Bethlehem
Today
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State police said a 56 year old motorcyclist from Williams lost control when his Honda NX500 hit low hanging wires on Ott Drive in Lower Mount Bethel Township early Sunday+ he was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital Anderson campus in Bethlehem Township and pronounced dead at 7:37 p.m.+ Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dorney Park opens today with new rides and attractions and will welcome visitors looking for fresh experiences this season. WFMZ
- ➤ ArtsQuest is holding its annual 2-Day Spring Savings Sale online with discounts of up to $39 per ticket for shows at Musikfest, Musikfest Cafe, TacoFest, SangriaFest and Ginvitational; the sale began May 8 and ends at 11:59 p.m. tonight. Lehigh Valley News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Race car driver Marco Andretti got planning commission approval to build an 11-unit, 20-parking space project at his grandparents' former home at 817 and 821-823 W. Broad St.—a reduction from the earlier 30-unit proposal. The approved plan requires adding fire prevention measures—like new sprinkler systems and updated stormwater management—to restore and repair the buildings. WFMZ
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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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2025 Levitt Pavilion Concert Season
May 16-17 — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Enjoy free live music at the iconic Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces.
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The Doo Wop Project
7:30-9 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Check venue for ticket prices — Experience the evolution of Doo Wop from classic harmonies to contemporary hits.
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Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Vendor fees apply — Explore a vibrant plant festival with over 100 vendors, artisans, food, and entertainment in the heart of Bethlehem.
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Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay
8:45-9:45 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience Coldplay’s music performed by a string quartet in a stunning candlelit setting.
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The Wizard of Oz Ballet
May 24-25 — Zoellner Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an all-new family-friendly ballet adaptation of the beloved Oz story.
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Wing & Wheels at The Steel Pub
7-10 p.m. — The Steel Pub Sports Bar and Grille — Wings 5 for $3.75 — Enjoy live music by The Castaways Band while indulging in delicious wing specials.
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Easton Street Eats Food Truck Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Cottingham Stadium — Free entry — Indulge in various food trucks while enjoying a community-focused atmosphere.
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