Bethlehem
Today
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 13, about 25 city employees & residents gathered at Payrow Plaza to mark Irish heritage with an Irish flag raising ahead of St. Patrick’s Day. Local business owner Neville Gardner and members of the Liberty HS Grenadier Band played bagpipe tunes and anthems while refreshments were served in the city hall Rotunda. Bethlehem Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Allen Township Board of Supervisors approved converting the 1-million-square-foot Prologis warehouse at 2500 Liberty Drive into a data center Tuesday night. The facility will meet rising data needs with a closed-loop cooling system and will employ 100-120 workers. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow night, over 200 community members will attend the 2026 Hagerman Lecture at Iacocca Hall where journalist Carl Bernstein and historian Robert Kagan will discuss media polarization and evolving news trust (addressing digital deepfakes). The Brown and White
- ➤ On Friday night, 500+ students, alumni and faculty gathered at Comfort Suites in Bethlehem for Mega Shabbat hosted by Lehigh Chabad, where President Helble joined Rabbi Zalman Greenberg in a prayer service and glow stick activity celebrating community unity over shared food. The Brown and White
- ➤ Northampton County Council approved $15,000 from its 2026 contingency fund to ArtsQuest for expanding SoberPlatz—an alcohol-free zone at Musikfest scheduled for July 31–Aug. 9 at the SteelStacks Campus on Bethlehem’s southside. WFMZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley International Airport had 74,737 passengers in February, which was 0.3% fewer than February last year, with 57 flight cancellations due to winter weather. Freight operations fell to over 22.5 million lbs (3.8% lower than February 2025) as snowplows kept busy around the region. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Shapiro praised Lehigh Valley leaders for boosting economic growth during the LVEDC Annual Meeting on March 17, noting investments like Eli Lilly’s $3.5 billion project + 2,800 new jobs that have spurred further local economic progress. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Eric Lebby of Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute explained on 69 News at Sunrise Tuesday how to ease joint pain from winter inactivity and advised starting slowly with exercise and monitoring persistent pain (especially for seniors). WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hank Alvey was a key player for the Lehigh men’s basketball team as they secured a No. 16 NCAA tournament seed this season. The Illinois native averaged 15.2 points and 7.1 rebounds per game and earned a spot on the Patriot League All-Tournament Team. The Brown and White
-
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.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your habits shape your identity, and your identity shapes your habits.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Bethlehem Today
Welcome to the Bethlehem Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Bethlehem Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bethlehem.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bethlehem and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bethlehem Today
A free Bethlehem community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://bethlehemtoday.com/sitemap