Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local voices on the South Side shared their cherished holiday traditions during a neighborhood stroll, highlighting family road trips, youth skate sessions, and local cuisine & community kindness that make Bethlehem unique. The Brown and White
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Straight No Chaser, featuring Forks Township's Walter Chase and Allentown's Jerome Collins, performed two holiday shows yesterday at Easton's State Theatre at 3 and 7 p.m. The group recently released its innovative album Holiday Road — reflecting its creative recording process during its tour. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh has a new Red Cross club led by junior Morgan Kennedy that is holding meetings with about 30 students as it seeks formal recognition. The club aims to offer volunteer opportunities and strengthen ties with the Bethlehem community while planning blood drives and service events. The Brown and White
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Athletics opted out of the revenue-sharing NIL program along with the Patriot League, officials said, emphasizing a focus on academics and athletic participation for its 26 varsity sports (supporting over 700 athletes). The decision reaffirms a traditional approach to intercollegiate competition amid evolving NIL rules. The Brown and White
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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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