Tuesday, July 29th, 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 Tuesday, the 29th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A family in Moore Township was displaced when a fire tore through their Northampton County home — the Red Cross is providing aid. 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.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musikfest's paid Steel Stage will host six top concerts, featuring sold-out shows by Megan Moroney at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31 and Riley Green at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 — with Darius Rucker, Black Crowes, Avett Brothers and The Black Keys performing on Aug. 3, Aug. 4, Aug. 7 and Aug. 10 respectively. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh University generated $1.4 billion for the local economy last year from its South Bethlehem campus, a report by an Idaho-based firm shows + the report is its first economic impact report in more than a decade. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ More people work in manufacturing than in transportation in the Lehigh Valley, and workers earn an average of $83,583. Last year, the area added over 37,000 manufacturing jobs and reached over $9 billion in manufacturing output—bringing in new factories and showing strong growth. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ Musikfest will open on July 31 and feature more than 500 concerts that show how live shows boost the Lehigh Valley’s $56 billion economy. Local groups and new projects such as the ArtsQuest Creative Factory—powered by PPL—are working to create jobs and draw new talent to the area. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forks Township resident Karolina Fedoryszak won permission to keep her rooster and nine hens after she presented her case at a meeting on July 17th, and township supervisors plan to update the rules to allow residents to raise chickens on properties smaller than five acres. Fedoryszak had raised her chickens with verbal permission since 2019 — her neighbors support her keeping them as pets. Lehigh Valley Live
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
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
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
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