Monday, May 19th, 2025

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Bethlehem Today.
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On May 17, an SUV driven in reverse crashed through Boscov’s entrance at Palmer Park Mall at 4 p.m. and struck a 64-year-old (pedestrian) while the vehicle was driven by an 88-year-old (driver). Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ An 88-year-old woman was injured when her car crashed into a store at Palmer Park Mall and authorities are investigating the accident. WFMZ
BEAUTY NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This dry shampoo powder delivers fresh hair in seconds. It boasts an easy-to-use brush applicator + a paraben-free formula that instantly adds volume and texture. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Bethlehem Today.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh seniors in the College and Arts and Sciences are preparing to graduate and choosing different paths amid a tough job market. About half plan to enter the workforce directly while others are taking a gap year or moving on to further studies — professors say their broad skills will help them succeed. The Brown and White
- ➤ Lehigh University changed its admissions rules after a forged application in spring led to four Ghanaian students being arrested on Sept. 9; two remain in jail pending trial on June 3 while many on campus demand clearer review practices for international applications. The school said it is boosting document checks to stop fraud, and some worry that canceling visas before criminal cases end—raising questions about fairness. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On May 13th, a bill from the House Game & Fisheries Committee passed unanimously that would allow active-duty military and disabled veterans from other states to use their own hunting and fishing licenses in Pennsylvania. The measure now goes to the full House for consideration & may lead the Attorney General's Office to negotiate reciprocal agreements with states that have similar laws. Lehigh Valley Live
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Blue Zones Kick-Off Well-being Trail Event
1-4 p.m. — Sun Inn Courtyard — Free entry — Celebrate community health and well-being at this engaging outdoor event.
-
Father's Day Pop Up
12-5 p.m. — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Vendor space starts at $45 — Shop unique items from local small businesses to celebrate dads.
-
Cars & Coffee
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — SteelStacks — Free entry — Experience the warmth of community and admire a stunning showcase of cars over coffee and breakfast.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

Instant Refresh with Volume – No Wash Needed
Get fresh, clean-looking hair in seconds with this innovative dry shampoo powder. Perfect for busy mornings or post-workout touch-ups, it instantly revives your style without the need for water or rinsing.
The built-in brush applicator makes it easy to target roots and distribute the powder evenly, leaving no mess or residue behind. Designed for convenience, it's ideal for travel, your gym bag, or a quick refresh between meetings.
Formulated without parabens, the dry shampoo not only absorbs oil but also adds volume and texture to limp, lifeless hair. Enjoy fuller-looking locks and a boost of confidence — anytime, anywhere.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Bethlehem Today.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Bethlehem Today
Welcome to the Bethlehem Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Bethlehem Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bethlehem.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bethlehem and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bethlehem Today
A free Bethlehem community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://bethlehemtoday.com/sitemap