Bethlehem
Today
Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem officials to detail the future of a new Southside community center in a public meeting, underscoring community involvement and partnership. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ The 27th Luminaria Night in Bethlehem, PA raised $125,000 for New Bethany Ministries to support their programs addressing homelessness, hunger, and poverty, thanks to community efforts and over 337 volunteers. Lehigh Valley News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Edward Mara, a contractor, was charged with felony fraud for not completing in-ground pools in Bethlehem Township after receiving payment. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On 'Insights with LehighValleyNews.com,' Brittany Sweeney fills in for Megan Frank, discussing a local singer's success on 'The Voice' and the importance of farmland preservation in Pennsylvania. WLVR
- ➤ Children gather at Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, Pa, against a snowy backdrop for a chance to meet St. Nick during the event's final weekend. WFMZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Bethlehem house leads Northampton County's top residential sales at $1.2 million for the week of Dec. 9-15, amidst 51 transactions averaging $367,490. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley's economy saw significant growth in 2024, reaching a record GDP of $55.7 billion, driven by manufacturing and bolstered by quality of life improvements and rising incomes. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lexie Warsing won the District 11 Class 3A singles title, a state tournament bronze medal, and contributed to community service, earning her the title of the 2024 lehighvalleylive.com Girls Tennis Player of the Year. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh's wrestling team showcased significant depth by winning most of the weight classes, including victories by younger wrestlers over ranked opponents, at the Sheridan Tournament. Lehigh Valley Live
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Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas Concert
Cherish the Ladies will perform a festive Celtic concert at the Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem.
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Holiday Train Display at America On Wheels Museum
Explore an enchanting display of model trains featuring various scales and a Lego Train City at the America On Wheels Museum.
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LKV Holiday Open House - Model Railroading Experience (60s & 70s)
The LKV Holiday Open House offers a unique opportunity to explore intricate model railroad displays that showcase the rich history of Pennsylvania's railroads.
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The Corliss Engine Demonstration and Special Lecture
The event features the demonstration of the restored 115-ton Corliss steam engine and an informative lecture on its history and operational restoration by NMIH Historian Mike Piersa.
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LKV Holiday Open House (80s & 90s) at Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum
Explore detailed model railroad displays and learn about the history of railroading in Pennsylvania during this themed open house event.
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Second Tuesday Free Community Bluegrass Jam
A gathering for local Bluegrass musicians to share music and refine their skills in a community-friendly environment.
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