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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, Bethlehem Historic District Association held a sold-out Holiday House Tour that drew over 1,000 visitors and 200 volunteers while donating $25,000 to Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and $10,000 to Bethlehem Area Public Library. The group plans to launch an interactive map this fall — update its plaque program and host a neighborhood yard sale on Sept. 20 to preserve local history. WLVR
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Hanover Township learned that Hanover Elementary School principal Erin Hines faces DUI charges after she crashed into three parked cars at Valley Farm Market in late March — her blood alcohol level was .326% — and the district placed her on leave. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Comic Con at the Agri-Plex brought fans of all ages together to celebrate comics, costumes, and charity work. Many enjoyed searching for rare comic pieces and sharing costume tips while organizers announced an extra day for next year’s event. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Senior Jill Norbert-Bushinsky from Lehigh University left Division I lacrosse after transferring from Temple to join the Steel Battalion ROTC program and now trains as a cadet while helping the rowing teams. She won the women's cadet division at the Fallen Comrades Half Marathon on March 9th at West Point and finished first in the Norwegian Foot March on March 22nd—earning her appointment as the battalion’s operations officer. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Between the 2016 and November 2024 elections, provisional ballots in Pennsylvania were rejected for envelope errors—rising from 0.95% to nearly 5% of ballots—prompting officials to improve poll worker training and simplify envelope design to prevent voter disenfranchisement. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Amputee Support Group held its annual Amputee Awareness Day on Saturday to mark limb loss awareness month. Robert Rodriguez—who overcame childhood challenges after his foot was amputated—shared his journey in adaptive sports, including representing Team USA in amputee soccer. WFMZ
- ➤ A 12-year-old boy from Nazareth was diagnosed with PANDAS (a condition linked to strep infections) after he showed sudden mental and behavioral changes starting in fourth grade, and his family pursued extensive testing to get answers. His treatment using antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medications, and holistic methods has helped improve his symptoms and return him to normal activities. WLVR
- ➤ At a telethon fundraiser held Saturday, the American Cancer Society featured special guests who showcased the promise of the new Car-T cell therapy procedure. Joe Killino—the first Lehigh Valley patient to receive the treatment at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute—said he was relieved to get care close to home instead of traveling to Philly. WFMZ
- ➤ Robert Rodriguez led the Lehigh Valley Amputee Support Group’s annual Amputee Awareness Day on Saturday, sharing his journey from childhood amputation to playing adaptive sports and representing Team USA in amputee soccer — demonstrating his message of self-acceptance. The event raised awareness about the roughly 185,000 amputations that occur each year in the U.S. WFMZ
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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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Live Jazz with Joe Mixon
8-11 p.m. — Riegelsville Inn — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of smooth jazz, blues, and fusion music performed by guitarist and vocalist Joe Mixon.
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Downtown Bethlehem Fine Art and Craft Show
May 10-11 — Downtown Bethlehem Association — Free entry — Celebrate local artistry with awards, receptions, and exceptional crafts.
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Mother's Day Brunch
10 AM – 1 PM — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Celebrate Mother's Day with delicious food and live music by Joe Lazorik.
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Celtic Herbology Workshop
6:00-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Workshop fee applies — Explore the uses of Celtic herbs and create your own healing products.
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