Bethlehem
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Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Bethlehem. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem will celebrate New Year's Eve by dropping a 400-pound yellow Peep chick tonight (a nod to quirky food drops seen across the country, including a bologna drop in Lebanon and a pickle drop in Dillsburg). WFMZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds from a passing cold front caused thousands of power outages early Tuesday, with over 14,000 customers affected by PPL Electric and Met-Ed (8,000 and nearly 6,500, respectively). A wind advisory was in effect until 1 p.m. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ A Wind Advisory was in effect until 4:00 p.m. yesterday in Northampton County and other areas where west winds gusted up to 50 mph, causing falling tree limbs and minor power outages. Motorists were urged to secure outdoor items & drive cautiously. WFMZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem officials are closing off icy areas at Payrow Plaza to keep fireworks watchers safe today - posted caution signs and stationed personnel will guide pedestrians along safer paths ahead of the 5:45 p.m. display. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ State officials announced a toll increase on the Pa Turnpike that will take effect this weekend, raising rates for drivers (affecting local travel). WFMZ
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Surveys show that younger Americans are setting more New Year’s resolutions, with nearly half of those aged 18–29 planning personal goals for 2026. Experts advise being specific and realistic to build healthy habits (data highlights trends behind these choices). WLVR
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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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