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Good morning Bethlehem! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Bethlehem inn just made a national haunted hotels list
  • Which nearby eateries passed — and failed — recent health inspections?
  • How are Lehigh and Lafayette stacking up in Patriot League hockey?

Also on today's calendar: Journeys: A Program for Children & Families Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 48.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bethlehem's Sayre Mansion Named Among 22 Haunted U.S. Hotels (lowerbuckstimes.com) — Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem has just been spotlighted nationally as one of America's most haunted hotels, thanks to eerie guest reports of flickering lights, tugged clothing, and mysterious reflections. With Halloween approaching, the 1858 estate's tragic family history and playful "spirits" are drawing fresh attention from travel and lifestyle outlets.
   

• Lehigh Valley food safety report: 'Black mold-like substance,' dead or trapped pests (mcall.com) — Recent food safety inspections in Lehigh and Northampton counties included a Bethlehem mobile food operation at 1450 Westgate Drive, which passed with no violations. The wider report highlights both spotless facilities and serious issues like mold-like residue, pest concerns, and temperature problems at other regional restaurants that Bethlehem diners may frequent.
   

• Patriot League Field Hockey Players of the Week Announced (10.5.26) (patriotleague.org) — From its Bethlehem-based league office, the Patriot League announced weekly field hockey honors, with Lafayette's goalkeeper and several Lehigh rivals recognized. The update also shows Lehigh at 0-3 in league play, while nearby Lafayette leads the standings and remains unbeaten against conference opponents.
   

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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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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