Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 32nd annual Christkindlmarkt in Bethlehem, Pa., attracted a record 128,384 visitors from across the U.S. and beyond, offering holiday shopping from nearly 180 vendors. 69 News
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital inaugurated its annual holiday gift shop, allowing families with children in the hospital to select and receive free presents to ease their holiday stress. 69 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Dimitrius Bashir Campbell, 24, was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison for a December 2023 shooting in Allentown that wounded two individuals. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown Art Museum showcases the transformative depiction of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ from the Italian Renaissance to colonial Peru, emphasizing their role as devotional tools and evolving artistic practices. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The AthLife Foundation expands its program to support over 3,000 student-athletes in the Greater Lehigh Valley with help from Saquon Barkley, St. Luke's Health Network, and PA Representatives for the 2024-25 academic year. 69 News
- ➤ High schools in the Lehigh Valley and Warren County are preparing their musical productions for the 2025 Freddy Awards, with performances scheduled for April and May. WLVR
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast experiences severe cold, affecting holiday preparations and prompting health warnings. 69 News
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley is anticipated to have a white Christmas with a chance of snowfall and temperatures in the 20s overnight. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Three Pennsylvania waterways, including two from the Lehigh Valley, are contenders for the 2025 River of the Year, with the winner receiving a $10,000 grant for celebrations and conservation efforts. Lehigh Valley News
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Rochester Americans Hockey Game
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