Bethlehem
Today
Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers at Alburtis Area Community Center on Sunday collected hundreds of shoes to help raise funds for a service dog for Renna, a 5-year-old girl with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome. The funds—expected to cover half the $20,000 needed—will be raised by selling the shoes at several sites through mid-December. WFMZ
- ➤ Harley Wenninger, a World War II Navy veteran who fought in 14 battles including Iwo Jima, celebrated his 100th birthday on Sunday in Lehigh Valley with over 100 guests as he recalled his active life and service. WFMZ
- ➤ Lehigh’s Student Political Action Coalition hosted Solidarity Week from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21 to raise awareness about Gaza’s conditions and support for Palestine. A panel with experts stressed the need for true solidarity while discussing international law and long-term struggles in the region—remarks that underscored ongoing challenges. The Brown and White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem resident Laura Yeates will launch her second Delaware River catfish tournament—featuring cash prizes and an overnight event at Riverside Barr & Grill—on June 7-8, 2026. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh football won the Patriot League Championship on Saturday and earned a No. 5 seed along with a first-round bye in the FCS Playoffs. The Mountain Hawks will host the winner of the Harvard + Villanova matchup on Nov. 29 with a second-round game set for Dec. 6, marking their first home playoff game since 2004. The Brown and White
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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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Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
1:30-3:00 p.m. — Wind Creek Event Center — Tickets from $49.50 to $129.50 — Experience the heartwarming musical adaptation of the holiday classic where a little girl learns to believe in Santa Claus.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.
~ Edgar Degas
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