Bethlehem
Today
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A sinkhole closed both travel lanes on the 2700 block of Newburg Road in Palmer Township Thursday afternoon and detoured traffic while authorities advised drivers to expect delays until further notice. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Industrial Archives and Library in Bethlehem received a 320 cu ft donation from NHS Corporation — a collection that documents 200 years of Niles machine tool history with photographs, sketches and documents on equipment used by railroads, Bethlehem Steel and the U.S. Navy and is available for public research. WFMZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On March 5, B. Braun Medical Inc. announced it has signed renewable electricity purchase agreements to power its U.S. facilities with 100 percent renewable energy from later in 2026, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by over 30 percent as part of its plan to reduce emissions by 50 percent by 2030. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Treasury Department has chosen Vestwell to power PA ABLE, a tool for people with disabilities to save for essential needs. The program now lets persons with disability onset before age 46 take advantage of higher limits (up to $20,000) and follows new eligibility rules from Jan. 1. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Auto Show is set to offer free PSA screenings and information from Man Cave Health at Rauch Fieldhouse on Lehigh's Goodman Campus (March 21 to March 23). The auto show runs March 20 to March 23 and features exhibits, custom cars, and family attractions. WFMZ
- ➤ Breastfeeding expert Patty Gatter from The Breastfeeding Shop in Emmaus explained how reliable breast pumps help working mothers maintain milk supply and prevent health issues after returning to work; her article in HelloNation provides practical guidance for balancing job demands + infant nourishment. WFMZ
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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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