Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Shari VanderGast is set to replace Scott Habecker as Diakon's president and CEO, marking a historic milestone as the organization's first female president, with Habecker assisting in a transitional consulting role.
Ronald Diehl Jr., from Quakertown, will be awarded the Carnegie Medal for heroically rescuing a pilot from a burning plane crash in Salisbury Township in 2022.
Dr. James E. Higgins has been appointed as the new executive director of the Lehigh County Historical Society, effective January 1, 2025, bringing his extensive expertise in Pennsylvania's medical history to the role.
Bethlehem's Fraternal Order of Police won the 2024 Turkey Bowl against Allentown, raising $1,300 for community initiatives, with the series now tied at 2-2.
Parkland Community Library announces a series of community programs for early 2025, including children's book craftivities and clubs for adults.
🚨 Crime
Two men were charged following a Christmas Eve armed burglary at the Fountain Hill Pharmacy, which escalated to a standoff with police.
🎓 Education
The 2025 Write Stuff Writers' Conference, featuring keynote speaker Tiffany Yates Martin, will be held March 13-15, offering workshops and networking for writers of all levels.
The Allentown School Board approved a $100 million project for a new K-8 school on a 16.7-acre site of the former Allentown State Hospital, aligning with City Center Investment Corporation's mixed-use community vision.
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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.
Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
Participants can create their own Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying authentic Turkish tea and delights, with all materials provided.
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