Good morning, Bethlehem.

Yesterday, Lehigh community gathered at the Clayton UC Lawn to mark the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. with cadets leading the flag-raising and attendees placing miniature American flags (honoring the 2,977 lives lost).

This republished story marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept.

11 attacks by honoring dozens of victims tied to the Lehigh Valley (including community members from Bethlehem Township and surrounding areas). It details lives lost in fields such as securities trading and public service.

Yesterday, Greenawalds Fire Co held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at its South Whitehall Township station.

The event featured music, speeches, and a permanent memorial with a piece of World Trade Center steel — a symbolic tribute where community members placed roses to honor those lost.

On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, over 2,000 students from two local high schools and first responders joined The Climb at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium to honor those lost on Sept.

11; they climbed 2,200 stairs + walked three miles to remember their heroes.

LVEDC’s 2025 Annual Report, published Friday, won a Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council for the ninth consecutive year.

It highlights major investments like Eli Lilly’s $3.5 billion project that will add jobs + drive regional economic growth.

Freedom’s Luke Twiggar scored the only goal in an early-season rivalry game that gave his team a 1-0 win over Liberty today at Freedom, following a 4-0 home opener last week.

Lehigh women's basketball traveled to Greece this summer for an eight-day trip that let teammates explore Greek culture and play against local teams, winning both games — the experience strengthened team bonds and provided valuable practice for the new season.

The Lehigh men’s lacrosse team climbed 2,071 steps early Saturday at Goodman Stadium to honor first responders lost on Sept.

11 as part of a fundraiser for the Michael J Cawley Memorial Fund. They have raised about $5,500 so far.

Bethlehem Catholic hosted tennis matches on Sept.

4 where Bethlehem Catholic and Freedom players competed in three-set contests. Freedom won key matches — including doubles wins by Cassidy Huston and Stella Bauer and singles wins from Aurora Clark and Katie Ryer.

After a loss at Phillipsburg, the Parkland Trojans bounced back with a 41-21 win over Freedom on Friday, Sept.

11, reclaiming the top spot in local polls (1-1 record).

Phillipsburg (2-0) and Freedom (1-1) played a fast-paced high school football game at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium last night at 7 p.m. Phillipsburg is set for its final Pennsylvania trip until Turkey Day.

Bethlehem Catholic’s volleyball team is off to a strong start at 2-0 after wins over Liberty + Easton; head coach Jessica Attieh praised the team’s confidence and resilience.

The team will face Alle, Pocono Mountain West and Nazareth this week as they aim for a 5-0 start.