Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
💼 Business
El Jefe's, a popular restaurant in South Bethlehem, reopened today after a massive roof blaze forced its closure—local customers can now enjoy meals indoors.
🌲 Environment
Autumn hawk counts for 2025 are underway at Bake Oven Knob and Hawk Mountain Sanctuary where local bird watchers record thousands of raptors moving through the area from Aug.
15 to Nov. 28. Lehigh Gap Nature Center invites community members to join a free virtual volunteer class on Sept. 10 and in-person hawk watching on Sept. 13 — with Migration Fest planned on Sept. 20.
🏈 Sports
Lehigh defeated Richmond 21-14 in the Patriot League season opener today, marking the Mountain Hawks’ first regular season win over the Spiders.
They will face Sacred Heart on Sept. 6 at Goodman Stadium.
Tripleheader weekend at Pocono Raceway is set for June 12—14, 2026, with the NASCAR Cup Series race scheduled on June 14 after ARCA Menards Series on June 12 and NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on June 13.
Tickets cost $65 and children 12 and under attend free with a ticketed adult—this popular event has sold out for three straight years.
Eagles great Saquon Barkley will be inducted into Whitehall's Hall of Fame on Friday at his old high school—honoring his strong local ties.
🎉 Bethlehem Events
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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.
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.
Celtic Classic Festival
12:30 PM – 1:30 AM — 305 Conestoga St, Bethlehem, PA — Free to attend — Experience a vibrant celebration of Celtic culture with music, competitions, and activities for all ages.
Bethlehem Oktoberfest 2025
4-11 p.m. — New Street Pub — Ticket required — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a bar crawl featuring beer, food, and live music at multiple venues.
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