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What's up Bethlehem! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Bethlehem police are asking neighbors after Thursday's double shooting.
  • What happens to Bethlehem vape shops when Pennsylvania's new ban hits?
  • How did Lehigh's women swimmers fare in their Bethlehem season opener?

Also on today's calendar: Journeys: A Program for Children & Families Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 72, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Two shot in Bethlehem (newportdispatch.com) — Two men were shot in Bethlehem on Thursday evening, one suffering life-threatening injuries, and city police are still searching for whoever is responsible. Officers responded around 6 p.m. to Merriman Court and Flower Drive, later learning a second victim had reached a hospital. Anyone in Bethlehem who saw or heard anything is urged to contact police by phone or email.
   

• Pennsylvania will let stores sell only 159 vape products starting Oct. 19 (lehighdaily.com) — Bethlehem vape shops like Jack's on Linden Street must clear most disposable vapes from their shelves before Pennsylvania starts enforcing a strict approved-products list on Oct. 19. Only 159 nicotine vapes from six manufacturers will remain legal to sell, with steep fines and possible license loss for violations. Local lawmakers largely backed the law, which targets flavored disposables popular with teens.
   

• Mountain Hawks Fall to Loyola in Season-Opener at Jacobs Pool (lehighsports.com) — Lehigh University's women's swimming and diving team opened its season at Jacobs Pool in Bethlehem, falling to Loyola despite several standout performances. Local fans saw multiple event wins from Eliza Johnson and teammates across backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, and distance events. The Mountain Hawks now look ahead to their next meet at Rider on Oct. 17.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Friday, neighbors.
    Let's start the weekend off with one of your most beautiful childhood memories. It doesn't have to be a grand adventure or a life-changing moment… (Nextdoor Grandview Blvd)
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Traveling Store Merchandiser in Bethlehem. Apply here.
  • ALPLA posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northampton

  • Soccer Recap: Northampton Adds Another Dominant Win to Their Ledger (maxpreps.com)
  • Northampton Borough businesses question enforcement of Knox Box ordinance (homenewspa.com)
  • DEP To Hold Nov. 18 Hearing On RACT III Title V Air Quality Permit For Lehigh Heavy Forge Corp In Bethlehem, Northampton County (blogspot.com)

Nazareth

  • These are the 5 Lehigh Valley political races to watch — they could determine who controls the state House, Senate (mcall.com)

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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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