Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 27th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DHL Supply Chain will close its Hanover Township facility on Feb. 28, 2026—leaving 66 workers to search for new jobs as a customer reorganizes its distribution operations. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival began on Friday in Bethlehem and will run through Sunday with better weather than in past years—organizers expect 180,000 to 200,000 visitors to enjoy highland games, live music, and food. The event brings Celtic culture to life with competitions and community activities that attract people from near and far. WFMZ
- ➤ Cedar Crest College and DeSales University launched their fall season shows as The Marvelous Wonderettes Glee Club Edition ran from Sept. 25 to 29 at Samuels Theater and DeSales University Act 1 staged Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5. The productions mix musical comedy and drama with set times—such as a 7 p.m. start at Cedar Crest and a 7:30 p.m. slot at DeSales—to offer local theater fans varied options. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Students and faculty at Lehigh showcased artworks about mental health at Mountaintop Campus on Sept 18—exhibiting pieces in digital design, painting, embroidery, and sculpting that explored topics like obsessive-compulsive disorder and cultural identity. The exhibition offered a look into personal struggles and resilience through creative expression. The Brown and White
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A global food and beverage company, Kerry, is opening a new coffee roasting and extraction facility in Hanover Township that is expected to create at least 61 full time jobs over the next three years. The project includes a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development — with a Pennsylvania First grant and a WEDnetPA grant — to help train workers. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Occupational therapy students from Cedar Crest College held a fall prevention workshop at Lehigh County Senior Centers Friday, where seniors learned practical tips to reduce tripping hazards and increase mobility. Doctoral student Trey Berringer assessed participants and offered clear guidance on clearing home spaces—helping seniors gain confidence in daily activities. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Northampton County human services workers from SEIU Local 668 gathered Friday outside the human services building in Bethlehem Township to protest possible furloughs affecting about 175 workers starting Oct. 20 amid a state budget impasse. County officials said the furlough tool would be used only as a last resort, while union leaders and county critics urged measures such as a short-term loan to keep essential services operating—raising concerns about support for vulnerable residents. WLVR
- ➤ The northbound lanes of the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike will be closed from midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday for a bridge replacement project between Quakertown (Exit 44) and Lehigh Valley (Exit 56). Pennsylvania State Police and Turnpike personnel will guide drivers onto a detour using PA Route 663, PA Route 309, Interstate 78, and U.S. Route 22. WLVR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke's uses Gleamer BoneView AI to help doctors spot small fractures by scanning images for tiny breaks—this digital assistant speeds up care to ensure patients get prompt follow-up. WFMZ
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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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