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Saturday, October 11th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A trunk-or-treat at Bethlehem’s Northeast Community Center on Fritz Drive attracted a few hundred families on Oct 9 and offered free food, candy and raffles while sharing plans to redesign the aging Pembroke Village public housing. City officials plan to apply for a grant ($50M) to fund the project that will add (456 new living units) and enhance community spaces over the next five to seven years. Lehigh Valley News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Manufacturing executives said they are investing in Lehigh Valley because its location, skilled workforce, and local support help boost new projects. Companies such as B. Braun, Kervan, Filter King, Kerry Group, and Bosch Rexroth will add hundreds of jobs with $20 million investments + reinforcing the region's manufacturing legacy. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ Mis Raices Restaurant & Bakery is opening its second location downtown at 8 W. Broad St. in a renovated former Subway space in early December—co-owner Laura Rativa said the new site will seat around 70 customers—and will offer takeout and delivery. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The seventh annual Easton Book Festival will run from Oct. 13 to Oct. 23 at 10 locations and will feature over 100 authors and 70 free events. The events include readings, workshops, and school programs that will give out more than 5,000 books—Lafayette College is the lead sponsor. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Local sculptor Chelsea Southard’s 'Down the Line' honors Bethlehem Steel history and is on display in front of the Bethlehem Visitor Center (on view through October 2026) as part of Steel Weekend events happening today and Sunday. She will host a free community workshop at 11 a.m. at the East Second Street museum where visitors can learn about her process. Lehigh Valley News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trout anglers in Bethlehem can look forward as the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission will stock roughly 116,500 trout in 188 waters during the fall season, including about 900 to 1,000 trout in the Little Lehigh (set for October 14) and additional stockings in November and December. The commission warned that warm weather may delay operations and reminded anglers to follow Extended Trout Season Regulations and safety rules for boaters and paddlers. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Martin Guitar hosted its first sustainability summit on October 9th at its solar-powered Commerce Lane facility in Tatamy—bringing together over 100 industry leaders and artists to talk about green ways in music and making. The event featured live performances and key talks from speakers like Universal Music Group’s head of sustainability—marking a new step toward a greener future. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today marks the start of Pennsylvania’s junior pheasant season, which runs until Oct. 18, and the statewide season will open on Oct. 25. The Game Commission will stock 215,000 birds through early January—including 16,000 for the junior hunt—and hunters must secure the required permits to participate. Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Hellertown Borough Authority issued a boil-water advisory on Oct. 9 after a 14-inch water line at Steel Club golf course failed—emergency crews isolated the leak and most water service was restored by 10:30 p.m. while final repairs were expected by noon Friday. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Catholic's Golden Hawks (16-0) are aiming to lock in the top seed in the EPC tournament today by winning upcoming matches against Freedom and Northampton this week. Their top seed is nearly assured unless they lose both games. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Today, 16 teams will compete to pull a 175000 pound plane on the FedEx tarmac at Lehigh Valley International Airport for a charity fundraiser benefiting Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes in the Greater Lehigh Valley Pocono Region. Teams will use a bracket format for the contest with added attractions + airplane cockpit tours and local refreshments available during the event. WFMZ
- ➤ Lehigh Valley fans may enter a ticket lottery until October 31 for Banana Ball 2026 at Coca-Cola Park—featuring the Firefighters and Party Animals—to win a chance to purchase tickets for games scheduled on August 7-8; standard tickets start at $35 and Meet and Greet packages cost $100, with warnings against buying unofficial tickets. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Freedom’s girls cross country team celebrated Senior Night by adding three wins to their record and honoring seniors Amelia Holden and Molly Parkin — Freedom's sophomore Hannah Brodhead won the race in 19:06 while Liberty’s Katie Drabouski and Elizabeth McClarin finished second and third to set the stage for upcoming meets. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ With three weeks left in the season, Easton moves to the top spot after an impressive offensive display as Parkland slips one rank despite a strong record and Nazareth and Freedom improve their standings following key wins—each team's record shows promise for the season. Bethlehem Press
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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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Trick Or Treat Halloween Pop Up
12-5 p.m. — The Outlets at Wind Creek — Fun for all ages — Enjoy candy, shopping, and Halloween festivities at this family-friendly event.
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