Bethlehem
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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Snow Ball gala on Feb. 21 at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. The event will include dancing, live music, cocktails, and an online auction to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ UGI filed a request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to raise its natural gas distribution charges for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with new rates set to take effect March 29 but possibly delayed until October for further review. Residential bills could rise by up to 8.7% to help pay for system maintenance and emergency response services. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 28, Miss Riegel’s fifth-grade class wrote thank-you notes for Grammy Weaver’s gift of knitted winter hats. The classroom project taught practical letter writing & mail sending skills. Bethlehem Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh County Coroner's Office earned national accreditation for its death investigations quality, marking another milestone for its Forensic Center (according to officials) and confirming its commitment to high standards. WFMZ
- ➤ LANtaBus service resumes today after winter weather cancellations, operating under route changes that took effect on Monday (impacting the Blue Line and 13 other routes) while LANtaFlex routes do not run today or tomorrow. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania American Water advises customers to protect their homes from subzero weather by insulating pipes, testing shutoff valves, and draining sprinkler systems — a process that includes opening cabinet doors to let warmer air reach vulnerable pipes. WFMZ
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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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