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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musikfest celebrated its 42nd year in 2025 as local vendors like Theo’s Gyros, Pat’s Pizza and Bistro, and Slide On By served fresh food while volunteers ran key parts of the festival. Donny Petridis and others praised the lively event—showing our local tradition remains strong. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Reviewers released rankings of Musikfest's 11 main Steel Stage shows after the festival ended, noting that sellout country acts like Megan Moroney and energetic rock bands such as The Black Keys impressed local audiences. The rankings compare performances held from July 31 to August 10 + provide clear insight about which headliners stood out. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Job seekers in the Lehigh Valley will connect with employers at the PA CareerLink Lehigh Valley Back to Work Job Fair on August 27 at 555 Union Blvd in Allentown — the event starts with a veteran-only session from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and opens to the public until 1 p.m. Lehigh Valley Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Moravian University announced Monday it completed its acquisition of Lancaster Theological Seminary and combined it with Moravian Theological Seminary to create a new School of Theology that began offering joint curricula in the 2024-25 academic year - the merger received final approval from the U.S. Department of Education and preserves each seminary's unique traditions. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 23, city officials and partners announced that the fully funded South Bethlehem Greenway will move into design with construction set for 2026—its plan includes a 12 foot ADA compliant trail with native landscaping, benches and signs. The city also secured funds to convert Linden Street to two-way traffic and to redesign Broad Street, which will improve safety and connectivity for residents. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services switched to MCG care guidelines on July 18 to review medical necessity for Medical Assistance services—this change covers advanced imaging, durable medical equipment over $600, and other procedures while replacing previous InterQual criteria. WFMZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem resident Laura Yeates, known as the Flathead Queen, spends more than 100 days a year fishing for large flathead catfish on the Delaware River from March to early fall. Her regular trips highlight her skill and determination in chasing these hard-fighting fish. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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