Bethlehem
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At the Lehigh Valley Zoo, zookeepers worked hard on Monday to keep animals cool by giving them water, ice, and special treats like an otter cake to help them beat the heat. The zoo will close at 1 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. through Wednesday — a change made to keep the animals safe during high temperatures. WFMZ
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday before 2 a.m. in Bethlehem, state police said a dark-colored sedan hit a parked car near Adams Street and East 4th Street — the driver fled during a brief chase. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Celtic Cultural Alliance announced that the Haggis Bowl 2025 contest will feature 15 competitors racing to eat a pound of haggis at the Celtic Classic Highland Games—Festival in Bethlehem. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Families enjoyed live music, crafts, food, and free samples at the Mayfair Festival of the Arts held at Cedar Crest College from May 23rd to May 25th, while a drone show featuring 100 illuminated drones dazzled the crowd. The high-tech display from Star Flight Drone Shows in Slatington was designed to bring new excitement to the Lehigh Valley — impressing festival-goers. Bethlehem Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem received $1.45 million to convert an apartment building in South Bethlehem into an 11-unit non-congregate emergency family shelter at 232-234 West Packer Avenue—final design and engineering work will begin soon with rehabilitation expected to take about one year. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Hundreds of protesters gathered outside Bethlehem City Hall on June 12 to challenge ICE after officials handcuffed construction workers at the burned Five10 Flats worksite (local speakers reported 16 workers, including father Eduardo Ramirez, were taken in vans from Southside Bethlehem). Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 200 Good Shepherd Rehabilitation employees celebrated service and innovation at an awards event on Feb. 20 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, where Karen Long received the Raker Spirit Award and the Inpatient Pediatrics team earned the Pathfinder Innovation Team Award. Dan Nunnemaker earned the Pathfinder Innovation Individual Award for advancing patient care + more than 25 nursing team members and nearly 70 clinicians reached key professional milestones. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Experts forecast dangerously high temperatures across Pennsylvania this week as summer begins, and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania advises residents to drink a cup of water every hour, stay in air-conditioned centers, and check on neighbors — especially older adults and outdoor workers—to prevent heat illness. Bethlehem Press
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¡Sabor! Latin Festival
7-11 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free admission — Celebrate Latin heritage with vibrant music, delicious food, and family-friendly fun.
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Zeppelin Reimagined
8-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — $30-$40 — Experience a groundbreaking tribute to Led Zeppelin with innovative arrangements and a visual spectacle.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-Bethlehem Airport — Cost varies — Create your own vibrant mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish treats.
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Allentown Band Concert
8:30-10:00 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with the Allentown Band's patriotic music and solo performances.
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The Wallflowers Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for price — Enjoy a dynamic night of rock and pop music with The Wallflowers.
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Terry Fator Live
8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for price — Enjoy a night of comedy and entertainment with the talented Terry Fator.
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200th Anniversary Car, Truck, and Bike Show
1-5 p.m. — Hanoverville Road House — $20 Pre-Registration — Celebrate automotive history with trophies, dash plaques, and door prizes.
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Sam Bush Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Tickets available — Experience the musical journey of acclaimed bluegrass legend Sam Bush live in Bethlehem.
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200th Anniversary Celebration
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Hanoverville Road House — Ticket purchase grants raffle entry — Celebrate with a BBQ buffet, live music, and a fireworks finale.
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Judy Collins Live
7:30-9 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless melodies of Judy Collins, a true icon of folk music.
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McKinney Media Presents: 4th Anniversary Photo Gala
Join McKinney Media on August 9 for a powerful celebration of creativity, innovation, and community at our 4th Anniversary Photo Gala in Bethlehem, PA. From multimedia showcases and live entertainment to gourmet cuisine and on-the-spot photography, this immersive experience honors the stories that shaped us—and the future we’re building together.
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