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Good day Bethlehem! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How nearly $900K will change homelessness services in Bethlehem
  • How will Bethlehem’s newest congressional hopeful stand out in PA-7?
  • Which big-name acts are hitting Godfrey Daniels’ tiny Southside stage?

Also on today's calendar: Wildlands Conservancy - Winter Birding Walk and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bethlehemfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: After dinner, my parents asked if I could clear the table. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 52, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 43 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bethlehem receives nearly $900K in grants to combat homelessness (wfmz.com) — Bethlehem is getting nearly $900,000 in new funding to expand street outreach, rapid rehousing, and services at New Bethany’s drop-in center as homelessness strains local resources. New Bethany plans to add mental health support and hygiene facilities, aiming to better serve people displaced from encampments and others struggling with lost benefits and rising need.
   

• A 6th Democrat launches campaign into crowded Lehigh Valley congressional race (lehighvalleynews.com) — A Bethlehem resident, Aidan Gonzalez, has joined the crowded Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District, which includes Northampton County and the Lehigh Valley. He’s campaigning on closing corporate tax loopholes, boosting housing supply, and attracting high-tech jobs like nuclear fusion research, aiming to challenge Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in one of the nation’s key battleground districts.
   

• Legendary Lehigh Valley music venue celebrating 50 years with lineup of folk, Broadway stars (lehighvalleylive.com) — Bethlehem’s Southside staple Godfrey Daniels is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a packed concert season running now through May, featuring folk, bluegrass, Celtic, rock, and Americana acts. Locals can catch big names like Tony Award-winner John Gallagher Jr., Professor Louie & The Crowmatix, and more at the intimate BYOB venue on East Fourth Street, with tickets available online.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem

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    Friday January 9
  • Winter Piano Recital
    Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts., 321 E 3rd St, Bethlehem
    7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday January 9
  • Salon annuel du camping-car et des terrains de camping
    Allentown Agri-Plex , 1998 Liberty St , Allentown
    10:00 am
    • Saturday January 10
  • Monthly SouthSide Community Cleanup
    South Side Arts District Bethlehem, PA 18018
    10:00 am
  • Indoor Auto Racing
    PPL Center , 701 Hamilton St , Allentown
    7:00 pm
  • Hurlock & Hinton â A New Duo from Heather Hurlock & Brad Hinton, Blending Cinematic Dream Folk, Harmonies, and Songcraft | with our guest Emme Drago
    Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone seen my cat Nacho.
    He’s an indoor outdoor cat and I’ve been trying to keep him inside because it’s cold out but he slipped out a couple days ago when a family member… (Nextdoor West Bethlehem)
  • This dog came to the front door this morning but when I opened the door he was gone.
    Anyone know whose this is? He has come back a few times but he is gone as fast as he got here (Nextdoor Woodstock-Langhorne)
  • KECamps posted a job opening for Summer Day Camp Counselor-Intern in Bethlehem. Apply here.
  • ABM posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitor Cleaner in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Back to basics: Fire chief says residents aren't calling 911 to report fires (wfmz.com)
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Ok Bethlehem! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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