Bethlehem
Today
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Retired Vietnam veteran John Kukitz is being honored by the local Red Cross as one of this year's Lehigh Valley Heroes this week; he uses beekeeping (which soothes his anxiety) and volunteer work with veteran groups to ensure no one feels alone. WFMZ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Local coroners reported 6 deaths in Lehigh, 9 in Northampton and 2 in Berks counties from strenuous snow shoveling after recent winter storms—officials warn that cold weather and heavy exertion can stress the heart. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local bike shop Lehighon has seen a spike in brake repairs as riders shake off cabin fever after a long winter. Owner Jerry McAward says the boost in repairs helps business ahead of spring cycling season (with hopes for continued growth). WFMZ
- ➤ bb.q Chicken, a global fried chicken chain, is nearing completion for its first Lehigh Valley location in Bethlehem. The restaurant is set to open mid-May at Shoppers Village at 2360 Catasauqua Road and will offer pick-up and delivery service. WFMZ
- ➤ Air Products’ CEO Eduardo Menezes and CFO Melissa Schaeffer will join a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on Wednesday, March 18 at 8:05 a.m. (The discussion will be available via an audio webcast on the company’s Investor Relations site.) WFMZ
- ➤ The Center for Animal Health and Welfare purchased Homestead Kennels and Cattery in Bushkill Township on March 4 and will continue offering boarding and grooming services. The facility—opened in 1982—remains part of CAHW's effort to expand its revenue. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ LCCC resumed operations at its Schnecksville campus Tuesday after a data breach disrupted IT systems, while the Allentown, Tamaqua and Airport sites remain closed through Saturday, March 14 (classes continue remotely) as forensic investigations proceed. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke's University Health Network will switch to paperless billing on March 20; patients will receive notifications via email, text, or push through MyChart while traditional paper bills remain available (for those who prefer mailed statements). WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh defeated Boston University 74-60 in the Patriot League Championship on Wednesday evening at Stabler Arena, securing a spot in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The team will await its seed placement at Selection Sunday on March 15 at 6 p.m. The Brown and White
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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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