Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire at Sayre Park Village B South Main Entrance on Saturday, Aug.

23 caused by a mechanical issue from heat exposure that set off a nearby car, and the vehicle owners retrieved their belongings safely+.

A sinkhole disrupted traffic in Lehigh County today—road crews are working to secure the area and assess the damage.

Bethlehem Catholic football—led by new coach Joe Bernard—won its season-opening game by 28-10 over East Pennsboro on August 23 at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium.

The team overcame early setbacks and a cramping issue at quarterback while both starter Cayden Vassa and backup Axel Burkart contributed to the win.

The Freedom football team took an early 7 to 0 lead when junior Lashawn Johnson ran 40 yards for a touchdown—setting the stage for a game in which Downingtown West forced five turnovers and scored 27 points in the fourth quarter to win 47 to 7 at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium on Saturday. The Patriots will travel to Parkland next week, then Allentown Central Catholic, before hosting Nazareth on Sept. 12.

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.

LKV September Open House

1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8, children 12 and under free — Explore an expansive 5,000 sq ft display of model railroads depicting local history from the late 50s to early 70s.