Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bosch Rexroth broke ground today on a new 50,000-square-foot warehouse at its Bethlehem campus that will use an automated racking system — the facility will be completed by September next year to support the company's local operations.

State police are searching for Jarel Jaezon Tyree, a 20-year-old from Easton accused of stabbing a woman in the abdomen while she was in his SUV during an altercation in Williams Township between midnight and 1 a.m. on Aug.

14; he faces two counts of felony aggravated assault.

The Northampton County District Attorney's Office said an 18-year-old New Jersey man opened fire inside Sizzling Bites Halal Grill in Bethlehem just after midnight on August 8th—charging him with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and reckless endangerment as two people were injured in the chaotic shooting.

A 134-year-old time capsule was discovered in the cornerstone of Main Street Commons when Lou Pektor and his daughter Lisa led a search that revealed pristine newspapers, pictures and ads from 1891—details that will be featured in a future display with Historical Bethlehem Museum and Sites.

Commonwealth University awarded more than 1,550 degrees after the spring semester—including several Bethlehem residents—while Kutztown University conferred nearly 1,200 degrees for students who completed their programs; Bethlehem graduates earned honors like magna cum laude and summa cum laude as confirmed in the official listings.

Most public school districts in the Lehigh Valley will begin the 2025-26 school year Monday, Aug.

25—Bethlehem Area School District included—while several Warren County districts will start later, with some opening as late as Sept. 2.

On Tuesday, Aug. 19th, bus drivers participated in a training session at Salisbury Township Police Department where Sgt. Bryan Losagio taught the 1-10 rule that requires the yellow warning lights to stay on one second for every 10 mph after stopping—this pause gives motorists extra time to react before the stop arm is extended. Losagio said video reviews will help ensure fair and consistent stop-arm enforcement as the new school year begins.

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.

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.

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.