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Allentown
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stellar Advisor advises business owners to plan their succession early by keeping clear financials and mentoring key staff—cautioning against mixing personal and business funds. His guidance offers clear steps for local firms seeking a smooth, stable leadership transition. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Center Valley-based Shift4 announced a multi-year partnership with Liberty Sports Group to power payment systems and SkyTab Venue technology at sports, entertainment, and live events. The deal will enhance point-of-sale and guest experiences at managed venues across North America. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ B. Braun will expand its manufacturing facility in Hanover Township with a $20M upgrade that will create 200 jobs and a new workforce training center. Site Selection magazine highlighted the project as Pennsylvania leads the Northeast for its business climate. Lehigh Valley Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Golden Globe nominations feature several projects with strong Pennsylvania ties. Amanda Seyfried from Allentown received nods for roles in a limited series and film, while shows set in Philadelphia + Pittsburgh highlight the state’s impact on entertainment. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Little Gym of Trexlertown will open on Dec. 15 at 6900 Hamilton Blvd, offering movement-based learning, gymnastics classes, and confidence-building programs for children. Local owners Matthew and Nichole Pitz will hold a grand opening event on Jan. 3 (providing a new community space for families). Lehigh Valley Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Cementon Bridge on Route 329 reopened after its replacement project this weekend in Whitehall township — part of a major PennDOT investment that allocated $21.7 million to boost safety and support long-term regional growth. 69 News
- ➤ The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office (Forensic Center) is asking the community to help locate the family of Christine Ann Newberry, aged 74, an Allentown resident who died naturally at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg on Dec. 1 at 2:16 a.m. Anyone with information should contact the office. Daily Voice
- ➤ On December 8, WLVR's Watching the Skies featured Bethlehem’s Brad Klein and Marty McGuire discussing Lehigh Valley entrepreneur Jared Isaacman’s renewed bid to lead NASA — Senate confirmation may come by year’s end. Isaacman is CEO of Shift4 in Upper Saucon Township. WLVR
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Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
7-8:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Family-friendly pricing available — Embark on an adventurous ride with Mickey Mouse and friends to famous Disney destinations.
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Eric Mintel Quartet Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating jazz sounds of Eric Mintel and his quartet, blending original compositions with smooth improvisation.
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Living Succulent Holiday Ornament Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Illumination/Funk Brewing West End Taproom — Materials included — Create a unique living succulent ornament with a festive twist.
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Road To Riches Showcase
7 PM — Sportsmen's Cafe — Food and drink vendors available — Celebrate 4 years of OIA Promotions with live performances and local artists.
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Gogol Bordello Concert
7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — All ages welcome — Experience the energetic Gypsy punk music of Gogol Bordello live in concert.
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Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Check website for ticket pricing — Celebrate New Year's Eve with an exciting hockey match between the Phantoms and Bears.
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