🌱 Patch AM: How Bethlehem’s wastewater violations will cost the city and change infrastructure

Hey there, Bethlehem! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Bethlehem's wastewater violations will cost the city and change infrastructure
• Bethlehem manufacturer recalls IV fluid over contamination risk—does your hospital use it?
• Why a Bethlehem-area House race is drawing the Speaker's attention

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Cedar Creek Parkway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Sun and some clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
• Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 74 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bethlehem settles wastewater violations with state, faces $26,900 penalty (lehighvalleylive.com) — Bethlehem has agreed to a $26,900 state penalty and a detailed upgrade plan after years of wastewater violations at its treatment plant, including spills into the Lehigh River and sewer overflows. City officials say two key projects are finished, more upgrades are coming by 2030, and council may require regular public progress reports to rebuild trust.
   

• B. Braun Medical Inc. Issues Voluntary North American Recall of Excel® Lactated Ringers Injection, 1000mL Due to the Presence of Particulate Matter (fda.gov) — Bethlehem-based B. Braun Medical is recalling one lot of its Excel Lactated Ringers Injection 1000mL after finding particulate matter in some bags that could cause serious complications if infused. Hospitals and healthcare facilities across the U.S. and Canada are affected, and local patients are urged to check with providers and report any suspected issues through FDA MedWatch.
   

• House Speaker Mike Johnson stumps for Ryan Mackenzie in Lehigh Valley (mcall.com) — House Speaker Mike Johnson visited the Lehigh Valley to boost GOP Rep. Ryan Mackenzie in a closely watched 7th District race that includes Bethlehem. The contest pits Mackenzie against Democrat Bob Brooks, a former Bethlehem firefighter, in a district national analysts say could help decide control of the U.S. House next year.
   

📸 Around Bethlehem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 28
• Brett Young →
  The Club at Wind Creek Event Center, 77 Wind Creek Blvd, Bethlehem
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 20
• KDG OPen House and Playdate
  Asa Packer Elementary School Bethlehem, PA 18017
  6:00 pm
Friday August 21
• Preparation Day-All Staff
  Bethlehem Area SD Bethlehem, PA 18017
• Stream Team 2026: Cedar Creek Parkway →
  Cedar Creek Parkway, Parking at 3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104
  8:00 am
Monday August 24
• First Day of School
  Bethlehem Area SD Bethlehem, PA 18017
Thursday August 27
• Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Little Excavators at Wayne Grube Park →
  Wayne A. Grube Park, 1200 Willowbrook Road, Northampton, PA 18067
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Half Day/In-service Day
  Bethlehem Area SD Bethlehem, PA 18017
• Stream Team 2026: Trexler Nature Preserve - Mill Creek Road, Elk, and Bison sites →
  Trexler Nature Preserve- Mill Creek Road, 4210 Mill Creek Road, Schnecksville, PA 18078
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Backyard Safari →
  Wayne A. Grube Memorial Park, 1200 Willowbrook Rd, Northampton
  10:00 am
Friday September 4
• Stream Team 2026: Trexler Nature Preserve - Old Packhouse Road sites →
  Trexler Nature Preserve- Old Packhouse Rd sites, 3855 Jordan Rd, Orefield, PA 18069
  8:00 am
Saturday September 5
• Wildlands Conservancy - Monarch Tagging & Meadow Exploration →
  Franko Park, 1339 Black River Rd, Allentown
  10:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Emily Ann Roberts →
  Musikfest Café, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem
  7:30 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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