Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of January.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
🏘️ Community
Dana Kozinski from Angels of Easton is hosting an emergency feeding today — a response to the winter storm — to provide food and essentials to the homeless.
Donations arrived quickly from local donors to supply gloves, scarves and lanterns.
The Lehigh Valley Humane Society and CART are partnering in Hellertown to shelter pets amid forecast cold weather this weekend.
💼 Business
Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation released the January 2026 edition of LVstartup to share local entrepreneurial news.
The newsletter highlights new federal data showing 56% of startups remain open for at least five years and spotlights Hocus Pocus Cleaning Services, named PA Small Business of the Year.
🎭 Culture
Country music star Luke Bryan will perform his only Pennsylvania show in 13 years at the PPL Center on Thursday, June 25.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 30 through the PPL Center website, box office, or his website.
🏛️ Government
LANTA transit will permanently change several bus routes starting Monday, Jan.
26, affecting riders’ daily commutes. Passengers should check updated schedules at transit stops (details from transit officials).
Residents in South Whitehall voiced opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center campus at 2493 N.
Cedar Crest Blvd near Parkland High School. The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission noted design and FutureLV concerns, and the township will review the project on Feb. 12.
📰 Real Estate
A developer’s plan for a 5-million-sqft data center near Parkland High School in South Whitehall Township is under LVPC review amid local opposition over energy, pollution, and noise.
LVPC approved a comment letter to send to township officials for discussion at the Feb. 12 meeting (residents urge alternative sites).
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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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.
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.
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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