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Wednesday, November 20th, 2024

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of November.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Miller Heights ES celebrated Veterans Day with a program featuring student performances, keynote speaker Rear Admiral Bradley Dunham, and special recognition for nearly 50 veterans.  Bethlehem Press

CULTURE NEWS

  • Freedom HS Theatre Company stages the musical comedy 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee', showcasing the journey of six teens in a spelling championship.  Bethlehem Press

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Atlanta's Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires Protect Alarms Security Systems to expand its fire safety services in the Northeast.  Lehigh Valley Business

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Former Allen High School principal Cheryl Clark sues the Allentown School District, claiming her firing was due to racial discrimination amidst criticisms of her disciplinary methods.  Lehigh Valley Live

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Lehigh County Coroner's Office receives a grant to introduce a post-mortem CT scanner, enhancing forensic services and reducing the need for traditional autopsies.  WLVR

HEALTH NEWS

  • Lehigh Valley Health Network announces the availability of updated Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to combat recent variants and urges the community to get vaccinated.  Bethlehem Press

SPORTS NEWS

  • The Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball team introduced a retro-inspired uniform and logo, to be donned during Friday home games starting with the 2025 season.  69 News

EVENTS

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  • Michael W. Smith - Every Christmas Concert

    Experience the heartfelt music and spirit of the holidays with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith in Easton, Pennsylvania.

    Thu, 11/21/24

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  • Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay

    Experience the enchanting sounds of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a beautifully candlelit setting at Vault 634.

    Fri, 11/22/24

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  • Lehigh Valley Group: Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

    Experience a supportive environment at an open speaker meeting focused on recovery from alcohol addiction, utilizing reflections from AA's founder, Bill W.

    Sat, 11/23/24

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  • Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

    Experience a thrilling hockey match as the Hershey Bears face off against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center.

    Fri, 11/29/24

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  • Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk

    Celebrate fitness and community at the Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot, featuring a 5K run, competitive walk, and 1.7-mile fun walk.

    Sat, 11/30/24

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  • December Ice Scraper 5K Race

    Experience a free, no-frills 5K race through the scenic Lehigh Parkway, welcoming all runners regardless of weather conditions.

    Sun, 12/1/24

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  • Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Rockford IceHogs Hockey Match

    The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will face off against the Rockford IceHogs at the PPL Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

    Wed, 12/4/24

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  • A Timeless Christmas Carol Performance

    Experience the cherished Lehigh Valley tradition of A Christmas Carol, directed by William Sanders, on the historic stage of Civic Theatre of Allentown.

    Fri, 12/6/24

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  • Downtown Allentown Tree Lighting Celebration

    The Downtown Allentown Business Alliance and the Allentown Chamber partner with the City of Allentown to kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony at Arts Park.

    Sat, 12/7/24

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  • Seth Witcher Live Performance

    Experience a live performance by Seth Witcher at the Emmaus Farmers’ Market.

    Sun, 12/8/24

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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