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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
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BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ El Jefe's Taqueria opened today at 8:00 a.m. in Bethlehem after months of renovations to fix fire damage from May that affected the 510 Flats building and displaced 135 residents; developers say other businesses will reopen in 4-5 weeks. WFMZ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities arrested 22 people in a multi-state drug probe that included Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi, who was taken into custody Thursday at Bethlehem City Hall for marijuana possession with intent to deliver—officials say further charges are pending. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole-Borghi was arrested on Thursday at his office in Bethlehem City Hall for marijuana possession with intent to deliver—authorities have not yet released further details. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pines Dinner Theatre is hosting the Lehigh Valley premiere of the murder-mystery musical Lucky Stiff by Tony Award-winning creators Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, which runs from today until Oct. 25 at 315 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown. The offbeat musical features a plot with mistaken identities — $6 million in diamonds and a corpse in a wheelchair — and offers several dining performance times. Bethlehem Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northampton County has scheduled a rain-or-shine Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event for county residents at Northampton Community College at 3835 Green Pond Road in Bethlehem on Saturday, Oct 4. Online registration opens at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Sept 4 and residents must register early because appointments are set every 15 minutes, with participants required to bring their confirmation email and proof of residency. WLVR
- ➤ An Asian pest called crepe myrtle bark scale has been found in southeastern Pennsylvania and threatens to stunt and disfigure crepe myrtle trees. The bug was first seen in Texas and is now spreading to 18 states; sprays work best after eggs hatch from late May to early June. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Palmer Township supervisors approved an ordinance that limits data centers to seven stories in the north industrial district — Forks Township will review a similar ordinance on Sept. 4 that limits data centers to six stories. Both townships require power lines to be underground and set rules on noise, light, parking and landscaping as data centers grow to support artificial intelligence. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Liberty High School football came from behind to win 38 to 14 against Central Catholic at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium on Aug 28 by scoring 31 unanswered points. The Hurricanes earned their second win against Central Catholic and will prepare for back-to-back road games. 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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