Bethlehem
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keystone Pub and Grill opened its doors Wednesday for a festive holiday event with gift wrapping and seasonal sips in Bethlehem. A wind advisory in Lehigh County warns of gusts up to 45 mph from 1:00 a.m. Friday to 1:00 a.m. Saturday that may affect outdoor decor & setups. WFMZ
- ➤ Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom released their 2026 operating calendar, showing the park will open on May 8 and the water park on May 23. Details about events and season pass options are available online. Lehigh Valley News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kiffle Kitchen Bakery in Moore Twp is meeting holiday demand by producing 15,000 handmade pastries daily. The 40-year-old business accepts orders starting in September and offers seasonal flavors while shipping its treats nationwide. WFMZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will deliver Lehigh's 2026 Kenner Lecture on Cultural Understanding titled Civility in Public Discourse: Navigating Polarization and Uncertainty on Mar. 3 at 8 p.m. in Baker Hall at Zoellner Arts Center. The Brown and White
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban are popular holiday gifts but may lead to legal trouble in Pennsylvania if they record private conversations without consent (two-party law). Attorneys say misuse of the built-in recorder could result in felony charges. WFMZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Licensed professional counselor Quanesha Johnson with BTG Counseling and Educational Services shared tips on managing holiday stress on 69 News at Sunrise Wednesday (including taking breaks and setting boundaries) to help locals cope with holiday pressures. WFMZ
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Desmond Boyle reported on high school sports where Bethlehem Catholic wrestlers scored bonus points against Easton and Lehigh women’s wrestling won at Grace Hall. Easton football improved with key turnovers plus state medalists are set to return for the upcoming season. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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