Bethlehem
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Monday, October 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WDIY, a community-run radio station in Bethlehem, faces a 15% funding cut that risks its NPR programming; executive director Margaret McConnell said the station will pay a reduced NPR fee for at least one year+volunteers like Aurea Ortiz are urging local support to keep it on air. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania House passed bipartisan legislation that will allow alkaline hydrolysis—commonly known as water cremation—as an approved method for end-of-life services and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional flame cremation. The bill now awaits Senate review. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission approved 45 new historical markers—one to honor the famous Crayola crayon from Easton—and they will be installed in April 2026 with dedication ceremonies scheduled through the year. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, hundreds of athletes competed at DeSales University in the Special Olympics Eastern Fall Sectional; winners will advance to the statewide competition at Villanova University—Montgomery County coach Scott Otterbein led one of the area’s largest teams. WFMZ
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled.
~ Les Brown
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