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Saturday, December 20th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jewish Community Center held a Hanukkah celebration on Friday that brought neighbors together to share in traditional light displays and community warmth. The event highlighted culture and connection for local attendees. 69 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Economic development grew moderately in 2025 with B. Braun’s $20 million expansion adding 200 jobs and foreign investors like Kerry Group and a Turkish candy company investing in local manufacturing (Filter King LLC also opened a new facility), according to the LVEDC. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The district approved $53 million plans to upgrade Bridgeview Academy with new labs, a gym, and a community resource center at 265 Lehigh St.—Construction starts January 2027 and finishes by 2029, while modular classrooms will ease space needs at Sonia Sotomayor Academy. WLVR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown Police Department & Salisbury Township Police Department will launch a collaborative traffic safety initiative in January to reduce risks and improve traffic flow locally. 69 News
- ➤ Shift4 founder Jared Isaacman has been named NASA’s 15th administrator & resigned as executive chairman, with CEO Taylor Lauber named as his replacement. The leadership change marks a significant career milestone for Isaacman. Lehigh Valley Business
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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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Frank DiBussolo Trio: Bucky Pizzarelli Legacy
7:30-10 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets required — Experience masterful jazz guitar in tribute to the legendary Pizzarelli.
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Neko Case Concert
7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $1 from each ticket benefits Peer Solutions — Experience an evening of enchanting music by Neko Case in a welcoming venue.
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