Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
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🏘️ Community
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.
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.
🚨 Crime
Dimitrius Bashir Campbell, 24, was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison for a December 2023 shooting in Allentown that wounded two individuals.
🎭 Culture
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.
🎓 Education
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.
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.
🌲 Environment
The Northeast experiences severe cold, affecting holiday preparations and prompting health warnings.
The Lehigh Valley is anticipated to have a white Christmas with a chance of snowfall and temperatures in the 20s overnight.
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.
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Charlotte Checkers vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Watch an exciting hockey match between the Charlotte Checkers and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA.
Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Charlotte Checkers Hockey Match
Watch the Lehigh Valley Phantoms take on the Charlotte Checkers in an exciting hockey game at the PPL Center in Allentown, PA.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshops in Allentown, PA
Participants can create their own Turkish mosaic lamps in a guided workshop suitable for all skill levels, complete with materials and refreshments.
Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Rochester Americans Hockey Game
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms face off against the Rochester Americans in an exciting American Hockey League matchup at the PPL Center.
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