Good morning, Bethlehem.

Easton Fire Department firefighter Tyler Weidner died Thursday, Sept.

4 at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township. The cause of death was pending further tests while the community grieved his loss.

A hot air balloon festival will take place this weekend in Slatington—inviting local visitors to enjoy vibrant airborne displays across the region.

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons will take flight this weekend at Slatington airport for the 6th annual Lehigh Valley spooktacular festival—offering an evening laser light show and fireworks on Friday and Saturday, plus a family day on Sunday with rides and a petting zoo.

Revised figures from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics showed a net loss of 13,000 jobs in June and an addition of 22,000 jobs in August while the unemployment rate reached 4.3%—the highest since COVID times.

OKATSHE restaurant in Allentown started hiring culinary talent as local economists warned that the data might signal an economic slowdown in Lehigh Valley.

Northampton County is hosting its free annual hazardous waste drop-off event on Saturday, October 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northampton Community College (3835 Green Pond Road) in Bethlehem Township.

County residents must sign up online for 15-minute appointments (no-contact drop-off) and bring accepted items like paint cans and car batteries.

Route 22 in Bethlehem Township will close overnight from 9 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday for the removal of the Farmersville Road bridge.

Traffic will detour via Route 191, Newburg Road, Country Club Road, Hecktown Road, and Route 33 as the project began in October 2024 and will finish in October 2026—affecting local travel.

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.

Dan Tepfer – Inventions/Reinventions Dinner Concert & Fundraiser

Evening — Time TBD — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Ticketed event — Experience a journey through Bach’s works infused with modern improvisation by pianist Dan Tepfer.

aGirl & aGuy Band Performance at Oktoberfest

3-4 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Entry info unavailable — Enjoy lively music under the beer tent at Oktoberfest.