Good morning, Bethlehem.

Copperhead Grille is hosting its annual golf outing on Monday, Sept.

28 at Wedgewood Golf Course in Coopersburg; players compete in a 4-person scramble + fundraiser to aid lymphoma research at Penn Medicine, honoring Mike Dontas Jr. Registration starts at 7 a.m. + tee off is at 8 a.m.

Moravian Book Shop reopened yesterday under Moravian University control on Main Street, reviving its nearly 300-year legacy; the bookstore now offers events, local artists + World Heritage merchandise for today’s community.

Lehigh introduced the Lehigh Pass, a mobile ID system for Fall 2026 that lets students, faculty, and staff store campus IDs+Clutch Cash+meal swipes+building access in a digital wallet.

The system offers a convenient alternative to physical cards and may reduce lost ID replacements.

Data from the PISA test showed that 15-year-olds in Bethlehem and 38 OECD countries got lower math, reading, and science scores than three years ago.

Local tutor Peter Schmidt urged a return to basic classroom work to help students improve.

Northampton County inspectors identified multiple food safety issues at local restaurants inspected from Aug.

25 to Sept. 1, including insect activity and insufficient cleaning of non-food contact surfaces at sites such as Jimmy’s Hot Dogs and Mattie’s Strudel Haus. Some violations were corrected onsite, but repeated issues remain.

LVHN Medevac marked 45 years of saving lives since 1981 by providing around-the-clock air and ground patient transport to over 105,000 individuals in northeastern Pennsylvania and southeastern New York.

The service today operates four helicopters (and one ambulance) to handle critical emergencies.

Real Estate Expert Wade Budinetz explained essential tips for buying older homes yesterday (Sept.

9) in a HelloNation feature, noting inspection needs and the enduring charm of properties in Bethlehem and Easton.

Local sports bars in Bethlehem hosted fans for the NFL season kickoff Wednesday as a rare Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots filled the air.

Many locals enjoyed football’s return and gathered to cheer on their teams.