Monday, April 7th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Upward Youth League at First Baptist Church in Bethlehem is raising funds to replace its 20-year-old gym floor that has long posed safety concerns for young ballers—serving children from kindergarten through eighth grade. Lehigh Valley Live
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Township Fire Department said a mulch pile fire discovered on March 22 in the 300 block of Cherryville Road continues to burn and that officials dug a line around the area—an effort to contain the smoldering material. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Record spending and attack ads in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race have marked judicial contests as high-stakes battles that some states now plan to reform by shifting from appointments to elections. Pennsylvania is bracing for a heated state Supreme Court race this fall as political groups gear up for a contest that may mirror Wisconsin’s costly showdowns—campaign dollars and ads could play a big role in the outcome. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Morgan’s Message — a national program to help student athletes with mental health — was introduced at Lehigh by student ambassadors Sophia Lally and Rylie Moschella to give athletes new support and lessen stigma. The club was formed after high school groups showed the need for care, and it now offers important resources for finding help. The Brown and White
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Dancing with the Stars Live!
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s favorite dance competition in a thrilling live performance.
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AAUW Bethlehem Book Fair
2-6 p.m. — Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink — Free entry — Discover thousands of books at the annual AAUW Book Fair benefiting local education initiatives.
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Melissa Etheridge Live Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for pricing — Experience the soulful sounds of Melissa Etheridge in a vibrant live performance.
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Historic Downtown Campus Preview Day
10 AM — Moravian Academy — Free entry — Discover the unique offerings of Moravian Academy campuses with an immersive experience for prospective families.
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Lehigh University Jazz Orchestra Concert
3-6 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Enjoy a spring concert featuring contemporary jazz works performed by Lehigh University students and faculty under the direction of Bill Warfield.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Naval Ravikant
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