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Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown Police Department hosted the annual Shop with a Cop event at Target on Friday, letting 15 children from the Sixth Street Shelter select holiday gifts, enjoy lunch, and meet Santa to brighten their seasonal spirit. 69 News
- ➤ Families gathered today at the Hispanic Center in Bethlehem for a holiday toy drive that provided presents for 150 local children; organizers limited the event to food pantry families due to low donations. 69 News
- ➤ The Emmaus-based Kindness Project unveiled The Kindness Express as a mobile boutique to bring essential supplies + collect donations for foster teens and families who struggle reaching their physical store; the truck will first gather community contributions then later offer a personal shopping experience for kids in care. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Dime restaurant inside Renaissance Allentown Hotel rebrands with a refreshed look, updated culinary concept and four seasonal menus. Director Nick Vogel partners with local purveyors to highlight fresh, locally sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night service near the PPL Center. WLVR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Disney on Ice is enchanting local fans at the PPL Center as the show, which started Thursday night and runs through Sunday, features interactive moments and impressive aerial acrobatics — performers have prepared on the local ice. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Adalyn Rose Foundation supports families experiencing infant loss by dedicating remembrance carts at Lehigh Valley Health Network — providing keepsakes to help parents cope. It also offers therapy, support, and assistance with funeral costs. 69 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Friday morning, Bagpiper's Pub at 2101 Liberty Street served Irish and Scottish dishes, such as Irish nachos, apple bacon scallops, and fish and chips, with Keppler noting apple bacon scallops as his favorite dish. 69 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Groundbreaking was held Friday for a 72-unit expansion at Fellowship Community senior independent living in Whitehall; construction for the Hope building will begin in January and last about a year. Lehigh Valley News
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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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I Puritani
12:55-5:00 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beauty of Bellini’s final masterpiece with a stellar cast and stunning new production.
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