Bethlehem
Today
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Kennel Club hosted its 'All Breed B-Match' dog show at Macungie Memorial Park on Saturday and continues today from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event features breed displays and microchip screenings (practice for national competitions). WFMZ
- ➤ On Saturday, police spotted a bear on Bethlehem’s west side near 8th Avenue and Prospect Street and advised residents to keep children and pets inside while the Pennsylvania Game Commission prepares to remove the animal safely. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pop singer Enslow debuted Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks’ new sound system on Friday, May 15, replacing a 25-year-old system to deliver consistent audio across the lawn and Town Square (a community hub). Next Gen Live with high school rock bands will perform at 2 p.m. today. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Easton Area High School seniors celebrated their prom on Saturday at SteelStacks (Bethlehem) as local photographers captured moments from the event. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced Martins Creek Belvidere Highway (between South Delaware Drive and Mt. Pleasant Road) in Lower Mount Bethel Township will close May 18-19 for maintenance; other roads will have lane restrictions and pothole patching through May 22 with detours via Route 611 and Mt. Pleasant Road. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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Moveable Feast 2 - Bright Communications Author Event
4-6 p.m. — McCall Collective Brewing & Restaurant — Ticket includes meal — Engage with local authors and enjoy storytelling over a delightful feast.
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