Bethlehem
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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem’s Gemeral Store, owned by brothers Ted and Adam Chiaparas, suffered roof, smoke and water damage from a fire that hit one week after opening+ no one was injured. Local community members have rallied to help with the clean up and the owners plan a fire sale this weekend to rebuild the shop. WFMZ
- ➤ On Thursday, the Bethlehem Planning Commission reviewed a sketch plan for a three-story building at 241 Eighth Ave that would replace an existing structure with six multi-family units and a parking lot; neighbors voiced concerns the project would remove the narrow alley where local children play—an area valued for safe recreation that is different from many two-and-a-half-story homes in the neighborhood. WFMZ
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ ShopRite of Bethlehem on Freemansburg Ave rolled out Caper Carts—powered by NVIDIA edge AI computing—that let customers sync their Price Plus Club card and skip checkout lines. The smart carts were demonstrated on Monday, July 7th at the store in Bethlehem Township. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country-rock band Pure Prairie League, known for their No. 1 hit 'Let Me Love You Tonight,' will perform—at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4—at Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem. Tickets cost $38-$45 and go on sale today at 10 a.m. at the SteelStacks website or box office. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ PA Shakespeare Festival is performing Hamlet from July 9 to Aug. 3 and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead from July 17 to Aug. 2 at the Main Stage Theatre in Center Valley. The same cast performs in both productions—hosting post-show talks on July 31 for Hamlet and July 24 for the comedy—to offer audiences fresh insights into classic plays. Bethlehem Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State legislators and transit advocates held a rally at Payrow Plaza in Bethlehem on Thursday to urge lawmakers to fully fund public transit, warning that without more resources LANTA will cut service by 20% and raise fares in 2026. Local leaders stressed that strengthened transit benefits workers, seniors & students across the region. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Liberty won its second summer game as the Hurricanes beat Bangor 51—38; Jarrell Teague scored 16 points to help secure the win. The Lehigh Valley Summer Basketball League now has three games left before the season finishes. Bethlehem Press
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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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Wilson Phillips Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Check website for price — Enjoy the iconic sounds of Wilson Phillips in a fun and accessible venue.
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Christmas in July Celebration
12 PM – 5 PM — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Free entry — Celebrate halfway to Christmas with festive activities and shopping deals.
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Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-Bethlehem Airport — Cost varies — Create a stunning Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying delicious Turkish treats.
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Nelly Performance at Musikfest 2025
12-9 p.m. — SteelStacks — Free entry — Nelly returns to Bethlehem to blend covers and originals in a solo performance at Musikfest.
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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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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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