Good morning, Bethlehem.

A fast-moving fire at a Carbon County home late Tuesday killed four children and one adult, and autopsies will be conducted today at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office—state police reported—while investigators examine the blaze.

Blues star Kenny Wayne Shepherd will perform at Wind Creek Event Center on March 6 at 8 p.m.—he is on a 30th anniversary tour for his platinum debut album Ledbetter Heights.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Oct. 3.

Artist Daniel Gwynn, known as Exonerated Artist 197, spoke on Sept 30 at Moravian University about spending 30 years in prison for a crime he did not commit — he was freed in February and now uses his art to tell his life story while planning to work in politics.

ArtsQuest is launching a fall and winter series of visual art classes today that include a still-life watercolor class at Spring Garden ES—other offerings such as felt ornament and pet painting workshops are available at local venues.

Scholarships are provided for eligible participants so that everyone can join in.

The 2025 Celtic Classic & U.S. Highland Games in Bethlehem drew an estimated 170,000 people from Sept.

26 to 28, ending three years of low attendance due to rainy weather—organizers noted that the event featured traditional games and live music celebrating Celtic cultures from Ireland to Wales.

Yesterday morning, business leaders and legislators met at the Lehigh Valley Manufacturing Forum to show how manufacturing boosts our economy, with local jobs growing nearly 29% since 2010 and over 700 manufacturers producing $9 billion each year.

Precision Roll Grinders was named Manufacturer of the Year while participants shared worries over high borrowing costs and a federal shutdown affecting contracts + tariffs.

WISDOM will host its second annual student networking event 'Connecting Our Talents: Women in STEM' on Oct.

30 at the Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion where college students will present STEM projects and network with local industry leaders. Registration closes on Oct. 10 — the event aims to support women as they move from school into industry.

PennDOT is inviting local residents to share feedback on its road construction, paving, and bridge repair work through a 22-question online survey available until Oct.

21. The survey asks how residents receive roadway information and report concerns — it also helps the agency plan potential educational opportunities.

Today, Pennsylvania lawmakers held a Senate hearing on a bill to lift the Game Commission's $400 per acre cap in more populated counties—state Rep. Mandy Steele said the change is meant to increase access to game lands for hunters and local communities.

The bill now advances to the House floor and awaits further Senate review before it may become law.

Today, restoration work continues at Five 10 Flats after a fire on May 2 displaced about 130 residents and caused severe water and roof damage; Civic Property Management provided temporary hotel accommodations as workers begin repairing apartments and commercial spaces.

Repair crews, employing up to 150 workers on-site daily for four months, now focus on drying and sealing the structure—delays from equipment tariffs have pushed the new completion target to March.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)'.

Cheap Trick Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Last-minute tickets available — Enjoy a night with the legendary rock band Cheap Trick in a cozy venue.

Bachman Turner Overdrive Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with classic rock legends Bachman Turner Overdrive in Bethlehem.

Wycked Night: The Ultimate Halloween Bash

9 p.m.-12 a.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — $10 cover — Dive into a thrilling night of costumes, music, and performances at Bethlehem's spookiest bash.

IL Divo Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Club at Wind Creek Event Center — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the harmonies of IL Divo in a vibrant setting.