Bethlehem
Today
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Upper Macungie Township celebrated Wednesday night's unanimous rejection of a 2.6-million-sqft data center proposal for the former Air Products site and said they will challenge any future appeals to protect their quality of life (with concerns about environmental and neighborhood impacts). WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Titan America has purchased Keystone Cement Holding and Keystone Cement Company LLC in a $310 million deal announced earlier this year + the deal includes the historic cement plant at 6507 Nor Bath Blvd in East Allen Township and brings over 125 Keystone workers into the Titan America family. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Community leaders and state officials gathered in Easton on Thursday to celebrate a $1 million state investment for Lehigh Valley events marking America’s 250th anniversary + a new grant program now lets local groups apply for up to $5,000 in funding for anniversary activities. WFMZ
- ➤ Public safety agencies from across the state attended PA's first-ever drone conference in South Whitehall Township on Thursday. The training covered drone laws, operating techniques, and flight drills, with additional sessions scheduled quarterly to ready responders for upcoming events (FIFA and America 250). WFMZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Buyers in the Lehigh Valley are flocking to move-in-ready homes — a trend driven by limited existing listings — as local Realtors report that pending sales jumped 18.5% and median prices climbed to $360k, marking strong demand for new construction. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Soren Kierkegaard
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