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Allentown
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ripple Community Inc is getting $277,500 in state tax credits to acquire and renovate two 7-unit buildings that aim to prevent evictions and aid 40 people – other local nonprofits will receive funds for youth programs, healthcare training and food access. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Roosevelt Elementary hosted its annual toy drive today as dozens of volunteers + local officials joined a parade to deliver donated gifts ahead of Christmas. Families can pick up two gifts donated by local members + companies, ensuring every student experiences holiday magic. 69 News
- ➤ Lights in the Parkway reopened for a Move It Monday walkthrough after vandals damaged key displays—costing about $100K in repairs—and vehicle access will resume tonight as police continue their investigation. 69 News
- ➤ WFMZ-TV and Reading Royals hosted a coat drive that collected hundreds of warm garments for local students. The donated coats will be given to the Knights' Closet (Reading School District) to help families in need. 69 News
- ➤ Norfolk Southern railroad police and Bethlehem police supervised an excavator — which cleared part of a homeless encampment along the Lehigh River — on Monday, Dec. 15 to address safety risks. City officials partnered with community organizations to connect displaced residents with housing services. WLVR
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Extensive vandalism damaged Allentown’s Lights in the Parkway holiday display Sunday (Dec. 14), prompting the city to close many displays while Move It Monday—featuring a special Hanukkah edition with the Jewish Community Center—was still held Monday night. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Chorale performed its sold-out winter concert on Dec. 13 at First Presbyterian Church, showcasing diverse musical traditions and hosting a food drive + launching a 10-for-10 campaign to fund their upcoming anniversary events. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ ArtsQuest has announced a free Latin jazz concert at Palette & Pour inside SteelStacks on Saturday, Dec. 20 as a preview to its upcoming Three Kings Day celebration with live activities and gift-giving on Jan. 4 at ArtsQuest Center's Musikfest Café. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ AJR, an indie-pop trio known for hits like 'I'm Ready' and 'Weak,' sold out Musikfest in 2023 and will headline the festival in Bethlehem on Aug. 9 at ArtsQuest. Tickets go on sale Friday at ArtsQuest’s website and box office (101 Founders Way). Lehigh Valley News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Allentown EMS has launched a blood program that uses low-titer Group O blood on its Supervisor truck as part of the Pre Hospital Blood Program with Miller Keystone Blood Center; the new system is expected to treat about 50 trauma patients yearly (improving care over previous saline treatments). 69 News
- ➤ B. Braun Medical Inc. launched its Supply Assurance Program on Dec. 15 to boost supply chain resiliency by offering 45 Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH) at three warehouses, ensuring hospitals get needed supplies at no extra cost. The program aims to support uninterrupted patient care. 69 News
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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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