Bethlehem
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Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem’s Winter Restaurant Week is extended through Feb. 5 after icy, snowy conditions slowed patron turnout this week (local eateries in Historic Downtown are offering special lunch, brunch, and dinner menus to support small businesses). WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Paranormal Pizza will reopen on the South Side after receiving a $100,000 loan from Rising Tide (a local nonprofit lender) that helped cover repair costs and equipment expenses following a fire. The Kubushefski brothers will soon serve their vegan pizzas in their new East Third Street location. The Brown and White
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Jan. 19, residents walked from Comfort Suites to the Martin Luther and Coretta Scott King Memorial despite snow and cold; Mayor Reynolds and Rep. Samuelson reminded the crowd of the leaders’ civil rights legacy while children led the procession with wreaths + song. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak spoke Thursday night at Zoellner Arts Center during Lehigh University's Compelling Perspectives series and warned that AI is not truly intelligent, urging caution and emphasizing that human judgment is essential (reflecting his decades in technology). WFMZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ LVEDC President & CEO Don Cunningham welcomed Eli Lilly and Company at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown yesterday as the company announced its historic $3.5B manufacturing complex and 850 jobs, marking the largest economic development project in Lehigh Valley history. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ Eli Lilly and Gov. Shapiro are sharing a significant economic development announcement live at the Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown, aiming to boost local growth in the Lehigh Valley. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A local 12th-grade vocal major and Touring Choir section leader who recently sang Requiem at Carnegie Hall said she plans to attend college for Musical Theatre (with a possible minor in Education) as her profile highlights volunteer work and creative hobbies. Bethlehem Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Peoples Financial Services Corp declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.6250 per share, a 1.2% increase over the previous dividend. The payment will occur on March 13 to shareholders recorded on February 27 & shows the bank's ongoing focus on community banking. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Tim Mosebey from West Lehigh Veterinary Care advises dog owners to protect short-haired dogs' paws from salt and ice by using moisturizers like Bag Balm or protective booties while walking today. He recommends rinsing and wiping paws to help prevent irritation and limping. 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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