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Greetings Bethlehem! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Lehigh runners just brought major Patriot League honors to Bethlehem
  • How to land a 2027 Musikfest slot with no application fee

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Mill Race Park, Braden Park and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 66.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ryan Baker and Kaitlyn Highduch Earn Patriot League Runner of the Week Honors (lehighsports.com) — In Bethlehem, Lehigh University runners Ryan Baker and Kaitlyn Highduch have been named Patriot League Runners of the Week after winning their races at the Lafayette Invitational. Their performances, including Baker's first collegiate title and Highduch's strong return from injury, highlight local collegiate talent ahead of Lehigh's upcoming dual meet at Lafayette on September 25.
   

• Want to Play a Festival in 2027? Here Are 15 Accepting Artist Submissions Right Now (buzz-music.com) — Independent musicians in and around Bethlehem can already apply to perform at Musikfest 2027, with submissions open and no application fee before the January 31 deadline. The guide also lists other national and international festivals now accepting artist applications, and offers practical tips on tailoring submissions, preparing press materials, and deciding which opportunities best fit your career stage.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • "I've always had a heart for giving back and supporting families in our community.
    Because this work means so much to me, I'm considering starting a nonprofit organization alongside JESSIE'S CATERING KITCHEN The nonprofit would… (Nextdoor East Hills)
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    If they can do both great, but one or the other is fine as well. First job: my front walkway has never extended all the way to the street; it ends… (Nextdoor Seidersville Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News

Hellertown

  • David F. Soltysiak, 69, of Springfield Twp. (Obituary Brought to You by Heintzelman Funeral Home) (sauconsource.com)

Northampton

  • Northampton Borough moves forward with data center ordinance (homenewspa.com)
  • Boys soccer game guide: No. 1 Emmaus at No. 2 Northampton (lehighvalleylive.com)
  • Insurance won't cover that — nurse allegedly performs exorcism on nursing home resident (themarysue.com)

Nazareth

  • Lehigh Valley high school football: EPC football power rankings show the strength of Northampton County teams (mcall.com)
  • Nurse's 'Demon' Exorcism Triggered a Grand Jury Probe. The Patient Later Died. (nurse.org)

Ok Bethlehem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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