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Sunday, September 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was inducted into the Whitehall High School Hall of Fame on Jan. 17 at a Zephyr game—fans and family honored his record-setting career as he expressed gratitude for his hometown support. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ On Saturday, local organizer Gillian Wenhold and Lehigh County Commissioner Jon Irons led a community event in Bethlehem to address the rising housing affordability crisis in the Lehigh Valley. They stressed the need for social housing and zoning changes—measures aimed at preventing homelessness. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Dorney Park said they will keep improving rides while retiring older attractions that need maintenance—regional manager Ryan Eldredge noted that guest visits have met expectations despite weather challenges and promised that new projects will be shared as they develop. Lehigh Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh University Art Galleries will celebrate its 100th birthday with a free exhibition called Here and Now: 100 Years of LUAG, 100 Local Artists that runs through May 22 and features work by 100 local artists. The galleries will host a community birthday party on Sept 19 at Zoellner Arts Center—offering live music, art-making activities, and free food trucks. Lehigh Valley News
DRINK NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A PennEnvironment study found that Lehigh Valley schools could save over $30.5 million and cut carbon pollution equivalent to taking 300,000 cars off the road by switching to solar power — the investigation noted that large rooftops and parking areas lower installation costs, and Bethlehem leaders welcomed the report as a boost for energy savings. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ With fall approaching, local nurseries offer chrysanthemums that signal seasonal change while native goldenrods bloom in fields and invasive purple loosestrife grows in wetter areas—each helping local pollinators. These blooms contribute to the seasonal transition and attract important insects and butterflies in our community. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh football defeated Sacred Heart 28-10 in its home game on Sept 6—this win improved their season record to 2-0. The Brown and White
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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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