem Press
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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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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.
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Dragon Pilates: Scales and Strength
10-11 a.m. — Sorcery and Scripts — $35 — Experience a fun, fantasy-filled Pilates class inspired by the strength and grace of dragons.
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