Bethlehem
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Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Area nonprofits will gather at the second annual Nonprofit Impact Conference on Nov. 6 at Wind Creek from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The event—organized by the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley and featuring keynote speaker David Brown—aims to help nonprofit leaders make connections and learn from each other. WFMZ
- ➤ Two local nonprofits have partnered to help survivors of sex trafficking by offering job training at the Pennsylvania 2-1-1 hotline; Bloom for Women + United Way say three women will begin training in November to boost their confidence and work skills. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4 and a leader in space travel, spoke yesterday at Zoellner Arts Center during Lehigh University’s Future Makers series. He said building a strong space economy and investing in local progress are key to future innovation — ideas he will continue to support as he expands his ventures. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Menzingers will play at Archer Music Hall in Allentown at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 with tickets costing $46.05 for general admission and $71 for balcony seats* the punk band will mark 20 years in 2026 as part of the Pennsylvania’s Own series. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Lehigh’s Thrift and Upcycling Club was launched last spring by Lily Wu and Bryn Fayle to help students turn old clothes into creative items and learn upcycling skills. The club holds regular trips and workshops at Wilbur Powerhouse and plans fundraisers to offer affordable, sustainable fashion options — drawing growing interest from students. The Brown and White
- ➤ ArtsQuest officials announced that B. Braun Medical will sponsor a new gallery and lounge at the ArtsQuest Creative Factory — a cultural center under construction at the old Banana Factory site that will host adult English programs, family workshops and other cultural learning opportunities in partnership with Bethlehem Area School District. Construction of the 78,500-square-foot building led by Boyle Construction is expected to be completed in the second quarter. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ LVEDC adopted a new Strategic Plan 2025 to 2027 in May to recruit companies in high-value industries, reuse old industrial sites and build regional partnerships to strengthen the local economy. The plan targets sectors such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing, creative services and food processing — and it aims to boost talent development while addressing issues like housing affordability and childcare. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh announced that Brigid Benicasa starts today as its new Equal Opportunity and Title IX Officer (she has more than 10 years of civil rights, education and public service experience from her work at the Department of Justice and the University of Washington). The Brown and White
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Celestial events brighten October skies as Comet Lemmon appears in the west about 30 to 60 minutes after sunset and Comet SWAN rises in the east before dawn, with the Orionid meteor shower set to peak after midnight around Oct. 21—stargazers are advised to use binoculars and check local forecasts for dark skies. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ At the 10th Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference held at Ben Franklin Technology Partners' TechVentures on Lehigh University's Mountaintop campus, botany professor Daniel C. Laughlin said Tuesday that ecosystem restoration should focus on building resilient systems as climate change alters conditions. About 180 professionals and volunteers attended the fully booked event and chose from four tracks to get advice on conservation + agricultural support programs. WLVR
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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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Postmodern Jukebox Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience today’s pop hits reimagined in the classic styles of legendary musicians.
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