Bethlehem
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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The South Bethlehem Greenway follows an old rail corridor linking the South Side to Hellertown but remains only partially paved and 12 feet wide, which limits bike and group access. The City of Bethlehem has finalized a 1 mile expansion to connect to the Saucon Rail Trail—boosting safety and mobility—while experts call for further upgrades in lighting and safer street crossings. The Brown and White
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board set a noon deadline Monday for sealed bids on 25 expired restaurant liquor licenses across 14 counties—winning bidders will have six months to submit a license application and must include a surety of $5,000 or 5% of their bid, with bids opened on Oct. 9. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Mall lost a major dining anchor on Thursday when Iron Hill Brewery filed for bankruptcy and closed all its locations—adding another vacancy to its evolving dining scene. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Palmer Township will soon install a big metal sign honoring Crayola history—approved by the PHMC—near the site of the first crayon factory on Edgewater Avenue. The marker is the only PHMC honor in the Lehigh Valley and is part of a state program recognizing nearly 80 years of local heritage. WFMZ
- ➤ Today, the 38th Celtic Classic starts in Bethlehem with live Celtic music & Highland games, and the free festival will run through Sunday with a Tartan parade, athletic contests and food vendors. Attendees can enjoy bagpipes, traditional Celtic food and local culture in the Historic District. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation’s 2024 Annual Report won a Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council on September 25th—marking its eighth win in a row and showing the region’s strong economic growth. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh students moved into the new Marshall Valley Apartments at 117 East Fourth Street after the 76-unit complex opened on August 13 with studios and three-bedroom units. The building features a gym, outdoor patio with a grill, and secure entry—residents now enjoy a quieter off-campus housing option. The Brown and White
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources debuted a redesigned weekly fall foliage report on Sept. 25 to help residents plan outdoor visits during autumn, and the report will be updated each Thursday throughout peak season. Six regional experts will add tips, photos and advice for exploring state parks and forests. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Bethlehem Zoning Hearing Board unanimously denied the appeal by property owner Ishtiaq Ali Saaem and Hanover Rauch LLC for a 2½-story townhouse development at 312 Hanover St.—the board ruled the 13,440-square-foot lot does not meet the required size and Saaem may appeal the decision with Northampton County Court. Lehigh Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh sophomore punter Connor Poole earned Patriot League special teams player of the week after averaging 52.4 yards per punt on five punts, totaling 688 yards so far this season+ he will play against the University of Pennsylvania tomorrow for family weekend as his strong performance helps keep the team undefeated at 4–0. The Brown and White
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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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