Bethlehem
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Sunday, February 1st, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Valentine fundraiser sweepstakes is set to benefit Bethlehem's Mounted Police Unit by easing their donation load (details on entry, donation methods, and event timing are forthcoming). The campaign invites local residents to support the unit with a community-focused donation drive planned around Valentine's Day. WFMZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A water main break in Lower Saucon Township created a large sinkhole that has raised concerns for local road safety (officials are investigating its impact). WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Historic Hotel Bethlehem announced Kelly Ronalds as its new general manager, making her the first woman to lead the 104-year-old hotel in 40 years. Ronalds, who has held sales and marketing roles since 2010, takes over today and will boost the hotel’s national tourism role. WLVR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Watch WFMZ-TV at 8 p.m. tonight to see the 2026 String Band Spectacular which features Mummers string bands who took over Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday. WFMZ
- ➤ Four local bands & food vendors performed at The Ice House Saturday afternoon to help WDIY public radio recover from federal funding cuts. All proceeds were donated to the station to support its mission. WFMZ
- ➤ Lehigh Valley native Sabrina Carpenter is nominated for six Grammy Awards and will perform live today at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. She could tie or break five records while building on last year's historic win & her rising success. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Femi J. Johnson’s exhibition Like It Is is on view at Penn State Lehigh Valley’s Ronald K. De Long Gallery through May 9 with free admission (Monday–Thursday noon–5 p.m. and Friday noon–3 p.m.) and an artist reception is set for Feb. 4. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lilly announced plans to build a modern manufacturing plant in Upper Macungie Township that is projected to create 2,000 construction jobs and 850 production jobs (with a $3.5 billion investment bolstered by $100 million in tax incentives), and groundbreaking could occur before the end of 2026. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink, the Lehigh Valley Winter Classic fundraiser is underway to support the special needs Polar Bears hockey team as they face Philly Freeze on the ice. Raffles, auctions, and donations inside the rink lobby will benefit the team and help fund 20 related programs. 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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