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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bethlehem-area restaurants had issues in the latest inspections?
  • Bethlehem police seek man after terrifying threats at local home
  • Why a Bethlehem official now faces yet another criminal charge

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A morning shower; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Saturday: An afternoon shower, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Insect activity in the kitchen: What Northampton County restaurant inspectors found (lehighvalleylive.com) — Recent state inspections found Bethlehem Township's Wayback Burgers and Franks Pizza in compliance but cited minor issues like missing hair restraints and non-ideal surfaces, all addressed on site. A Bethlehem adult day service and several other Northampton County eateries passed with no violations, while one Palmer Township hot dog shop was flagged for cleanliness, insect activity, and repeat maintenance problems that may concern nearby Bethlehem diners.
   

2. Bethlehem woman hides with gun, kids as ex threatens at door, police say (lehighvalleylive.com) — Bethlehem police are looking for a 33-year-old Allentown man accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend at her Bethlehem home, forcing her to hide upstairs with her two children while armed with a pistol. The incident, which allegedly involved repeated violent text threats and doorbell ringing, has led to child endangerment and related charges, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
   

3. Lehigh County commissioner accused of drug crimes now faces criminal charge in Northampton County (mcall.com) — A Bethlehem resident serving as a Lehigh County commissioner now faces a new felony charge in Northampton County after investigators say he improperly accessed confidential Bethlehem police reports involving his own family. Prosecutors allege he exceeded his authority as the city's Right-to-Know officer to interfere with investigations, adding to an already large slate of drug-related charges filed last year.
   

4. Pine Island artist builds 9/11 memorial using real World Trade Center walls (winknews.com) — A Florida artist who creates 9/11 memorials from actual World Trade Center slurry wall pieces has already placed one of her sculptures in Bethlehem. While she now works on a massive new installation whose future home is undecided, her existing Bethlehem memorial offers local residents a powerful place to reflect on the attacks and the stories behind these historic concrete blocks.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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