Good morning, Bethlehem.

On Monday morning, more than 100 local residents attended a dignified burial ceremony at Cedar Heights Cemetery in Wescosville for the remains of eight unclaimed individuals—organized by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office to ensure they received a respectful farewell.

Seiple Farms in East Allen Township is finishing setup for its 43rd annual fall event—featuring a pumpkin patch with 35 varieties, a 20-acre corn maze with 16 checkpoints, amusement rides, pony rides, food trucks, and farm animals for families.

The farm will open this Friday at noon and on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. starting Sept 26.

B. Braun Medical in Bethlehem announced yesterday its new Tromethamine Injection in the EXCEL IV Container 500 mL for the U.S. market—designed to offer a safer alternative to glass bottles with a formulation free of DEHP, PVC or natural rubber latex.

The product is produced in Irvine and aims to meet the needs of providers and patients with improved safety and handling.

A bomb threat was reported Monday morning at Trexler Middle School—Allentown School District spokesperson Melissa Reese said the district is investigating the incident.

Musikfest unveiled its 2026 poster today to celebrate America 250—featuring a cascading keyboard design with an American flag and eagle.

Local artist Doug Boehm, who designed his second poster after the 2020 festival was cancelled, said he is honored to have his work on display on canvases, cups and t-shirts.

Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15 in the Lehigh Valley and will continue until October 15.

Local leaders like Chair Yamelisa Jimenez Taveras and executive director Carlos Estevez stressed the growing impact of Hispanic culture in Allentown—urging residents to join events that celebrate shared traditions.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer Rod Stewart will perform at PPL Center at 8 p.m. March 14, 2026 as part of his One Last Time tour, and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.—at the center's website and box office at 701 Hamilton St.

The Bethlehem Area School District’s finance committee approved an agreement with Liberty Athletic Club to fund new scoreboards for Liberty High School's Memorial Gym—Liberty Athletic Club will donate $30,000 a year for seven years while the school grants non-exclusive advertising rights on the digital boards.

Today, DeSales University in Upper Saucon Township marks its 60th anniversary — it opened its doors on this day in 1965 to welcome its first freshman class.

Explore Lehigh is a new pilot program that lets 11 first-year students take classes at two colleges this fall; they complete a required seminar, writing, and math course and choose two electives to help decide on a major—an approach designed to give them more time to explore their options. Professor Chris Kauzmann leads the seminar while advisor Emily Ford meets with students to guide their decisions.

The Palmer Township Board of Supervisors appointed Baron Vanderburg to fill the vacancy left by Supervisor Charles 'Zeke' Bellis III, who died on Sept 1.

Vanderburg will serve until the end of the year + plans to run in the November general election.

Bethlehem hosted an 'Open Doors' meeting at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Family Center where city officials, nonprofit leaders and community members discussed housing affordability and plans to use a federal grant to revitalize public housing.

Panelists also outlined efforts to relocate a homeless encampment from under the Hill-to-Hill Bridge—work that is scheduled to complete by Dec. 15.

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.

Hairball Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $44 — Experience an electrifying night of live music with Hairball.