Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Upper Saucon Township have organized a basket raffle to raise money for Julie Gudz after record flooding along Route 309 and Hopewell Road damaged her home foundation and caused her basement to cave in. Tickets are being sold at Viper Martial Arts and Living Memorial Park with winners drawn today at 4:00 p.m. (bundles are priced at 5 for $5, 25 for $20, and 50 for $35). WFMZ
- ➤ On September 19th, two new archery ranges opened in Northampton County parks with one at Gerald Seyfried Bear Swamp Park in Upper Mount Bethel Township and the other at Wayne Grube Memorial Park in Allen Township. County Executive Lamont McClure cut the ribbon at 1:00 p.m. and tried his hand at archery while the Pennsylvania Game Commission assisted in creating the ranges for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Air Products said its Gardner Cryogenics plant will permanently close the Fogelsville facility and shift work from the Emmaus site to Bethlehem or other local areas. Layoffs for 14 union workers will take effect on November 17 and more job cuts are expected due to low orders—union leaders expressed concern over the changes. WFMZ
- ➤ Gov. Shapiro visited B. Braun on Thursday in the Lehigh Valley to celebrate the company’s $20 million expansion at its Hanover Township facility—plans that will create 200 new jobs over three years and open a new workforce training center with $1.5 million in state funds. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley is kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with the 2025 Hispanic Chamber Annual Awards Gala held today at the Centennial Conference Center in Center Valley, where over 180 guests honor community leaders including Javier Diaz, Vanesa Rivera and Allentown City Realty; Yamelisa Jiménez Taveras and Tony Iannelli lead speeches and performances—bringing the community together. WFMZ
- ➤ Moravian University’s historic Second Single Brethren’s House—once used as a Revolutionary War hospital—will receive $750k in federal funds to replace 91 decrepit windows and prevent further structural damage; the new windows will be installed in fall to improve acoustics for the music department. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmaker David Maloney—together with district officials and veterans—hosted a flag raising ceremony today to honor prisoners of war and missing soldiers. WFMZ
- ➤ PennDOT scheduled extensive road work across Lehigh County this week—Route 873’s northbound lane remains closed from 8 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Monday for repairs, and lane restrictions on county roads in Weisenberg, Upper Macungie and Bethlehem will affect travel on Tuesday through Thursday. Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Center and Lehigh University have announced a 10-year partnership to bring researchers and clinicians together to create new rehabilitation tools for people with disabilities. Michael Spigel said the collaboration will develop adaptive toys — an app to help navigate medical buildings — and wearable technology. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley women have started a Philadelphia Eagles watch party called Lehigh Valley Ladies Eagles Fans that already has over 100 members. The group will meet this Sunday at Volpe’s Sports Bar in Emmaus at 1:00 p.m. for the game against the Los Angeles Rams—special deals and prizes will be available at the venue. WFMZ
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mark Morris Dance Group Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant creativity of the Mark Morris Dance Group, focusing on community, access, and diversity.
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Kathleen Edwards Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Tickets available — Experience Kathleen Edwards as she performs her holiday hit 'It's Christmastime (Let's Just Survive)'.
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