Bethlehem
Today
Sunday, November 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley resident Ricky Brown said on a Saturday morning show that his family in Jamaica was affected by Hurricane Melissa. He noted that his nephew and brother had reached out while his sister—who is married with six children and four grandchildren—has not yet been contacted because a landslide blocked her route. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Moravian University opened its new 82,000-square-foot Haupert Union Building, called the HUB, on October 8 at its Main Street campus in Bethlehem. The center — which offers student wellness services and event space for local groups — helps bridge the university and the community. Lehigh Valley Live
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Blue Mountain Resort—preparing for a snowy season—will host a pre-season celebration Saturday featuring live music, bonfires and mechanical snowboard riding contests for local visitors. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 4 Lehigh defeated Colgate 27+7 today in Hamilton, New York; their win kept them undefeated at 11+0 and set up a season finale against Lafayette on Nov 22. The Brown and White
- ➤ Sophomore Seamus Mack and first-year Hattie Mack are competing for Lehigh in wrestling, a sport they grew up with in Hempfield. Hattie is on Lehigh’s first Division I women’s team in Pennsylvania and Seamus wrestles with the men’s squad—both siblings plan to support each other throughout the season. The Brown and White
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Follett Factory & Product Training
Dec 2-5 — Follett Products, LLC — Registration required — Experience the latest and safest ice products in this exclusive training session.
-
Free Dental, Vision, and Medical Services
6 a.m. — Northeast Middle School — Free services — Access essential health services including dental, vision, and medical care at no cost.
-
JOHNNYSWIM Concert
7-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Johnnyswim as they celebrate their new album 'When The War Is Over'!
-
Miracle on 34th Street Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 — Experience the magic of a heartfelt Christmas musical based on the beloved film.
-
Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets $49.50 to $129.50 — Experience the heartwarming tale of belief and magic in the holiday classic.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To stop advertising to save money is to stop a clock to save time.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Bethlehem Today
Welcome to the Bethlehem Today, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania community. If you like the Bethlehem Today, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Bethlehem.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Bethlehem and across Pennsylvania. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Bethlehem Today
A free Bethlehem community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://bethlehemtoday.com/sitemap