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Sunday, December 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Saturday, Santa and Mrs. Claus were escorted by local fire departments in Upper Pottsgrove, Whitehall and Hanover Lehigh County as they delivered gifts and spread holiday cheer across the community.  69 News

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • A rare winter thunderstorm brought heavy winds and hail on Friday, Dec. 19 — knocking out power for thousands in Bethlehem and Allentown and forcing the temporary closure of Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks before it reopened at 10 a.m. Saturday.  WLVR

HEALTH NEWS

  • The CDC's latest FluView report for the week ending Dec. 13 showed rising flu activity in 47 states, spurred by a new subclade K variant that may lessen vaccine protection. Allentown residents are encouraged to get their flu shot as the season intensifies.  Daily Voice

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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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.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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