Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Recovery Partnership, a local nonprofit on W. North St., is rebuilding after last year's budget impasse forced staff layoffs & reduced hours. The organization relies on strong advocacy and neighborhood bonds to support mental health care for vulnerable residents. The Brown and White
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fuller Technologies, formerly FLSmidth Cement, will set up its headquarters in Hanover Township and expand its workforce. The company plans to add 165 jobs as it builds on its century-old roots in the Lehigh Valley (employing about 200 locally), while maintaining a global presence. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ Owner Jerry Coppola at The Crust Pizzeria in Allentown is prepping for Super Bowl Sunday as orders surge. Meanwhile, southeast Pennsylvania faces a wind advisory and extreme cold warning until tonight—that means 20-30 mph gusts and dangerously low wind chills, so residents should secure outdoor items and bundle up. WFMZ
- ➤ Bethlehem-based OraSure Technologies (a local medical device maker) will cut jobs as part of a global workforce reduction that will include positions in the Lehigh Valley, affecting local operations in line with a company restructuring. WFMZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Zoo asks for online support as zookeepers care for animals during this cold winter, while a wind advisory runs from 4 a.m. today to midnight and an extreme cold warning from 6 a.m. to noon Sunday+ residents should secure outdoor items and dress warmly. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh women's basketball coach Addie Micir added two multi-sport athletes amid injuries this season; junior soccer player Cyndea Labissiere (who debuted against Loyola) and first-year track athlete Melani Dowling joined the team to help keep players rested and boost the lineup for upcoming Patriot League games. The Brown and White
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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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Dirty Dancing in Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience the iconic film with a live soundtrack and encore party inspired by the unforgettable '80s hit.
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