Bethlehem
Today
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Small Cities Lab is launching projects across Pennsylvania to rethink community development by partnering with nearby cities and the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. The program, which began with building alley houses in Bethlehem, aims to boost affordable housing and local connections (ongoing partnerships are forming). The Brown and White
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new exhibit showcasing Bethlehem’s nearly 300-year baking tradition has opened at a local cultural center. The display lets visitors explore historic baking methods + community recipes while highlighting the city’s culinary heritage. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Willy Das, a Lehigh entrepreneurship professor, uses her background in engineering and business policy to bridge research with startup needs. Partnering with the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, she mentors students and writes practical pieces for founders, with projects like (Harmony and the Hustle) highlighting her innovative approach. The Brown and White
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A dense fog advisory was in effect yesterday morning until 10 a.m. in Lehigh County (affecting Bethlehem), reducing visibility to a quarter mile and prompting officials to advise drivers to slow down, use headlights, and leave extra distance on icy roads. WFMZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Alana Shuman, a Lehigh student and designer, makes sustainable fashion using thrifted materials and her sewing machine (which she has used since childhood). She repurposes fast-fashion finds into unique outfits that show her personal style and support environmental responsibility. The Brown and White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior wrestler Anni Futch helped build Lehigh’s women’s wrestling club into a Division I varsity program as announced in May. She increased practices and traveled for competitions (with support from her father) to build a strong foundation for the team. The Brown and White
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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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