Friday, January 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, in collaboration with the Lehigh Gap Nature Center, hosts its 10th annual Christmas Bird Count for Kids to involve families in a nationwide conservation effort. Lehigh Valley News
BEAUTY NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During a New Year's Day dispute at a Bethlehem home, one person was injured from gunfire between two family members, with the suspect temporarily held by police. Lehigh Valley Live
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Approximately 200 snow geese were found dead in Pennsylvania, suspected to be due to avian influenza, amid observations of sick birds in the same areas. Lehigh Valley News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Public health experts urge Lehigh Valley residents to test for radon, highlighting its health risks and the availability of mitigation methods. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ OraSure Technologies, under CEO Carrie Eglinton Manner, plans to expand into the blood proteomics market in 2025 while phasing out its risk-assessment business and adapting post-COVID with a focus on innovation and sustainability. WFMZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dorney Park's Iron Menace roller coaster ranks fourth in USA Today's 10Best New Theme Park Attractions, featuring the Northeast's first dive coaster with unique elements inspired by local industrial history. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Darian Cruz, a Lehigh University alum and Olympic wrestler, transitions to a coaching role at the University of Pennsylvania while balancing family life and continuing his competitive wrestling career. WFMZ
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Second Tuesday Free Community Bluegrass Jam
A gathering for local Bluegrass musicians to share music and refine their skills in a community-friendly environment.
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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.
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59th Annual Railroad Days Model Train Open House
The 59th Annual Railroad Days model train open house features two floors of model train displays, taking place on February 1 and 2, 2025.
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