Good morning, Bethlehem.

Hard-rock bands Chiodos and Hawthorne Heights will perform at Wind Creek Event Center on Nov.

22 at 7 p.m. along with Emmure and Big Ass Truck—tickets at $49.50 for general admission standing went on sale on Sept. 12 at the venue's website and box office in Bethlehem.

A Lehigh County Jewish school held the grand opening of the Eva and Larry Levitt Jewish Learning and Cultural Center on Friday to honor a South Whitehall Township couple known for promoting Jewish values.

The center features a library and personal artifacts —including papers that helped Eva hide from the Nazis— to help students connect with their heritage.

A new video by LVEDC shares key takeaways from the 7th Annual Internship Summit held at DeSales University this summer — the event featured panel discussions on how to build and enhance internship programs for both students and employers.

Lehigh University offers programs like volunteer tutoring and community gardens for South Bethlehem—critics say the school treats local residents as charity cases rather than true partners and should share its connections more openly.

Route 22 will close overnight in Bethlehem Township for the removal of the Farmersville Road bridge, with detours via Routes 191 + 33 during a project costing 4.6 million dollars.

Drivers are advised to check local alerts for traffic updates.

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in Bethlehem on Monday, Sept.

15 as work starts on Brodhead Avenue from 4th Street to the 2nd Street Ramp across 3rd Street — officials say 3rd Street, Brodhead Avenue, and the 2nd Street Ramp will remain open with reduced lanes and the project is expected to finish early to mid October.

Community leaders, staff, and residents signed a steel beam Friday at Cedarbrook Senior Care in South Whitehall Township to mark a milestone in its renovation project.

The beam will be hoisted next week as the four-story wing—set to add 240 new beds with private bathrooms—is expected to finish construction by fall.

The FDA has approved a self-administered nasal spray vaccine that will let healthy people ages two to 49 get a flu shot at home—this spray comes with two premeasured doses and is kept at the right temperature.

Local providers will offer traditional flu shots on Free Flu Shot Fridays starting September 19 and a drive-thru event on October 11—12.

Squirrel hunting season opens today statewide and runs until Nov 28, reopening Dec 15—24 and again from Dec 26—Feb 28, while the Junior Hunt goes until Sept 27.

Local hunters are encouraged to mentor young participants as they prepare for still-hunting in nut-rich areas.

Striker Bora Turker scored two early goals in his sophomore season as Lehigh earned a tie with La Salle and a win against Rider.

The young player improved on limited minutes last season—he is motivated by his teammates and aims to bring a Patriot League Championship back to Bethlehem.

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.

Pepperwine Concert

3-4 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Cost not specified — Enjoy the melodic sounds of Pepperwine and immerse yourself in a remarkable music experience.