Bethlehem
Today
Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem, the annual holiday skating show will take place this Sunday from 4 p.m. to around 6 p.m.—skaters of all ages, including special guests Mr. and Mrs. Claus, will perform after extra practice and dress rehearsals. WFMZ
- ➤ Communities across the region will host several Christmas tree-lighting events to spread holiday cheer and support families in need—Bethlehem’s Christmas City celebration at Payrow Plaza will light a 43-foot spruce tree with over 25,000 LED lights on Friday at 4:30 p.m.—while other towns offer festive music, treats, and donation drives. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Bethlehem Police served an early Thanksgiving dinner at New Bethany Ministries on Tuesday, offering turkey, ham, green beans, potatoes, gravy, and dozens of pies from Broughal Middle School—continuing a tradition that began in 2016 with help from local groups. WFMZ
- ➤ On Nov. 1st, the 15th Tucker’s Toy Run delivered thousands of toys to St. Luke’s pediatric unit in its final run as 800 to 900 bikers rode from the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club through several municipalities to the Bethlehem campus in Fountain Hill—organizer Rick Nauman said the event raised $550,000 and provided over 60,000 toys in 15 years. Bethlehem Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Last Call Closeouts — a new liquidation store offering discounted clothing, home décor and furniture — will open soon at 3143 William Penn Highway in Palmer Township. Owner Lisa Carvalho from Bethlehem said the store will operate Tuesday through Sunday and will also sell items online. WFMZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The East Hills MS Chargers band is marching in the 6abc Dunkin’ Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade today; led by band director Christy Davis — the group with 115 members — they will perform three songs and leave Bethlehem at 5:30 a.m. for the event. Bethlehem Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Victaulic is hiring over 80 workers at its three Lehigh Valley locations. The Forks Township facility needs 69 workers and the company has launched an advertising campaign to attract skilled tradespeople — growth in manufacturing is driving demand. WFMZ
- ➤ Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Twp reported one of its strongest Octobers ever with 93,240 passengers—a 13% increase from last year. Allegiant Air saw a nearly 25% jump and launched a new nonstop service to Fort Myers while its pilots held pickets amid an ongoing contract dispute. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Charter HSfor the Arts in Bethlehem earned an Overall A+ grade from Niche’s 2026 Best High Schools Rankings—ranking as the state's top charter school in Pennsylvania—and is set to hold auditions for the next school year with events on January 30, Feb 13, and Feb 14; the school will also host an open house on December 5 for interested families. Bethlehem Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission said energy supply prices for all regulated electric utilities will adjust on Dec. 1—raising electric bills for homes and small businesses in Bethlehem. The agency also reminded consumers that heating usage and weather factors affect bills while urging those needing help to contact utility assistance programs. WLVR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LVHN is rebranding its ExpressCARE sites to Jefferson Health-branded centers. The Palmerton center rebranded on November 18 — sites in Pottsville and Hazle Township will convert on December 2 and 9. WFMZ
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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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