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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
BEAUTY NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 18-year-old Ashton Jordan Thomas from Stewartsville was charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment after he shot a man and a woman inside Sizzling Bites Halal Grill near MusikFest grounds just after midnight on Friday—police say he fled the scene. WFMZ
- ➤ Pennsylvania State Police from Troop M in Bethlehem arrested 12 drivers for DUI in Northampton County during a five-hour patrol from 10 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday—officers also made additional arrests and issued citations. Lehigh Valley Live
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Experts say the rollback of solar tax credits will slow new energy projects and add about $130 to home bills by 2030—developers face tougher financing costs—and industry uncertainty may delay future construction. WFMZ
- ➤ LVEDC returned to Musikfest on August 1 and 2 when it set up a booth at SteelStacks—featuring a selfie station, a map for guests to mark favorite local spots, and branded giveaways that celebrated the Lehigh Valley's quality of life. The initiative is part of a broader effort to boost the region's economic growth and attract talent. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Bethlehem Area School District board approved high school and middle school improvement plans that cover academic strengths and challenges at schools like Freedom and Liberty—these plans also came with a new cell phone and device policy. The board reviewed options for a Series C debt note and chose a fixed-rate bond that saves about $335,000, with Raymond James set to underwrite the bond. WFMZ
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2025 PHCA Convention and Expo
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Wind Creek Bethlehem — Registration required — Network with over 400 long-term care leaders and gain valuable insights at this comprehensive industry expo.
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Dorothy in Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Check for ticket prices — Experience the hard rocking neo blues quintet Dorothy with their powerhouse vocals and anthemic melodies.
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