Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Coca-Cola Park on Friday, the ninth annual Bob Price Memorial Turkey Drive donated 2,062 turkeys to 24 local organizations—including Cay Galgon Life House—to help families cope with rising food costs and food insecurity. Organizers aimed for 2,000 turkeys and saw strong community support as people came together during difficult times. WFMZ
- ➤ LVEDC’s Fall Signature Event, held Nov. 11 at Archer Music Hall in downtown Allentown, featured a Lehigh Valley trivia contest that drew about 450 participants and a panel of leaders from local companies sharing insights on the region's growth. Winners received gift baskets that included Archer Music Hall tickets and branded items. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Geakers, run by the Geake family, will open a new restaurant at the ACC social hall and bar at 300 Cherry Street in Coplay early in the new year—featuring a menu like their Bethlehem Township spot but with added pizza and wings for bar patrons. Dine without an ACC membership, though a membership is needed for alcoholic drinks. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Doogie Horner, a Bethlehem native known for his run on America's Got Talent, will headline the fourth annual Winter WonderJam at Godfrey Daniels on Dec. 6 with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m.—tickets cost $20 for general admission and $7.50 for students and children while the event raises awareness for local shelters and food banks. Lehigh Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New federal legislation will ban 95% of hemp products, including dog treats, starting November 2026 and could force Easton's Homegrown CBD Store and other hemp businesses to close—legislators have a year to clarify legal hemp standards while owner Nicholas Martens said he would switch to coffee roasting if forced to stop selling his products. WFMZ
- ➤ Bethlehem officials announced that the new Walnut Street Garage opened downtown after nearly two years of demolition and building, offering 517 parking spaces and three retail spots—designed to boost foot traffic to nearby businesses. City leaders said the $27 million project will help replace a dead block while fueling future developments. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Lehigh County Authority declared a drought watch for its service area because of dry weather and low rain and asked water customers to lower use by at least 5%. Officials said the measure is a careful step to save water (by cutting back on outdoor watering and fixing leaks) and that the system remains safe and reliable (for now). WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Law enforcement officials held an annual road safety event at Moravian University on Friday to show college students the risks of drinking and driving through field sobriety tests and simulators. Officials warned that Thanksgiving break has a higher chance of alcohol-related crashes — a serious risk for student drivers. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh’s assistant athletic director said today that tickets for the 161st Rivalry game at Fisher Stadium in Easton are priced at $17.50 for Lafayette students and $27.50 or $37.50 for Lehigh students with bus while adult and alumni tickets range from $28.50 to $75. He added that 1,470 student tickets have been sold so far — and at least 21 buses are being planned to ease travel as some students express concerns over cost. The Brown and White
- ➤ After practice on Thursday at Goodman Campus, the Lehigh football team burned an old cleat—a tradition started in 2023—to honor its seniors and mark their four years at school. The team will play the 161st Rivalry game against Lafayette today as they stay focused and united. The Brown and White
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Le Nozze di Figaro
4-5 p.m. — Zoellner Arts Center — Experience the comedic and dramatic brilliance of Mozart's masterpiece through talented young artists.
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2025 Bethlehem Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Payrow Plaza — Free entry — Experience the magic of Christmas with twinkling lights, festive carols, and a chance to meet Santa.
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LKV November Open House
1-5 p.m. — Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum — $8 admission, children under 12 free — Immerse yourself in a vast model railroad display depicting the Lehigh Valley from the 1950s to 1970s.
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Follett Factory & Product Training
Dec 2-5 — Follett Products, LLC — Registration required — Experience the latest and safest ice products in this exclusive training session.
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Free Dental, Vision, and Medical Services
6 a.m. — Northeast Middle School — Free services — Access essential health services including dental, vision, and medical care at no cost.
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JOHNNYSWIM Concert
7-9 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Cost info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of Johnnyswim as they celebrate their new album 'When The War Is Over'!
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Miracle on 34th Street Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 — Experience the magic of a heartfelt Christmas musical based on the beloved film.
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Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
2:00 – 3:30 PM — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets $49.50 to $129.50 — Experience the heartwarming tale of belief and magic in the holiday classic.
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Miracle on 34th Street The Musical
8-9:30 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 — Experience the heartwarming story of a Santa who may be the real deal in America’s Christmas City.
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The Nutcracker
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Zoellner Arts Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the magical ballet of Tchaikovsky’s ‘The Nutcracker’ performed by nearly 100 dancers with a live orchestra.
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