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🌱 How a $142 million plan could reshape Alburtis students’ school paths
And on the Alburtis Patch calendar - Open House | Riegelsville Home on 2 Acres | Investment Potential
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In today's newsletter:
- How a $142 million plan could reshape Alburtis students’ school paths
Also on today's calendar: Open House | Riegelsville Home on 2 Acres | Investment Potential .
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Windy and colder, with a high of 32 and low of 24 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
- Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• East Penn reviews $142 million redistricting option. Here's a look at the proposed changes, including where students would go to school (mcall.com) — Alburtis Elementary School could see building additions and boundary changes under a $142 million East Penn redistricting proposal that shifts hundreds of students among local schools. Construction at Alburtis and Lincoln elementaries would start in spring 2026 and run through 2029, with further work at Lower Macungie and Eyer middle schools through 2032 as officials weigh costs and long-term enrollment needs. 
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Alburtis
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- Open House | Riegelsville Home on 2 Acres | Investment Potential
3288 Slifer Valley Rd, Riegelsville
11:00 am
Monday December 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Basketball @South Mountain
South Mountain Middle School , 709 W Emaus Ave , Allentown
4:00 pm - Boys Basketball vs South Mountain
Eyer Middle School , 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739 , Macungie
4:00 pm - PTO Gift Card Pick Up
Wescosville El Sch Allentown, PA 18106 - PTO Winter Fair
Wescosville El Sch Allentown, PA 18106 - Boys Basketball Practice
Eyer Middle School , 5616 Buckeye Rd #1739 , Macungie
2:45 pm - CSC Wreaths Across America
Wescosville El Sch Allentown, PA 18106 - Breakfast With Santa and Mrs. Claus
Shepherd Hills Golf Club , 1160 S Krocks Rd , Wescosville
10:30 am - Holiday Cheer with Wine at Stony Run Winery in Breinigsville
The Cellar by Stony Run Winery , 150 Independent Rd , Breinigsville
12:30 pm - Light the Lane 2025
Clover Hill Vineyards & Winery , 9850 Newtown Rd , Breinigsville
4:00 pm - SES Kdg Winter Concert
Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
9:15 am - SES 1st grade Winter Concert
Salisbury Township SD Allentown, PA 18103
10:15 am - LMMS GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME- AWAY
Nitschmann Middle School , 1002 W Union Blvd , Bethlehem
4:00 pm
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues.
If you are feeling depressed, reach out to your doctor or a mental health professional for help. If you need immediate assistance, help is available!… (Nextdoor ) - A multi-vehicle crash on US 22 westbound between Airport Road South and Fullerton Avenue has caused lane restrictions and traffic jams back to Schoenersville Road.
4:59PM on Dec 9: A multi-vehicle crash on US 22 westbound between Airport Road South and Fullerton Avenue is causing lane restrictions. (Nextdoor )
- Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority posted a job opening for Airline Services Baggage Handler/Ramp Agent I - PT - 4a-6a Start Time in Allentown. Apply here.
- Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stock Clerk - Airport Road in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alburtis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Emmaus
- Emmaus wrestling looks to ride the hot hand after their statement win just a week ago (wfmz.com)
- ‘This is opposed by literally everyone': Dozens speak out against PPL rate increase (wfmz.com)
- This Pennsylvania boutique keeps foster children clothed in kindness (csmonitor.com)
Allentown
- Rapid volunteer assembly line builds bikes for Lehigh Valley kids at Christmastime (lehighvalleynews.com)
- Diocese of Allentown, Pa., draws on blood bank patron saint for diocesan drive (osvnews.com)
- Allentown council cancels meeting to decide tax hike, finalize 2026 budget due to winter weather (mcall.com)
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