🌱 Patch AM: How will $669,000 in new grants change Bethlehem’s traffic signals?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will $669,000 in new grants change Bethlehem’s traffic signals?
• Which books are Bethlehem school librarians urging families to read now?
• How did Bethlehem Catholic flip a 9-0 deficit into victory?

Today's riddle: What did one volcano say to the other volcano? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 34 and low of 22 degrees.
• Monday: Cloudy with a little snow, temps: high: 32, low: 28.
• Tuesday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 39 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley to get nearly $3.5 million for traffic signal upgrades and transportation projects (lehighvalleynews.com) — Bethlehem is set to receive more than $669,000 to modernize about 100 traffic signals and replace LED bulbs at roughly 90 intersections, aiming to ease congestion and improve safety citywide. The funding is part of nearly $3.5 million coming to Lehigh Valley communities through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go and Multimodal Transportation programs, which also support projects in Allentown, Easton, and nearby townships.
   

• Want to read more in the New Year? Lehigh Valley school librarians recommend picks (mcall.com) — If your Bethlehem family is aiming for more reading and less screen time this year, local school librarians across the Lehigh Valley — including the Bethlehem Area library team — are sharing age-specific book picks. Their recommendations span picture books, middle-grade adventures, and thought-provoking YA novels, giving parents and students plenty of options to explore together this winter.
   

• Bethlehem Catholic picks up five falls to earn 10-point win over Notre Dame-GP (wfmz.com) — Bethlehem Catholic’s wrestling team delivered five pins to rally past Notre Dame-Green Pond 37–27 in Easton, highlighted by four straight falls from 121 to 139 pounds. The Golden Hawks now turn their attention to a home matchup against Freedom on Wednesday, giving local fans another big rivalry night to circle.
   

📸 Around Bethlehem

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem

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Monday January 5

• đżđ§ââď¸ Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation đżđ§ââď¸
  bethlehem area public library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  12:00 pm
• NEMS Girls Basketball @ Eyer
  Eyer Bethlehem, PA 18018
  4:00 pm
• đ¤đś Open Mic Night @BAPL đśđ¤
  bethlehem area public library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• NEMS Boys Basketball vs Allentown Central Catholic @ Home
  Home Bethlehem, PA 18018
  4:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Gentle Yoga
  Bethlehem Area Public Library , 11 W Church Street , Bethlehem
  12:00 pm
• NEMS Girls Basketball vs Allentown Central Catholic @ Home
  Home Bethlehem, PA 18018
  4:00 pm
• Line Dancing with Aleah
  Seven Sirens Brewing Company , 327 Broadway , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• 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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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday January 4

• First Sunday Open Mike Night
  Godfrey Daniels , 7 E. Fourth Street , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Line Dancing with Aleah
  Seven Sirens Brewing Company , 327 Broadway , Bethlehem
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• 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

• STILL MISSING!!!
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🗞 Nearby News

Bath

• EPC football defensive players of the year: Parkland's Lawrence and Easton's Kilpatrick share honors (mcall.com)
• Footsteps to Follow: What about Joseph? (sungazette.com)
• A Timeline Of Jesus' Life (buzzbeatmedia.com)

Nazareth

• Retail Watch: Find sweets and sweet nostalgia with new owner at Lehigh Valley ice cream store (centredaily.com)
• 54-year-old furniture chain, Unclaimed Freight, closing forever amid industry turmoil (miamiherald.com)
• EPC football offensive player of year: A not-so-ordinary Ordway led Easton on the ground and in the air (mcall.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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