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Allentown
Wednesday, December 25th, 2024
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trinity United Church of Christ, facing closure due to an aging congregation and dwindling membership, will merge with St. Thomas UCC, continuing its mission work and ministry in a new church family. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Saquon Barkley collaborates with St. Luke’s and AthLife Foundation, donating $250K to enhance academic and athletic support for over 3,000 student-athletes in the Greater Lehigh Valley. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ In Whitehall Twp., PA, plows cleared snow on Christmas Eve, enhancing the holiday spirit for shoppers and skiers despite initially challenging travel conditions. 69 News
- ➤ The Colonial Regional Police's 18th annual 'Shop with a Cop' program treated eight youngsters to a shopping spree for their families and the Toys for Tots program, funded by community donations. Bethlehem Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Unexpected Christmas Eve snow in Allentown creates challenging driving conditions, though plows and salt trucks responded quickly. 69 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Shots were fired near Fountain Hill Pharmacy, leading to multiple police responses and temporary road closures while an investigation is underway. 69 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley significantly contributed to the growth of Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation economy, which saw a 10% increase from 2022, reaching $19 billion in 2023. Lehigh Valley Live
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Shoppers engaged in last-minute holiday purchases at the Promenade at Saucon Valley, continuing traditions and seeking gifts. 69 News
- ➤ St. Luke's University Health Network in 2024 shows a diverse range of popular baby names compared to 2023, with names like Mia, Oliver, and Liam leading. Bethlehem Press
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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