Bethlehem
Today
Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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+. The Brown and White
- ➤ A sinkhole disrupted traffic in Lehigh County today—road crews are working to secure the area and assess the damage. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ 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. 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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Richard Feynman
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