Bethlehem
Today
Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 22, the Great Decisions Committee will host a free panel discussion at Kirkland Village in Bethlehem from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., where community leaders including Allentown Mayor Matthew Tuerk, Lehigh Valley Public Media CEO Hasanna Birdsong, and Touchstone Theatre founder Bridget George will discuss how hope and creativity can strengthen local bonds — attendees should register early. Bethlehem Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Hispanic Center Lehigh Valley, organizers ended Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive event at the Basilio Huertas Senior Center that featured Honduran food, live music, and dance + Executive Director Raymond Santiago said the celebration honors traditions and brings neighbors together. WFMZ
- ➤ Dwayne Johnson, a Freedom High School graduate from Bethlehem, stars as fighter Mark Kerr in the film 'The Smashing Machine' where Kerr faces addiction and inner struggles. Directed by Benny Safdie with Emily Blunt co-starring, the film is getting Oscar-nomination buzz thanks to Johnson’s dramatic transformation using prosthetics, weight gain, and a wig. Bethlehem Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An anonymous donor gave $75,000 to the Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District, making it one of the largest contributions in its history. The funds will support innovative teaching practices and enhance learning environments for teachers and students. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Billionaire astronaut Jared Isaacman spoke at Lehigh University Tuesday night as part of the Future Makers Speaker Series, where he shared his record-setting SpaceX Polaris Dawn experience and urged students to stay in school. He said his spacewalk and push for better technology may help lower the cost of space travel—spotlighting investments that could make space exploration accessible to more people. WLVR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At its Oct.1 meeting in the Rotunda, the Historical and Architectural Review Board approved a relaunch of the plaque program to replace aging wooden markers with brass plaques costing $197 each that bear 'Bethlehem Historic District' to mark historic structures and approved several local proposals for new signage and exterior improvements—all with unanimous votes after a room change due to a scheduling conflict. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh University entered into an agreement to sell 617 E. Fourth St to St. Luke’s University Health Network—this sale will expand community health services for South Bethlehem residents. City and university leaders worked with community partners to ensure the building remains a valued local space. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ B. Braun Medical in Bethlehem announced yesterday that it launched Midazolam in 0.8% Sodium Chloride Injection in two strengths—50 mg in 50 mL and 100 mg in 100 mL—with preservative-free bags that do not use DEHP, PVC or latex. The product has a 36-month shelf life and features a 2D barcode that shows the lot number and expiration date to help with inventory management. WFMZ
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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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