Bethlehem
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem officials helped homeless residents evacuate Norfolk Southern property after a December 15 advisory from the railroad citing safety concerns. The city connected people to housing resources and shelter (with available beds) to support residents like Aaron Hill, who has lived without stable housing for 12 years. WFMZ
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The December issue of LVstartup (published by LVEDC) highlights Lehigh Valley's outdoor economy and local entrepreneurs by featuring Liberty High School grads who turned a project into a safety patent and High Strung Studios in a national holiday gift guide. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chabad of the Lehigh Valley is celebrating Hanukkah today with a public menorah lighting outside Bethlehem City Hall, offering a moment of unity amid community hardships. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Taking Back Sunday is set to headline Musikfest’s Steel Stage (its first Lehigh Valley show in over 20 years) on Aug. 8, with Yellowcard also scheduled to perform; tickets will be available at 10 a.m. Friday at the ArtsQuest box office on Founders Way. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Musikfest has named indie pop band AJR as its sixth headliner for next year's event in Bethlehem. The group will perform on Aug. 9 at the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza during the festival that runs from July 31 through Aug. 9, 2026. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Forks Township Police Chief Michael Friel announced his retirement after more than 23 years of service. He led initiatives like online outreach and community programs that improved safety and transparency at Forks. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new gym in Trexlertown offers indoor classes for kids from 4 months to 12 years to stay active in winter. It opened on Dec. 15 at 6900 Hamilton Blvd. (Unit 29) in Lower Macungie Township and will host a grand opening event on Jan. 3 with special membership offers. WFMZ
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Tom Petty Tribute Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Musikfest Café — Ticketed event — Experience an authentic tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with Damn The Torpedoes.
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