Bethlehem
Today
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Northampton County Sheriff’s Department warned community members today about a scam that tricks people by phone, text or flyers — instructing them to post a cash bond at local kiosks to avoid jail. Residents are urged to contact local police and report any suspicious communications. Bethlehem Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem celebrated 60 years of preservation after Historic Bethlehem Inc signed a 99-year lease on July 1 to save old 18th and 19th century buildings along Monocacy Creek in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. Restoration on a stone wall is underway in preparation for a new $1.5-million Overlook on History — a glass-and-steel space that will join the Grist Miller’s House to Luckenbach Mill. Bethlehem Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen trade publications reported that several Lehigh Valley manufacturers expanded in August and early September. The report highlighted investments such as Bosch Rexroth's $20 million logistics center — a boost for the region's manufacturing economy — and Kervan USA’s candy factory. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last Thursday, students and faculty gathered on Mountaintop Campus at Lehigh for the grand opening of Wandering Bee, a mobile art installation led by Professor Christina Chi Zhang under the Future Maker Grant. The structure was built in a five-week project by students and will move to other campus locations after its initial two weeks—inviting more campus discussion. The Brown and White
- ➤ Scranton-based Lackawanna College announced that its new Bethlehem Center—located at 3184 Airport Road in the former Triangle Tech facility—is now enrolling for associate degrees in carpentry and construction technology, electrical technology, and welding and fabrication technology. Pending federal approval, classes will begin in spring 2026 with additional programs like HVAC planned. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Audrey Jimenez, a sophomore wrestler who won silver at the U20 World Championships in Bulgaria in August, will make her Senior World Championship debut in Zagreb this Saturday—she is also set to compete in the U23 World Championships in October. The Brown and White
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If everyone is thinking the same thing, then no one is thinking.
~ Ryan Holiday
About Bethlehem Today
Welcome to the Bethlehem Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Bethlehem Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bethlehem.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bethlehem and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bethlehem Today
A free Bethlehem community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://bethlehemtoday.com/sitemap