Bethlehem
Today
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Red Cross of Pennsylvania Rivers is accepting nominations for heroes to be honored at the 2026 Lehigh Valley Heroes Breakfast, which will be held March 13 at Olympus Corporation of the Americas in Upper Saucon Township. Nominations cover five categories for veterans, first responders, and civilians who have shown exceptional service in their communities. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Farrington Square hosted The Women’s Market on Oct 24 where The Women’s Network united students, professors and local residents to support women entrepreneurs selling handmade crafts, food and jewelry. The market celebrated National Women’s Small Business Month—helping new business owners connect with the community. The Brown and White
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneurs gathered on Oct. 21 at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem for the Lehigh Valley Entrepreneur Summit; the event featured workshops, networking and sessions on financial planning, marketing and pitching—organized by SCORE Lehigh Valley—to help local startups grow. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Students gathered at the Clayton University Center last Thursday for the 'Paint Your Flag' event—where Mu Sigma Upsilon, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, and Phi Sigma Chi Multicultural Fraternity teamed up with Lehigh After Dark to supply art materials for flag painting on mini canvases; participants connected with their cultural heritage and shared traditions with one another. The Brown and White
- ➤ Daniel Seddiqui, known as the 'Most Traveled Person in America,' visited Bethlehem and Allentown and said the Lehigh Valley is one of his favorite regions for its bright building lights, rolling hills, and unique architecture — his stops included the historic Moravian Book Shop and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania lawmakers have not passed a budget since July 1, leaving early learning providers to cover costs from free pre-K programs and take on loans. Charles Dinofrio from Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers said lawmakers must fund these services properly to protect classrooms—providers face mounting debt while children keep attending. WLVR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Organizations can nominate a river or stream for the 2026 Pennsylvania River of the Year until Nov. 21 in an effort to spotlight water conservation—public voting will begin in late November. The winning nominee will earn a $15,000 grant to support celebration activities. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plainfield Township supervisors changed the zoning of 211 acres for waste disposal on Aug. 27 near WM’s Grand Central Landfill so the company can run its operations for 20 more years—the current site had about four more years of capacity as of 2024. Local resident Justin Huratiak filed appeals over health worries and problems with the process, and a zoning hearing is set for Dec. 3. Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Health Network announced it will end its contract with UnitedHealthcare, citing disputes over agreed payment rates. Patients with UnitedHealthcare will be out-of-network starting Jan 25 for Medicare Advantage and April 25 for commercial plans—unless a fair resolution is reached. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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The Snowbird Golf Tournament
Participation welcome — 3604 Farmersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA — Entry fee may apply — Hit the greens in the community's winter golf tournament.
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Damon Sumner Stand-Up Comedy Show
8-10 p.m. — Bethlehem Visitor Center at SteelStacks — $21 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Damon Sumner as he shares hilarious stories and observations from his life.
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Chiodos Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Sands Casino And Hotel — Tickets from $81 — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Chiodos at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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Le Nozze di Figaro
4-5 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Experience the comedic and dramatic brilliance of Mozart's masterpiece through talented young artists.
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