Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
🏘️ Community
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday night at SteelStacks with an awards gala featuring live music and dancers from Spain.
Guests donated canned goods to Second Harvest Food Bank to help local families facing SNAP cuts.
🎭 Culture
Visitors can view the historic WWII B-29 bomber, known as the Superfortress, on display at Lehigh Valley International Airport through Sunday.
It offers families a chance to connect with local history during this unique exhibit.
American Idol runner-up Clay Aiken is scheduled to perform at Musikfest Café on March 4 next year.
ArtsQuest said his return will feature new music + fan favorites for local Bethlehem fans.
🎓 Education
No Lost Generation is rebuilding its Lehigh chapter this semester to connect students with immigration issues and the Bethlehem community.
The club will host learning events that pair policy research with local residents’ firsthand accounts.
🏛️ Government
Pennsylvania's transportation secretary announced $32 million in funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program to install up to 85 electric chargers across the region.
Local leaders say the funds will help businesses, doctors' offices, libraries (and other community spots) offset 80% of station costs to boost future economic growth.
PPL Electric Utilities filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on Sept.
14 to replace its transmission service charge with a new customer protection rider (CPTR) that may add fees for large users such as data centers. The commission must decide by June 14 with early 2028 implementation.
🏥 Health
Local shoppers should review Walmart recall notices for items including children’s bike helmets and frozen desserts due to safety risks & possible hazards, with no injuries reported.
Consumers ought to return recalled products to their purchase locations for a full refund or contact the companies for details.
🏈 Sports
Lehigh men’s wrestling starts its 2026-27 season on Nov.
6 with a dual against Virginia Tech at Stabler Arena and includes matches through Feb. 19 against top teams like Penn State - season tickets go on sale Sept. 23 while single match tickets begin Oct. 1.
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