Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bach Choir of Bethlehem will perform 'Christmas in Leipzig' with three Advent and Christmas cantatas (Dec. 13 at Egner Memorial Chapel in Allentown and Dec. 14 at First Presbyterian Church in Bethlehem). The event aims to evoke Leipzig's historic Christmas traditions. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Civic Theatre of Allentown will stage A Christmas Carol from Dec. 5 to 20 at Nineteenth Street Theatre (featuring 70 children and a 'pay what you can' performance on Dec. 6). Pennsylvania Playhouse will present Little Women from Dec. 5 to 21 at its Bethlehem venue. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Bethlehem's Main Street Woolworth building hosts a free pop-up museum of Civil War artifacts — open Friday through Sunday until Dec. 28. Curator Jack Stanley says the displays, which include an iconic image, spark local interest in history. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Anais Martinez led an outdoor education field trip for students, guiding them through nature trails near Bethlehem and teaching about conservation. She distributed seeds for butterfly gardens — a hands-on effort to boost community environmental awareness. The Brown and White
- ➤ Professor Samuel Reyes, a former Disney choreographer with 25-year experience, now teaches hip-hop at Taylor Gym to help college students build confidence and community. He plans to relaunch Sanbrooka Productions to support an inclusive hip-hop culture in the Lehigh Valley soon. The Brown and White
- ➤ Moravian University’s renovated HUB building (1119 Monocacy St.) opened last month for public and student use on the north campus. The four-story center includes dining, student offices, a wellness center and a conference room, and it was designed with input from students and community leaders. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Mayor J. Williams Reynolds outlined how the city's identity goes beyond its Christmas heritage because of deep community ties & economic growth, celebrating traditions like tree lighting and neighborhood runs. He explained that visitors can enjoy Bethlehem’s rich mix of historic sites and local events by exploring both the South Side Greenway and downtown. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Last month, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture inspected 11 stores in Lehigh and Northampton counties after the FDA recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula linked to nearly 40 botulism cases across 18 states. Inspectors confirmed the recalled formula was no longer on store shelves. WLVR
- ➤ Remote Area Medical will operate a free health clinic at Northeast Middle School today, offering dental, vision, and medical services on a first come, first served basis (no insurance or ID needed). Parking opens at midnight ahead of 6:00 a.m. clinic doors. WFMZ
- ➤ B. Braun Medical Inc. launched Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection in its DUPLEX Drug Delivery System on Dec. 5 to reduce preparation time (nearly four minutes per dose) and minimize errors for healthcare teams, offering three strengths that keep medication components separate until use. WFMZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Beth Stark, a registered dietician and culinary creator with the American Dairy Association North East, offers holiday recipes that use quality dairy to enhance flavor, texture and richness (she represents 4,800 local dairy farmers). Her recipes include Eggnog French Toast Casserole, Holiday Baked Brie Wreath and Caramel Eggnog. WFMZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Gateway development to expand affordable housing on Bethlehem’s South Side is set to begin construction soon using 16 million dollars in funding. The first phase will include 16 townhomes + later phases will add additional homes for residents earning 20%-60% of the median income. The Brown and White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem Catholic girls basketball coach Arnold Alleyne expects a strong season for the Golden Hawks with key returners Aliyah Brame, Leah Ault, Kendall Nickisher, Brooklyn Lewis and Kyah Fagan leading the charge — although Tess Tryanski is sidelined due to injury. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley SoccerFest & Viewing Party took place Friday, Dec. 5 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks from noon until 3 p.m. The event also featured a Coach for Community Clinic from 3 to 5 p.m. and a Christkindlmarkt kick-off at 5 p.m. Lehigh Valley News
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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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