Bethlehem
Today
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A car show at Mountain View Drive-In in Bushkill Township drew many local car enthusiasts today. The event featured classics and custom rides including a homemade car built from tubing and steel (manager Julia Higgins and Lehigh Valley Dads Group organizer Dave Padula said it brought the community together). WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ International students at Lehigh are celebrating graduation with virtual support and campus events as their families face travel and visa challenges (using home flag pins and personal letters to share milestones), which highlights the community’s care during this major transition. The Brown and White
- ➤ The final Faculty Senate meeting took place *Friday* at the University Center Boardroom as faculty discussed Lehigh’s budget, working group proposals, and campus climate concerns after memorial resolutions honored long-time professors. Proposals to clarify academic programs and improve teaching evaluations were also presented. The Brown and White
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Liz Matthews turned personal loss and her father's early death from frontotemporal dementia into a commitment to research and advocacy. She has raised about $7,000 for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration and is studying abroad to compare how dementia affects families + using her own experience to guide future work. The Brown and White
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LKV May Open House
1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — Family-friendly fun — Explore a vast model railroad display of the Lehigh Valley from the late 50s to early 70s.
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Paint Pour Experience
6:30-8 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Check website for pricing — Discover the art of paint pouring with guidance from experienced artists.
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Night Ranger Concert
8:00-9:30 PM — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $63 — Rock out to classic hits from Night Ranger in Bethlehem's lively venue.
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Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams Concert
7-10 p.m. — Moravian University Foy Concert Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting evening of live music with notable performers.
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Kansas Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticketed event — Experience the legendary band Kansas live in Bethlehem.
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Bethlehem Vintage Market at the Rose Garden
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Bethlehem Rose Garden — Free entry — Discover vintage treasures with your furry friend at this vibrant market event.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
All progress depends on the unreasonable person.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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