🌱 Patch AM: How Bethlehem regulars can help Pints & Pies bartenders right now

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bethlehem regulars can help Pints & Pies bartenders right now
• How did Franklin’s frontier march from Bethlehem shape his legacy?

Also on today's calendar: Putz & Star & Candle Shoppe and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Snow this afternoon, up to 1", with a high of 29 and low of 23 degrees.
• Saturday: A bit of ice in the morning, temps: high: 33, low: 20.
• Sunday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, with a high of 35 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After fire closes Bethlehem pub for repairs, fundraiser to help bartenders bounce back (lehighvalleynews.com) — A fire has temporarily closed Pints & Pies on East Elizabeth Avenue in Bethlehem, leaving bartenders without shifts while repairs continue into 2026. Neighbors are rallying with hoodie sales, gift cards, and an online fundraiser to support affected staff, while the pub fast-tracks permits and urges fans to visit its Easton location until the Bethlehem spot reopens.
   

• History Quote of the Day from Benjamin Franklin: ‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.' (19fortyfive.com) — Benjamin Franklin once helped defend the Pennsylvania frontier, including the stretch from Bethlehem to Reading, by raising a militia whose modern descendant still serves in the National Guard. The article traces how that experience shaped his practical leadership style and connects his famous “investment in knowledge” quote to ongoing conversations about education, readiness, and civic responsibility.
   

📸 Around Bethlehem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• LEHIGH VALLEY STAND DOWN, PA - (Bethlehem) - VALOR Clinic Foundation 12-27-25
  The Wooden Match, 61 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 27

• Putz & Star & Candle Shoppe
  Ce Building , 73 W Church St , Bethlehem
  1:00 pm
• LKV Holiday Open House 12-27-25 (Passenger Trains)
  Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, Inc. , 705 Linden St , Bethlehem
  1:00 pm
• Cozy Winter Snowman
  Painting with a Twist , 3650 Nazareth Pike Unit 4 , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Putz & Star & Candle Shoppe
  Ce Building , 73 W Church St , Bethlehem
  1:00 pm
• LKV Holiday Open House 12-28-25 (Passenger Trains)
  Lehigh & Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum, Inc. , 705 Linden St , Bethlehem
  1:00 pm
• Frozen Falls
  Painting with a Twist , 3650 Nazareth Pike Unit 4 , Bethlehem
  1:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• Hank Williams Tribute with Jack Murray & The Blue Tarp Wranglers | Annual New Yearâs Day Homage to the Patron Saint of Singer-Songwriters
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 26

• A Holiday Puppet Show
  Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum , 432 Walnut St , Allentown
  11:30 am
• Cathartic Hearts at Lost Tavern Brewing - Hellertown
  Lost Tavern Brewing , 782 Main St , Hellertown
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Pre School Fun @ Hellertown Library
  Hellertown Area Library , 409 Constitution Ave , Hellertown
  1:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• Hank Williams Tribute with Jack Murray & The Blue Tarp Wranglers | Annual New Yearâs Day Homage to the Patron Saint of Singer-Songwriters
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• A little behind on posting.
  Here are the photos of a bathroom we recently updated! Before & after by K&B Property Services -Removed wallpaper, mirror cabinet and old towel… (Nextdoor Historic Bethlehem)
• I highly recommend Ryan's Mobile Mechanic.
  George told me the part I needed to order for my Mini Cooper, came to my workplace and fixed the problem right there in the parking lot. Can't get… (Nextdoor Historic Bethlehem)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker Equip Op in Bethlehem. Apply here.
• Wawa, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Supervisor in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Moravian Academy's Mara Dubacher leads All-Area golf teams (mcall.com)
• Rock Vocalist Announces New Plans After Sudden Exit: 'It's Time to Move On' (parade.com)
• Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive the Christmas spirit (texarkanagazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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