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🌱 Patch AM: Bethlehem man, 20, dies after high-speed crash in Allen Township

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bethlehem man, 20, dies after high-speed crash in Allen Township
  • Three-vehicle crash leaves young woman dead at Bethlehem-area hospital
  • How Bethlehem's Levitt Pavilion fits into a national free-concert movement

Also on today's calendar: Stream Team 2026: Cedar Creek Parkway and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sun followed by some clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 67.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bethlehem man, 20, killed in Northampton County crash, state police say (UPDATE) (lehighvalleylive.com) — A 20-year-old Bethlehem man, Daniel Gutierrez, died Friday night after his car left Weaversville Road in Allen Township, struck a utility pole, and overturned in a cornfield, according to state police in Bethlehem. Authorities say he was attempting to pass multiple vehicles at speed before losing control; the crash shut down part of Weaversville Road for several hours.
   

2. Woman, 21, dies after 3-vehicle crash in Lehigh County (lehighvalleylive.com) — A 21-year-old woman died after a three-vehicle crash at Airport Road and Race Street, with troopers from the Bethlehem barracks responding and the victim pronounced at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg in Bethlehem. Traffic was detoured for several hours while multiple local fire and EMS agencies assisted state police in the ongoing investigation.
   

3. Why the Levitt Foundation Model Should Not Be an Outlier (hypebot.com) — Bethlehem's Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks is highlighted as a key example of how free outdoor concerts can strengthen community life while still paying artists fairly. The article explains the Levitt Foundation's national model, its funding approach, and how repeated, accessible shows can boost local businesses and public spaces without relying on massive, tourist-focused festivals.
   

4. Allentown CCHS football preview: The Vikings look to 'play up' to a higher standard (mcall.com) — Allentown Central Catholic's football team is gearing up for another season playing up in Class 4A, with Bethlehem Catholic again looming as a key rival in both league play and District 11. Coaches and players stress discipline, depth at skill positions, and a tough schedule that includes a September 5 home game against Bethlehem Catholic.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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