Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Cupid’s Chase 5K will prompt road restrictions as the race starts at 10 a.m. Bethlehem Police announced that Fahy Bridge and nearby routes will close (from 9:45 a.m. until about 11 to 11:30 a.m.), so drivers should plan extra travel time. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Manpreet Patel ('25G) opened the Hologram Zoo in Easton in July after blending her tech background with wildlife education. The venue offers 30-minute holographic wildlife shows and will add interactive games if additional funding is secured. The Brown and White
- ➤ Ben Franklin TechVentures announced plans to convert over 10,000 sqft (a 50% capacity increase) of lab space in Bethlehem using $4.8 million in federal funds to support early-stage life sciences and microelectronics startups; the expansion is set to boost local innovation. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ Local chocolatiers are busy preparing specialty treats for Valentine's Day—offerings include chocolate-covered caramels, spicy jalapeno and habanero chocolates, and hand-dipped strawberries at Josh Early Candies in South Whitehall. The run upholds a 120-year candy-making tradition in the Lehigh Valley. WFMZ
- ➤ LVEDC released the February issue of LVstartup, which highlights Lilly’s $3.5B investment in a new pharmaceutical campus expected to generate $4 in local spending for every $1 invested + the newsletter also features startup funding news and a clip of Amanda Seyfried discussing local business. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A senior at Emmaus High School was honored as student of the week on Feb. 12 for her strong grades and club involvement — she earned awards like AP Scholar with Distinction and plans to study political science and law after graduation. Bethlehem Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh men's wrestling won its 10th dual over Penn with a 24 to 14 score Friday at Grace Hall. Key wins by Max Brignola, Brady Collins and JT Davis improved the team's record to 10-6 as they prepare for tomorrow's match against Bucknell. The Brown and White
- ➤ First-year guard Alana Reddy, who grew up in Sydney, Australia, is making her mark on Lehigh women's basketball after scoring 15 points on Jan. 24 to help secure a rivalry win over Lafayette; she is adapting to Division I play with daily practices and academics. The Brown and White
- ➤ Louis Fitzko, a 10-year-old Bethlehem boy, returned home after a Super Bowl trip made possible by Make-A-Wish, Fanatics, and the NFL. His week in San Jose included viewing Levi’s Stadium from the top floor — a dream trip where he met NFL players and toured local attractions. WFMZ
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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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Rubix Kube - 80s Tribute Band
7:30-10 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Get ready to groove to the ultimate 80s tunes with a band that knows how to throw a party.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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