Good morning, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Area Public Library’s South Side branch builds community with weekly open mic nights, tech workshops, and donation-based yoga classes offered in person and online.

Library staff plan year-round events to meet local needs with social, educational, and wellness opportunities.

Warming shelters in Allentown prepared for an influx Monday night as temperatures dropped to the low teens and encampments in Bethlehem began closing; the River Crossing YMCA (which has served over 3,700 beds) and the Allentown Rescue Mission will extend services Tuesday to support those in need.

HiJinx Brewing Company will open its new Tatamy location at 164 Bushkill St. in January — the move follows the closing of its Allentown taproom on Dec.

20 and will include community events like live music and games.

Residential Home Health and Hospice, a division of Graham Healthcare Group, was named one of the Best Places to Work in PA by Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business + Best Companies Group on Monday, Dec.

8, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition for outstanding home care.

ArtsQuest and Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks have opened an artist call for Lehigh Valley creatives to design the poster and program artwork for the 2026 concert season, with submissions due by Friday, Dec.

12 + finalists to be notified Dec. 19.

Global brands including Crayola, Lutron Electronics, Mack Trucks, Martin Guitar, and Olympus attended the Lehigh Valley Fall Signature Event on Nov.

11 at Archer Music Hall in downtown Allentown, highlighting the region’s world-renowned manufacturing history and skilled workforce.

The Pennsylvania L&I announced a nearly $4.2M investment in advanced manufacturing pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs to train workers in Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties.

The funding will help start training programs with six organizations launching new courses + nine broadening existing ones.

On Monday, a judge blocked the Bethlehem Landfill expansion in Lower Saucon Township after residents challenged the removal of conservation easements plus supporters said fees helped the township budget while opponents feared harm to the local environment and an appeal is expected.

Highmark has expanded access to lower-cost generic and biosimilar drugs for treatments like cancer and multiple sclerosis, saving members around $90 per month.

The savings began in September and benefit Highmark members across Pennsylvania (including our local communities) via select specialty pharmacies.

Panelists in Allentown on Sunday discussed the housing shortage in the Lehigh Valley — calling on local officials to adopt bold, collaborative measures to help prevent evictions and support residents before a missed paycheck leads to homelessness.

Lehigh football lost 14-7 to No. 12 Villanova on Saturday afternoon in the FCS playoffs.

Coach Kevin Cahill (Lehigh) and coach Mark Ferrante (Villanova) discussed the game after the contest.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.