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01/09/2026

January 7, 2026
The Bethlehem Press
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01/09/2026

YEAR IN REVIEW
Protests, people, promise
While lacking some of the locally historically relevant events of the previous year, 2025 was still one of change, especially to the downtowns, which lost familiar structures to gentrifying accommodations.
2025 also marked the 21st year of the Bethlehem Press’ production, the seventh time we won the Sweepstakes at the Pa. News Media Awards, and the 10th annual Year in Review by yours truly.
By Nate Jastrzemski

While lacking some of the locally historically relevant events of the previous year, 2025 was still one of change, especially to the downtowns, which lost familiar structures to gentrifying accommodat...

01/09/2026

WIND CREEK
Dancing in the new year
An estimated 1,000 or more revelers partied from 2025 into 2026 at the The Club at Wind Creek Event Center on New Year’s Eve, as they celebrated the advent of a new year with friends and family.
By Dana Grubb

An estimated 1,000 or more revelers partied from 2025 into 2026 at the The Club at Wind Creek Event Center on New Year’s Eve, as they celebrated the advent of a new year with friends and family. Musi...

01/09/2026

ENTERTAINMENT
Library hosts “Rooted’ film, panel
ublic Library hosted a free public screening of “Rooted: A Story of Artists Embracing Place” with a panel discussion afterward with the indie film’s producers.
By Ed Courrier

The Bethlehem Area Public Library hosted a free public screening of “Rooted: A Story of Artists Embracing Place” with a panel discussion afterward with the indie film’s producers. Released during the ...

01/09/2026

BOYS-GIRLS CLUB
Christmas party a holiday success
The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem celebrated Christmas with its annual party Dec. 18 as club members, staff, volunteers and a few family members enjoyed dinner, arts and crafts, a visit from Santa Claus and gift wrapped presents.
By Dana Grubb

The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem celebrated Christmas with its annual party Dec. 18 as club members, staff, volunteers and a few family members enjoyed dinner, arts and crafts, a visit from Sant...

01/09/2026

ED’S WORLD
Graphic commentary by Ed Courrier

01/06/2026

WEEK OF JANUARY 7
Editor George Taylor; 610.740.7944. [email protected]
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City of Bethlehem

01/02/2026

December 31, 2025
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01/02/2026

COVER STORY-MUNICIPAL BAND
Playing out longtime director
The Bethlehem Municipal Band’s holiday concert Dec. 17 in the Northeast MS auditorium marked the end of an era for the musicians. After 36 years at the helm as director Donald Kemmerer is stepping down from that responsibility.
By Dana Grubb

The Bethlehem Municipal Band’s holiday concert Dec. 17 in the Northeast MS auditorium marked the end of an era for the musicians. After 36 years at the helm as director Donald Kemmerer is stepping dow...

01/02/2026

ST. NICHOLAS CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
‘It’s a big weekend for us’
T’is the season for faith, fellowship and fun, as St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church continued its decades long tradition of a Christmas Bazaar Fundraiser Dec. 13 at the church at 980 Bridle Path Road.
St. Nicholas is a parish of the Orthodox Church of America.
By Tami Quigley

Tis the season for faith, fellowship and fun, as St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church continued its decades long tradition of a Christmas Bazaar Fundraiser Dec. 13 at the church at 980 Bridle Path Roa...

01/02/2026

HOLIDAY
Model railroad offers weekend themes
Open house at the Lehigh/Keystone Model Railroad Museum on Linden Street in Bethlehem is a true treat for railroad enthusiasts of all ages.
By Jenn Rago

Open house at the Lehigh/Keystone Model Railroad Museum on Linden Street in Bethlehem is a true treat for railroad enthusiasts of all ages. The featured trains Dec. 14 were Thomas the Tank Engine and ...