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Wednesday, December 24th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, LVHN held its 14th annual holiday toy giveaway for pediatric patients at its Cedar Crest pavilion, offering over 1,000 new gifts with free gift-wrapping for 90 registered families. Parents selected favorite toys, including plush animals and Barbie doll houses, to help brighten hospital stays. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Seven newborn puppies were found abandoned in a shopping bag outside a Philadelphia Target on Dec. 19 and are now cared for by Beth Hucke of Outcast Rescue at her Lehigh Valley home (she lost one pup to fading puppy syndrome) while adoption is planned to begin in eight weeks. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dunkin’ will open a kiosk at Lehigh Valley Mall on Dec. 29, 2025 in the former Starbucks space (across from LUSH and Francesca’s) while Chick-fil-A will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 31, 2025 after 27 years of service, shifting the mall’s dining options. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh Valley International Airport saw a rise in holiday travelers on Tuesday and officials say peak traffic will occur between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve; they advise flyers to allow extra time at check-in. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local historian Charles Adams III recalls childhood memories as the Pagoda's red lights flash today in Exeter Township, marking their first return since 2021. The display signals Santa's arrival and brings hope during the holiday season. 69 News
- ➤ Tinto Tapas & Pasta in Fountain Hill is celebrating a Feast of the Seven Fishes today by preparing meals for 200 families and showing how to make a seafood salad (a nod to Italian traditions). The restaurant will deliver cold meals with instructions to warm them up. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Moravian Academy students secured $20,000 in pitch funding for Solvis (an AI-powered app that detects construction runoff to help companies avoid EPA fines) and plan to refine the tool in 2026. WLVR
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Christmas Eve Powerball drawing offers a $1.7 billion jackpot (cash value $781.3 million) after 46 draws without a winner. Local ticket retailers in Allentown join millions in hoping their purchases lead to a life-changing win. WLVR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Santa visited the NICU at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital this week, bringing holiday cheer to tiny patients and their families; parents and staff joined in with elf costumes, photos, and festive treats (a gesture to bring normalcy during the holidays). Bethlehem Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Allentown officials announced that a higher realty transfer tax will take effect Jan. 1, 2026, raising the tax from 2% to 2.5% for homebuyers and sellers. Documents submitted after 3:45 p.m. on Dec. 31 will be recorded in the new year (submission time determines the applicable rate). 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Catasauqua wrestling rebounded when the Rough Riders beat Palisades 42-25 at the Chuck Springer duals on December 23. Coach Jon Reed said strong individual efforts, including Gavin Hacker (133) earning a fall, lifted the team after a rough start. Lehigh Valley Press
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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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