Bethlehem
Today
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Police Chief Michelle Kott said her main duty is to build trust with residents by holding neighborhood meetings and getting involved in local events. She stressed that safety comes from everyday effort—simple acts of care by neighbors and students help keep the community strong. The Brown and White
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Foundry Studio—founded by local musicians Justen Blackstone and Jason Wegfahrt—opened on the North Side after six months of construction and held its first networking event on Sept 18, giving local artists a new hub for open mic nights and master classes. The studio aims to offer hands-on recording and creative learning opportunities for musicians in Bethlehem. The Brown and White
- ➤ Touchstone Theatre launches its 2025-26 season with the world premiere of Alice in Informationland at Linderman Library at Lehigh University on Oct. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. The free interactive performance — commissioned by the Friends of the Lehigh University Libraries — will invite the audience to explore AI ethics across five themed scenes and coincide with a new exhibit that traces libraries’ evolution from clay tablets to modern tech. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ The Lehigh Arts and Crafts Club hosted its annual Chalk and Talk event on Thursday along the South Bethlehem Greenway—organizing with the Student Senate Bethlehem Outreach Committee and Outing Club. Community members and students used chalk to create art and write messages on the pavement. The Brown and White
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, local backyard feeders seem empty as many summer birds have flown south—winter species will appear with the first frost when food sources change. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers introduced House Bill 1418 to update boating rules for electric watercraft like e-foils and jetboards by requiring safety gear and a boating safety course in line with Coast Guard policy from October 2022—if passed, the bill will let the state modernize safety standards without adding fees. Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab opened FURR Fix — the region’s only low-cost spay and neuter clinic for cats — in Bangor in early 2024 to address a growing overpopulation problem. The volunteer-run facility held 105 clinics that treated 3,682 cats and now books appointments about a month ahead. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Mountain Hawks beat Yale Bulldogs 31-13 at Goodman Stadium on Saturday (their first win over Yale since 2016) to improve their record to 6-0. Sophomore quarterback Hayden Johnson and junior running back Luke Yoder led the win, and the team will face Columbia on October 11 in New York. The Brown and White
- ➤ Tickets for the inaugural Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic are on sale for a PGA TOUR Champions event set for September 28 to October 4 at Lehigh Country Club in Allentown. Golf legends — Ernie Els, Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer, and Stewart Cink — will compete for a $2.3 million purse while proceeds benefit local charities. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson got Oscar buzz for his title role in the sports biography film 'The Smashing Machine' (MPA Rated R) which opened Oct. 3 and tells the true story of UFC champion Mark Kerr. He is a Bethlehem-area alumnus from Freedom High School and starred with Emily Blunt in the film directed by Benny Safdie (Silver Lion winner at Venice Film Festival). Bethlehem Press
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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