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Monday, December 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The American Red Cross Pennsylvania Rivers Chapter opened an emergency shelter (at Whitehall High School, 3800 Mechanicsville Road) to help residents displaced by Saturday’s apartment building fire along Maryland Circle in Whitehall Township. The shelter offers free food, relief supplies and emotional support to anyone in need.  69 News

CULTURE NEWS

  • Due to weather, the Winter Lights Spectacular at Lehigh Valley Zoo has been cancelled for Sunday evening — it will reopen today at 5 p.m. Ticket holders will receive an email with rescheduling instructions.  69 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Tue, 12/16/25

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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.

    Sat, 12/20/25

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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.

    Sun, 12/28/25

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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.

    Wed, 12/31/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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