Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Auto Show, held today at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus, features over 400 vehicles and family activities including a pit crew challenge and CPR demos; the inaugural Cars and Kids Because We Care Gala will award $70,000 to local nonprofits. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crayola in Forks Township announced its first expansion into India with a partnership with Luxor Writing Instruments; Luxor will manufacture and distribute co-branded Crayola products for 436 million children with an $8 to $10 billion investment over five years. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors at the Lehigh Valley Auto Show enjoy a pit crew challenge that tests their skills in changing a race tire under timed conditions. The interactive event runs through the weekend at Lehigh University's Goodman Campus (helping raise funds and community interest) and offers gift cards to top performers. WFMZ
- ➤ ArtsQuest has scheduled three weekend festivals at SteelStacks this spring: Sangriafest on May 16 from 2-5 p.m., Tacofest on May 31 from 1-6 p.m., and The Ginvitational on June 14 from 1-4 p.m. Tickets are available at the ArtsQuest website + box office, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh students created the Product Society club to offer hands-on product management training, hosting guest speakers and group projects. The club held its first event on Feb. 25 (with alumni feedback) and will pitch for formal recognition in the coming spring semester. The Brown and White
- ➤ Moravian Academy announced an Impact Scholarship awarding full tuition to two incoming Upper School students at its Merle-Smith Campus for the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants must demonstrate exemplary academic records and leadership potential for renewal. WFMZ
- ➤ Salisbury High School senior Madelynn Dilliard learned she earned a full tuition scholarship at school Thursday in Salisbury TWP — the Trailblazers award from Cedar Crest recognizes her achievements, and she will study forensic science with a minor in criminal justice there. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the Lehigh Valley Auto Show in Bethlehem, free prostate cancer screenings are offered on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. inside Rauch Fieldhouse to help men learn about early detection while they explore hundreds of cars. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh women's lacrosse team lost (15 to 19) to American University on Friday afternoon at Frank Banko Field in Bethlehem. American University increased its lead in the fourth quarter to secure the win as the Eagles rallied late in the game. The Brown and White
- ➤ Brendan Reed and his family reflected on his March Madness journey after Lehigh fell 67-55 to Prairie View A&M on Wednesday at Dayton; growing up close to Lehigh basketball in Bethlehem, he cherishes the milestone as part of his lifelong connection to the sport. The Brown and White
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Lake Street Dive Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — $165/each — Experience an energetic live performance from Lake Street Dive in Bethlehem.
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LKV April Sidewalk Sale
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — Free entry — Browse and shop from over 30 vendors at this annual community sale.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Time magnifies the margin between success and failure. It will multiply whatever you feed it.
~ James Clear
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