5 Things to Know Today

Good Tuesday morning, Bethlehem!

1. Today is Primary Election Day in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In Bethlehem that means a contested race for the . In Bethlehem Township, it means races for township commissioner. For West Bethlehem Republicans, it means a race for Lehigh County Commissioner. For West Bethlehem Democrats, it means a race for District Judge. In Northampton County, it means you could play a role in resolving whether . The polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you are uncertain where you are supposed to vote, this link can help you figure that out. So get out and vote.
2. But take an umbrella when you do. The National Weather Service is predicting a very wet day. It has for Bethlehem and all of Northampton County for today and Wednesday, with two to four inches of rain in the forecast over the next two days. Watch out for low-lying areas and do not drive through streets and roads where you cannot see the road for flooding.
3. The Theis-Cornfeld Yard Waste Facility on Schoenersville Road will remain closed for renovations through Thursday.
4. Rain or shine, the will go on as planned at 3 p.m. this afternoon and run until 7 p.m. Fresh fruits and vegetables, locally produced meats and cheeses, baked goods and a variety of other items will be on sale at on the west side of the old Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. The market today features special guest , a graphic novel and comic book artist who has drawn for Thor, X-Men, Spider Man and Iron Man comics. He will be available to sign autographs.
5. is closed because of the primary election, though it is a polling place for those who live in that neighborhood. And, though it is the third Tuesday of the month, City Council will NOT meet tonight, also because of the election. That meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday night.