Tuesday, December 31st, 2024

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh County Coroner's Office seeks assistance in finding relatives of Michael W. Kendzierski, a 58-year-old man who passed away from natural causes. Daily Voice
- ➤ In the Lehigh Valley, veterans and community members participated in a Wreaths Across America event at Fountain Hill Cemetery to honor veterans by laying wreaths on their graves. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ ArtsQuest's 32nd annual Christkindlmarkt, presented by Univest Financial, attracted a record 128,384 visitors from over 40 locations, featuring nearly 180 vendors and a variety of holiday activities. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Top stories include a massive sinkhole on I-80, a surge in sickness at Urgent Care centers post-holidays, and a property tax hike in Moore Township. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley and nearby areas offer diverse New Year's Eve celebrations, including a 400-pound Peep drop, the world's largest puck drop, and other unique events, highlighting local alternatives to Times Square festivities. 69 News
- ➤ The Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum showcases an expansive HO-scale layout that mirrors the historic routes of the Lehigh Valley, Reading Railroad, and Central Railroad of New Jersey, accessible to the public through January 19. Bethlehem Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Allentown, PA, is named the 6th most popular housing market in 2024 by Zillow, highlighting its demand within the Northeastern U.S. WLVR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hanover Township – Lehigh County Council introduces Bill No. 2024-07 to impose a 10% penalty for late payment of inspection and reinspection fees and approves payments for various municipal projects. Bethlehem Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sabrina Carpenter introduces a new Dunkin' drink, the 'Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso', in collaboration with the coffee chain, featuring a festive ad campaign and special deals. Daily Voice
SPORTS NEWS
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Rochester Americans Hockey Game
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