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In today's newsletter:

  • What Bethlehem residents should know before the Oct. 6 data center hearing
  • What could change if Bethlehem's iconic Flatiron Building gets new owners?
  • How did Bethlehem Township restaurants fare in the latest health inspections?

Also on today's calendar: Wildlands Conservancy - PreK Pathfinders: Animal Yoga and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 74, low: 53.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What the latest planning reviews say about data center proposals in Allentown, Bethlehem (lehighvalleylive.com) — Bethlehem officials are weighing a major 131,000-square-foot data center on Industrial Drive that would draw about 120 megawatts of power and go before City Council on October 6. Regional planners generally support the project but want more detail on noise, emissions, cooling, and emergency planning, while Allentown's separate proposal faces sharper concerns over missing technical information.
   

2. An iconic Lehigh Valley bulding is on the market. It's time 'for the next generation,' says owner (mcall.com) — South Bethlehem's historic Flatiron Building at Broadway and Fourth is up for sale, opening the door to new ownership of a key mixed-use landmark with apartments, offices, and WDIY's studios. Current owners highlight its green upgrades, tax incentives, and potential for more housing, reflecting strong demand from Lehigh University graduates and young professionals staying in Bethlehem.
   

3. Duct tape used for repairs: What Northampton County restaurant inspectors found (lehighvalleylive.com) — Several Bethlehem Township eateries, including Bubbakoos Burritos, Dollar Tree, Courtyard by Marriott, and Texas Roadhouse, recently passed state health inspections with only minor issues like missing thermometers or cleaning logs. The report also covers nearby Northampton County restaurants, noting small violations such as duct-tape repairs and expired sanitizer strips, but no locations were deemed out of compliance.
   

4. Rowan Women's Cross Country wins Osprey Open title (thewhitonline.com) — Bethlehem will host Rowan University's women's cross country team again on Friday, October 2, when they return to Lehigh University for the Paul Short Run. The squad is coming off a dominant win at the Osprey Open in New Jersey, with five runners finishing in the top ten and eyeing another strong performance on Bethlehem's challenging course.
   

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    Tiles on table can be replaced with any 12x12 tile. Chairs swivel and rock. $ 75.00 (Nextdoor Freemansburg Ave)
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    Very friendly cat wandered into our yard on the evening of September 22nd while we were outside. She came right up to us and was not skittish at all… (Nextdoor Millard)
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