Bethlehem
Today
Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley 9/11 Heroes Run will take place this Sunday at Parkland High School's Soccer Stadium, honoring our nation's heroes in its 11th year. Junior Ben Aloupis and Race Director Ralph Wasiakowski previewed the event on 69 News at Sunrise and said people of all ages are welcome—supported by St. Luke's University Health Network and Adams Outdoor. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dori Jones, co-founder and CEO of AcQumen Medical, won the StartUp Lehigh Valley competition over the summer for her heart tracker device called UltraTrac—she was awarded $20,000 to improve the tool for checking babies' hearts in community hospitals. Jones said her work was inspired by personal experience with pediatric care. The Brown and White
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem, the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are preparing fall movie showings—this season will bring indoor relief from chilly, muggy weather. New films will open Friday with Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and the theaters will switch to cashless payments starting Oct. 31. WFMZ
- ➤ Reggae singer Ziggy Marley will perform this Saturday at Wind Creek in Bethlehem—he said he changed his tour's sound frequency to 432 hertz to create a more uplifting vibe and share his message of love and unity. Marley, the son of cultural icon Bob Marley, continues his father's legacy with a show designed to resonate with local fans. WFMZ
- ➤ Lehigh University Art Galleries celebrated its 100th birthday on Sept. 19 when it held a free event called Light Up LUAG at Zoellner Arts Center—music, food and art activities brought community members together. The centennial also kicked off a yearlong exhibition of 100 works chosen from nearly 300 submissions by local artists—highlighting the gallery’s rich past and promising future. The Brown and White
- ➤ Visitors to Lehigh Valley enjoy family events and fall festivals like the Bethlehem Running Festival—featuring outdoor races, harvest activities, and haunted attractions that highlight the region’s autumn spirit. Discover Lehigh Valley promotes local heritage with scenic drives and cultural celebrations that draw guests to enjoy vibrant fall colors. WFMZ
- ➤ Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at the ArtsQuest Center in Bethlehem has updated its fall movie schedule with a mix of new releases and blockbusters. Starting Oct. 31, the theater will go cashless—tickets, concessions, and other purchases must be made with a card or mobile payment. WFMZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ This October, watershed stewards will host a free Tap Talks workshop on bats on Oct. 8 at Gallows Hill Spirits Co and the 10th Watershed Conference on Oct. 14 at the Ben Franklin Technology Center in Bethlehem—both events set to improve local knowledge on water protection. A family-friendly bike tour of the Little Lehigh Watershed is scheduled for Oct. 19 with a $5 fee and includes educational stops along a six-mile gravel path. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Bethlehem homeowners say that plans for new townhomes and apartments may remove cherished shade trees that cool their yards and help keep the air clean — they now await zoning board decisions on the projects set for Wednesday and Oct. 2. Lehigh Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last night the Bethlehem Zoning Hearing Board held a four-hour meeting to review multifamily housing proposals at 122 E. Goepp St., 312 Hanover St., and 737-739 E. Fourth St.—the board rejected variance requests for the first two sites but approved combining parcels for a 13-unit apartment and commercial project. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ B. Braun Medical Inc. announced yesterday that its IV Solutions portfolio not made with DEHP or PVC, along with its Plastic Irrigation Containers and Pip-Taz in DUPLEX, received Nurse Approved Certification — a sign of its commitment to nurse safety and efficient care. The FDA-approved DUPLEX system reduces process steps and saves nearly four minutes per dose, lowering the chance of medication errors. WFMZ
- ➤ Atlantic Health’s medevac service now carries blood in its helicopters to treat trauma patients. Flight nurses and paramedics already administered transfusions to three patients on Sept. 23—this new program aims to improve survival by acting quickly. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh men's and women's swim and dive teams will host the annual Brown and White meet at Jacobs Pool from Sept. 26-27 on parents weekend. The event will serve as a preseason contest—letting teammates gauge their performance before starting the Patriot League schedule. The Brown and White
- ➤ The Lehigh women’s rowing team opens its season on Sept. 27 with a scrimmage at the Steiner/Steinberg Boathouse in Allentown. The team will compete in the Head of the Housatonic Regatta on Oct. 11 — and later race at the Head of the Charles in Boston — as they aim for the Patriot League championship in May. The Brown and White
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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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Oktoberfest 5K
2:30-6:30 p.m. — 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA — Registration required — Enjoy a festive 5K run with an official race t-shirt and the spirit of Oktoberfest.
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