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Allentown
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Seth Witcher Live Performance
Experience a live performance by Seth Witcher at the Emmaus Farmers’ Market.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ J.P. Morgan
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