Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On a chilly 17-degree day, about 60 Bethlehem cyclists rode 3 miles to honor Alex Pretti, a respected local cyclist, in a memorial ride organized by Action Wheels Bike Shop — a community hub on W. Broad Street. The Brown and White
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Timothy and Karen Widrick joined 69 News at Sunrise to share favorite recipes from Lotus Restaurant Group's Edge, SURV, and Sunny Side Up. Edge marks 24 years, SURV celebrates six years in November, and Sunny Side Up turns three on April 11 + monthly curbside charities support local families. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Area Public Library hosted today's Lehigh Valley Book Festival 'Reading is Resistance' that united families, authors and partners for panel discussions, children’s programs and book donations. The event, launched in 2020, builds local literary bonds (supporting school libraries and community centers). The Brown and White
- ➤ Hundreds attended the church’s annual Living Stations of the Cross in Southside Bethlehem yesterday for Good Friday reflections — the event featured English, Spanish, and Portuguese services and family roles that united community faith. WFMZ
- ➤ The popular NeeDoh squishy toy is in high demand as kids and teens cannot get enough of it, with Emmaus-based Grandpa Joe's Candy Store reporting sold-out inventory for months + store manager Jasmine Grimsley saying demand surged since January amid a strong social media buzz. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Economics professor Yuval Erez (a former Israeli soldier) discovered his passion for teaching after a mistaken placement at Tel Aviv University and has energized Lehigh students with creative, critical-thinking lessons; he began teaching at Lehigh in 2019. The Brown and White
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Bethlehem Township near the Bethlehem Landfill are concerned about pollution from its northern expansion (accumulated dust and odors pose risks to local health) after the site was fined $137,000 for five years of DEP violations, and they worry future expansion could harm the river. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SBA officials remind those affected by the Hotel Hampton fire to apply for low-interest disaster loans by May 4 for property damage in Bucks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, and Northampton counties; eligible businesses may borrow $2 million and homeowners $100,000 with repayments starting 12 months later. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new space that combines art and yoga has opened off Rt. 309 in Coopersburg, offering three weekly yoga classes, meditation sessions, and art workshops to boost mental wellbeing. Owner Roey Ebert said the venue helps visitors stay present and manage daily stress. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh soccer teams strengthened bonds and honed skills during a spring break trip to Munich, where they trained, played friendlies against German clubs & visited landmarks including Neuschwanstein Castle while sharing daily blog updates for friends and family in Bethlehem. 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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Healthy Kids Running Series - Bethlehem PA (Race #3)
Course run — Expected 100-500 participants — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania — Fun and healthy activity for kids of all ages.
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Healthy Kids Running Series - Race #4
Kids running event — All day — Bethlehem Pennsylvania — Registration fee applicable — Encouraging a healthy lifestyle through fun running activities.
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