Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Act 1 DeSales University Theatre will perform the absurdist comedy 'Rhinoceros' from Feb. 19 to March 1 at its Center Valley campus — with talk backs and open-captioning on select dates. Cedar Crest College stages the satirical parody 'Puffs' from Feb. 19 to 22 at its Allentown campus. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ On Feb. 22, the Allentown Band will perform its Celebrate Black History Month concert at Christ Lutheran Church, while on March 1 the Moravian University Wind Ensemble presents Song and Dance at Foy Hall (342 Main St.) in Bethlehem. Both events offer unique local musical experiences. Bethlehem Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ PPL announced an increased capital spending plan during a webcast Friday from Allentown. It will invest $23 billion from 2026 to 2029 to build new generation capacity and expand transmission lines and is asking the PUC to approve a rate hike that may add about $8 a month to bills. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Carbon Community College will get a $5-million state grant to build a new science lab for training workers, announced today by Gov. Shapiro at Allentown’s Da Vinci Science Center + the lab will help fill jobs linked to Eli Lilly’s $3.5 billion local investment. Bethlehem Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh men’s basketball has an 8-4 record at home and a 3-11 record on the road and is working to reduce turnovers and improve communication—key points highlighted after a recent win in Easton. The team will face Boston University on Sunday at Stabler Arena. The Brown and White
- ➤ Lehigh’s 4x800 relay team won at Rauch Fieldhouse on Saturday by defeating Lafayette by 15.95 seconds; Aidan Latourette started strong, Mekhi Britt and Ian Zalewski built the lead, and Alex Heidemann anchored the win (his final lap sealed the victory). The Brown and White
- ➤ Today, about 600 plungers will dive into swimming pools at Coca-Cola Park for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge, which raises funds for uniforms, equipment, and transportation for athletes including 15 from Team PA heading to USA Games. Registration is available online + spots remain open. WFMZ
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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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