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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025

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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Numerous New Year's Eve events are scheduled in the region, including a hockey game celebration, a 400-pound Peep drop, live music, and fireworks.  WFMZ
  • Eastern Pennsylvania and western New Jersey communities celebrate the New Year with unique events including Crayola's confetti countdowns, dance parties, and night-time festivities like the M&M drop in Hackettstown.  WFMZ
  • LehighValleyNews.com's 2024 top stories highlighted community interest in environmental issues, political events, criminal justice, and local business developments.  WLVR

CRIME NEWS

  • Daniel Leibensperger was found deceased in a creek, following an incident where he allegedly attacked his partner, leading to community support for the victim's recovery.  Lehigh Valley Live
  • Pennsylvania State Police's holiday efforts led to 51 crash investigations and 11 DUI arrests, aiming to reduce aggressive driving during the festive season.  Lehigh Valley Live

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Historic Hotel Bethlehem hosted the wedding of Diane Myer and Jason Powell, marking the third generation of one family to be married there, continuing a legacy linked to a local bridal shop.  Lehigh Valley News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a complaint against PJM, the nation's largest power grid operator, for increased energy costs, urging reforms to prevent a $20.4 billion consumer expense due to a transition to renewable energy and the consequent retirement of fossil fuel plants.  WFMZ

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Second Tuesday Free Community Bluegrass Jam

    A gathering for local Bluegrass musicians to share music and refine their skills in a community-friendly environment.

    Tue, 1/14/25

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  • Voyage: The Best Journey Tribute Band Performance

    Voyage, acclaimed as the best Journey tribute band in the world, features lead singer Hugo, an impressive vocal and visual mimic of Steve Perry.

    Fri, 1/24/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

What you seek is seeking you.

~ Rumi

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