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And on the Bethlehem Patch calendar - Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Backyard Safari

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bethlehem restaurants had recent food safety violations—and which passed cleanly?
  • What eerie history hides inside Bethlehem's mysterious old 'Cat House'?
  • How did Bethlehem's Lehigh University stack up in new state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Backyard Safari and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, temps: high: 77, low: 68.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lehigh Valley food safety report: Turkey thawing in the sink, dusty kitchen area, 'black, mold-like substance' on ice machine (mcall.com) — Bethlehem diners can see how local spots like 7‑Eleven on Route 378, Dolce Mamma, Fountain Hill Elementary's kitchen, Saucon Valley Acres, Sterling Heights, and Valley Family Restaurant fared in recent food safety inspections. The report summarizes minor violations, cleanliness issues, and overall compliance across the Lehigh Valley so you can better gauge where you're comfortable eating or ordering from.
   

2. Local Legends: The Cat House Of Bethlehem (caledonianrecord.com) — Bethlehem locals may recognize the lore behind a once-dilapidated Gothic Revival "Cat House" on the edge of town, now restored and privately owned. This modern ghost story recounts how an older woman and her daughter gradually filled the home with dozens of stray cats, sparking decades of neighborhood whispers and supernatural tales.
   

3. University of Pennsylvania Leads State in Niche's 2027 College Rankings (southphillyreview.com) — Bethlehem readers will notice Lehigh University earns a top‑ten spot among Pennsylvania colleges in Niche's new 2027 rankings, highlighting the city's academic profile. The piece centers on how Penn and other schools stack up statewide and nationally, and explains how Niche evaluates colleges using student reviews, federal data, and outcomes-focused criteria.
   

4. Terriers Claim Three Weekly Patriot League Awards (goterriers.com) — Filed from Bethlehem, this Patriot League update highlights three Boston University field hockey players earning the season's first weekly awards after standout performances against Merrimack and Providence. While the Terriers are based in Boston, the league office in Bethlehem anchors these honors locally, with more conference action on the way later this week.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • This Morning's Sky
    https://youtu.be/ufXH_XygTXA?si=YPq_0giDl4VZDTlI (Nextdoor Walnut Hills/Windy Knob)
  • A European-style restaurant has opened in Bethlehem:
    https://lehigh-valley-news-briefs.media/2026/08/30/cozy-cafe-restaurant-brings-european-dining-to-bethlehem/ (Nextdoor East Hills)
  • Allied Personnel Services posted a job opening for Shipping Clerk in Bethlehem. Apply here.
  • Sharp Packaging Services posted a job opening for Production Lead 2nd Shift 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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