Bethlehem
Today
Sunday, May 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Letter carriers collected non-perishable food donations on Saturday in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank, which will help serve 11 counties. Local drop-off sites included Blessed Sacrament Church, Saint Vincent Hospital, and several other neighborhood locations. WFMZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local nature observation report detailed that edible maple seeds from a silver maple and lavender-purple paulownia tree—whose blooms attract early bees—were noted in the area. The report also mentioned early monarch butterflies, budding dame's rocket, and rose-breasted grosbeaks that share nest-building duties. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT crews will work on Route 22 in Bethlehem Township with overnight lane restrictions starting 11:45 p.m. May 10 (westbound) and eastbound changes from 11:45 p.m. May 11 to 8 a.m. May 12, while Martins Creek-Belvidere Highway in Lower Mount Bethel Township will be closed May 11 through May 15 with a detour in effect. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ House Bill 2440 proposes to allow deer baiting on private property statewide (with exceptions for issues like disease control) after a 17-9 vote in the Game & Fisheries Committee. Lawmakers will consider the measure in the 2025–26 session as the baiting rules extend beyond the current five-county area. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Southern Lehigh’s girls track team won the Colonial League title after weather delayed the pole vault to Thursday. Mia Stanten’s 9-foot vault earned 10 points, helping the Spartans secure a win (140-127) over Notre Dame-Green Pond. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ First-year men's tennis player Kosei Ogata, who came from Tokyo and California, now plays for Lehigh. He posted 7-5 in singles and 9-6 in doubles while supporting his team in Patriot League play (season shaped by family coaching and karate discipline). 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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The Temptations & The Four Tops Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the timeless sounds of The Temptations and The Four Tops in Bethlehem.
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