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Friday, December 26th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friends of the Allentown Parks held their first awards luncheon at Cedar Crest College last week, honoring community leaders like Barbara Bigelow and the Allentown Rescue Mission's Clean Team Workforce for efforts to improve local parks. The nonprofit supports programs that transform green spaces into community hubs. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ On Christmas, Saint Thomas More Church in Salisbury Township welcomed a large turnout as Monsignor Baker celebrated his first Christmas Mass and moved the manger scene to the center to remind all that Jesus remains the focus (drawing in both longtime parishioners and newcomers). 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Christmas Day, local theaters were packed with families and friends enjoying holiday films — a cherished tradition that united the community. This annual outing showcased the festive spirit and local love for time-honored celebrations. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A major winter storm is hitting northeast Pennsylvania today with heavy snow, sleet and ice making travel dangerous around Allentown. Forecasts show a 50 to 70 percent chance of over 6 inches of accumulation and officials warn of hazardous road conditions (with potential tree damage and power outages) into Saturday. Daily Voice
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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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Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
7:05-9:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Tickets required — A thrilling AHL matchup featuring local hockey rivalries.
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