Bethlehem
Today
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem was named the world’s second busiest club venue by Pollstar for 2025, selling nearly 146,000 tickets across 107 events. This milestone shows the venue’s strong role in the Lehigh Valley entertainment scene+ Lehigh Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emily Zacharda, 85, has painted holiday window scenes at 3 Men And a Bagel on Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem for 20 years. With help from friend Jean, her art shows a snowman progression seen from inside and outside the shop+ also on display in Trexlertown. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Historic Hotel Bethlehem will partially darken its rooftop sign today for Christmas Eve—lighting only BETHLEHEM to honor a decades-old tradition revived by managing partner Bruce Haines. Located on Main Street across from Central Moravian Church, the custom highlights Bethlehem’s rich history. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Lori Betters was honored by LVEDC on Tuesday, Dec. 23, for 10 years of service as Director and Administration; she improved financial, human resources and office operations (streamlined workflows) to support LVEDC’s economic goals. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
- ➤ Lehigh Valley strengthened its economy in 2025 with record job growth, new manufacturing expansions, and rising investments. Local projects including expansions in Bethlehem such as new medical buildings boosted community development and quality of life — making the region a top mid-sized market and a prime place to live. Lehigh Valley Economic Development
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Commercial Real Estate Report released today shows Q3 2025 data with manufacturing jobs growing 70.9% since 2010 and a slight rise in industrial vacancies, earning it a Gold Award and prompting local expansion plans noted at a Bethlehem summit (Sept. 29 to 30). Lehigh Valley Economic Development
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Freedom’s boys swim team clinched a 107 to 69 win over Whitehall at Freedom on Dec. 18. Coach JJ Apostolico praised Cody Smith’s unopposed diving and the team’s aggressive approach as they closed out 2025 with strong finishes in individual and relay events. Bethlehem Press
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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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