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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Musikfest 2025 attracted 1,449,000 attendees over an 11-day festival with pleasant weather drawing large crowds to enjoy music, food, and community. Bethlehem Police kept the event safe with high-visibility patrols that resulted in 17 arrests — fewer than last year's 28— and worked with local, state, and federal partners to support visitors. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Bethlehem groups are seeking volunteers to help with various roles at upcoming community events, including ushering for the Bach Choir of Bethlehem's season concerts and support jobs like translation, data entry, and gardening (with opportunities also available through the Allentown Area Food Bank, Camel’s Hump Farm, K-9 Kop Project, Lehigh Valley Zoo, PBS 39, and ShareCare Faith in Action). Interested residents can sign up for these monthly and weekend opportunities to get involved in local events and services. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ The Seed Farm at 5854 Vera Cruz Road in Emmaus is a nonprofit Agricultural Business Incubator and park that helps new farmers by leasing plots, providing equipment and training and hosting workshops while volunteers harvest produce for local food pantries—supporting fresh food access and community growth. Bethlehem Press
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On August 13, Historic Hotel Bethlehem earned the #1 rating in USA Today's 10 Best historic hotel/resort contest for the fifth year in a row. Hotel management celebrated the win at the 1741 on the Terrace & the achievement shows the hotel's strong heritage and local impact. Bethlehem Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A New Jersey man accused of firing inside Sizzling Bites Halal Grill in Bethlehem turned himself in after a multi-day search, police said, and he now faces charges including attempted homicide & aggravated assault following a shooting that injured two people. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem City Council postponed its vote on the 102-page SALDO ordinance on Tuesday to give members more time for review—council members will take a second look at the ordinance on Sept 2, focusing on updates related to climate and development issues. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh's Luke Stanich won the U20 65-kilo world freestyle wrestling championship — he defeated Japan's Reiji Uchida by a score of 4 to 3 on Tuesday in Samokov, Bulgaria. 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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Steel Nation Shaves for the Brave
4-8 p.m. — Steel Club — Admission required — Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and fundraising to support childhood cancer research.
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