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Good day Bethlehem! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bach Choir concerts should Bethlehem music lovers mark on calendars?
  • See which Lehigh Valley kitchens passed — and which had serious issues.
  • Bethlehem teacher tapped to help shape Pennsylvania's school funding future.

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Laurel Run Property and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm possible, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The Bach Choir of Bethlehem Unveils 2026-27 Season (operawire.com) — Bethlehem's own Bach Choir has unveiled a full 2026–27 season, including December Christmas concerts, the 119th Bethlehem Bach Festival in May, and a June tour to Leipzig. Locals can also enjoy free Bach at Noon performances at Central Moravian Church plus youth and scholarship events throughout the year.
   

2. Lehigh Valley food safety report: Rodent activity, wall and ceiling covered in grease (mcall.com) — Lehigh and Northampton counties' latest food safety inspections include dozens of familiar spots, from movie theaters and diners to small bakeries, plus one Bethlehem listing for Vic's Bagels on Easton Avenue, which passed a complaint inspection with no violations. The report also flags several regional kitchens with issues like rodent activity, grease buildup, and temperature problems that required corrective action.
   

3. Lehigh Valley educators to advise state policymakers on literacy, school funding (lehighvalleylive.com) — A Bethlehem Area School District educator has been selected, along with two colleagues from Lehigh Valley Children's Centers, for a statewide Teach Plus policy fellowship. Over the next year, they'll advise Pennsylvania leaders on literacy, school funding, early childhood education, and teacher workforce issues, bringing local classroom experience directly into state-level decision-making.
   

4. Lehigh Valley employers are finding ways to bring workers back to the office. It's part of a national trend (mcall.com) — Downtown Bethlehem's energy and walkability are helping draw workers back to the office, including at the National Kitchen & Bath Association's new West Broad Street headquarters. Alongside examples from Allentown, the story explains how Lehigh Valley employers are redesigning offices, adding amenities, and rethinking hybrid schedules to make in-person work more appealing after years of remote and hybrid routines.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bonfire tonight!
    Come thru, we're gonna have burgers, cornhole, drinks, and good vibes. Everyone's welcome - come hang out and meet some new people! (Nextdoor Hanoverville)
  • Hello Neighbors, this kitty is looking for a good home!
    Or it is a lost kitty. I have a dog and it's not possible to take it. Anyone knows him/her? We gave it food, and is a friendly cat. (Nextdoor Creek Road)
  • Saucon Valley Country Club posted a job opening for Laundry Attendant in Bethlehem. Apply here.
  • Ricoh USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Multi Site Customer Service Coordinator in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.

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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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