Bethlehem
Today
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ First Watch will renovate the former Ruby Tuesday building on Emrick Blvd in Bethlehem Township, with township officials confirming the demolition permit has been secured. The Florida-based chain is expected to open late spring to early summer (its first in the region), replacing a space that sat idle since the restaurant closed. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Kase announced today its new 167,085 sqft fulfillment facility at 2800 Liberty Drive in Northampton to reduce transit times and support swift distribution for retail and ecommerce brands in the Northeast, Midwest, and South Atlantic. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Toad The Wet Sprocket will perform at Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center (SteelStacks) in Bethlehem at 7 p.m. on July 12, and tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. at the ArtsQuest website or box office. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Modest Mouse is set to perform at Archer Music Hall in Allentown on Saturday, June 6, with tickets on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. The band’s show is a key summer event for local music fans. WFMZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ B. Braun and the Industrial Training and Education Consortium—iTEC—are training new manufacturing talent with apprenticeships that let workers learn every step of making key medical devices. The program supports the region’s booming manufacturing industry and has grown jobs at three times the national rate. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ LVEDC released new testimonial videos on Tuesday, Jan. 27 that showcase the Lehigh Valley's quality of life to encourage locals to explore its schools, restaurants, and cultural spots — the videos are free on LVEDC's YouTube page. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting tomorrow, LANTA will reduce hours on six bus routes to conserve fuel amid a natural gas shortage. The change affects LANtaBus only + LANtaVan and LANtaFlex services will operate as usual. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Lehigh, families help their college athletes by coming together on game days to cheer, share meals and boost team spirit (tailgate traditions add a warm community feel). Coaches and players say the strong family support makes every game a cherished event near Bethlehem. The Brown and White
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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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~ Eckhart Tolle
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