Bethlehem
Today
Friday, October 31st, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Robert Rozak and his husband Jay Martinez run Mighty Pawz, which rescued a 5-month-old kitten stuck in a sewer at Whitehall Mall on Sept. 6 using traps and help from local fire departments—Amber Fuschetto later gave the kitten a home. Mighty Pawz Special Operations still works to help animals in Bethlehem and nearby areas with fast rescues and care. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Bethlehem will open its new Walnut Street Garage during Walnut Week from November 17 to 21 after demolishing the old structure. The city, the parking authority and the chamber of commerce will host events including a 3:30 p.m. press conference on Monday, bike giveaways on Tuesday, a rooftop wellness event on Wednesday, a ribbon cutting on Thursday and a business promotion on Friday. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Local nonprofits are preparing to support residents facing SNAP cuts; the Quakertown Food Pantry received over 1,000 pounds of food in two days and Emmaus Public Library opened a Share Shelf for free supplies — both efforts aim to assist those most at risk. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Baker Melanie Lino will open From Lino, a Dominican-European fusion bakery at 802 Spring St. in North Bethlehem at the end of October. The bakery focuses on sustainability by eliminating single-use plastics and composting with local farms — and it will offer vegan items and savory pastries. The Brown and White
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Theresa Caputo, known as the Long Island Medium, will perform live at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem for two shows this weekend. The two-hour performances offer a night of faith, hope and healing with tickets ranging from $59.50 to $99.50, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh is expanding its mountain biking trails to help students stay active and build community—this effort will include bike grants and free rentals to make biking accessible for low-income students and create safe, maintained trails. The university will work with local bike shops to lower costs and support a vibrant campus culture. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Fire Department works with only 18 firefighters per shift and is short eight personnel, as a new study from IAFF Local 735 shows the need for 31 on duty plus a new station to meet rising service calls. City officials will update the 2026 budget and add new recruits—efforts aimed at cutting overtime and boosting safety—so the department can better serve a growing city. WLVR
- ➤ Bethlehem City Council is moving ahead with its 40 in 10 plan to fix parks after community feedback on issues like old bathrooms and overgrown trees, with Friendship Park already under renovation to add more grass, shade and a splash pad. Residents shared ideas during pop-up events and the city hired Omnes Consultants (a design firm) to guide future improvements. The Brown and White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Junior defender and midfielder Ella Stephenson has led the Lehigh field hockey team this season—she has scored key game-winning goals and tied for the lead with four on the season. Her teammates praise her fast play and strong work ethic, and she has earned honors such as Patriot League Rookie of the Week and a spot on the National Field Hockey Coaches Association’s Division I Academic Squad. The Brown and White
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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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2025 Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Payrow Plaza — Free entry — Experience the magic of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive carols, and a chance to meet Santa.
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LKV November Open House
1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8 admission, children under 12 free — Immerse yourself in a vast model railroad display depicting the Lehigh Valley from the 1950s to 1970s.
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