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Good morning Bethlehem! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How this weekend's Route 22 shutdown could upend your late‑night drive
  • How a looming skill-game crackdown could hit Bethlehem bars' bottom line
  • Which EPC Week 5 matchup could define Bethlehem Catholic's season?

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Gall Farm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Sunday: A couple of showers possible, with a high of 64 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Route 22 to close for 4 hours in Northampton County. State police issue warning, detour path. (lehighvalleylive.com) — If you rely on Route 22 near Bethlehem Township, expect a full shutdown early Sunday as PennDOT closes the highway between Route 191 and Route 33 from midnight to 4 a.m. for road work. State police urge drivers to plan detours, with eastbound traffic exiting at 191 and westbound traffic using Route 33, and to check 511PA for updates.
   

2. Pennsylvania skill games fight leaves small businesses facing an uncertain future (lehighvalleypublicmedia.org) — Bethlehem bar and small business owners are bracing for an Oct. 13 deadline to remove skill game machines after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, fearing closures if that revenue disappears. State police say they may seize machines and pursue charges, while lawmakers remain divided and slow-moving on possible regulations or deadline extensions that could protect Lehigh Valley establishments.
   

3. EPC football Week 5 picks: Easton's Wall of Fame ceremony adds to a special night at Cottingham Stadium (mcall.com) — Bethlehem football fans can look ahead to Saturday's 1 p.m. matchup at BASD Stadium, where Bethlehem Catholic hosts Allen after a narrow loss to Easton. The article also breaks down Easton's Wall of Fame night, key EPC Week 5 games, standout players, and predictions, giving Lehigh Valley readers a detailed guide to this weekend's high school action.
   

4. The 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate (mcall.com) — Control of Pennsylvania's legislature in 2026 could hinge on competitive districts in suburbs and exurbs surrounding cities like Bethlehem, potentially shaping statewide policy that affects your community. The article breaks down key House and Senate races, explaining where Democrats and Republicans see their best chances and how shifting voting patterns around urban centers may tip the balance of power.
   

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