Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 7th of October.
Good morning, Bethlehem.
Bethlehem Housing Authority and the city will host a trunk-or-treat from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on October 9 at Northeast Community Center, 1161 Fritz Drive so families can preview plans for transforming the 1940s-era Pembroke Village into a 456-unit mixed-income community — the project will upgrade local amenities and support current tenants during relocation.
The Xiang family opened Wonder Kitchen in South Bethlehem to serve healthy meals using fresh produce from their Wonder Garden farm, and the family-run business uses unsold fruits and vegetables to create new dishes as the seasons change.
WLVR’s Brad Klein and Bethlehem’s Backyard Astronomy Guy Marty McGuire preview Lehigh Valley Space Fest, which is set for Oct.
11-12 at Lafayette College and will include expert talks on astronomy and a documentary about the James Webb Space Telescope. Keynote speaker Joshua Pepper will open the event at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 — the fest promises a range of exhibits for visitors of all ages.
At the SIOR summit at ArtsQuest Center, economist Adrian Ponsen said the Lehigh Valley is the top metro area for reaching nearly 50 million people by truck in four hours.
He said industrial spaces along the I-78/81 corridor will fill faster—helping e-commerce companies deliver goods quickly—while new investments are expected soon.
After a bonus stretch of warmth ended on Monday when temperatures reached 82 degrees in the Lehigh Valley, forecasters say a cold front and rain will lower readings to 37 degrees by early Thursday.
Canadian high pressure will hold seasonable conditions—highs in the low to mid 60s—through the week, and a storm system may bring heavy rain on Sunday.
Fans at P.J. Whelihan’s in Lehigh Valley watched Game 2 of the NLDS and saw the Phillies lose 4–3 after the Dodgers scored late in the ninth inning—leaving them disheartened by back-to-back losses.
The team now heads to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Wednesday night as local fans brace for the next challenge.
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.
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