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What's up Bethlehem! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to a lifetime ban at Wind Creek Bethlehem?
  • Did you see this Walmart theft suspect get off near Stefko?
  • Why this former resident still escapes to Bethlehem every single year

Also on today's calendar: Blue Christmas Worship and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Much colder, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 44, low: 23.
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 37 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Woman banned from Wind Creek Bethlehem after leaving a 13-year-old child in a car (mcall.com) — A woman has been banned from Wind Creek Bethlehem and all Pennsylvania casinos after leaving a 13-year-old alone in a car while she played slots at the Bethlehem casino. State regulators say similar child-endangerment cases at other casinos also led to bans and note more than 1,400 people are now on exclusion lists.
   

2. Walmart thief flees on city bus after Bethlehem heist (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Police say a man stole clothing from the Nazareth Pike Walmart in Bethlehem Township, then rode a LANTA bus and got off near a McDonald’s by Stefko Boulevard in Bethlehem. Officers released surveillance images and are asking anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact Officer Bevan, noting callers can remain anonymous and reference case number 25-11995.
   

3. 10 easy weekend getaways just outside New Jersey (wobm.com) — Bethlehem gets a warm shout-out here as a standout weekend escape from New Jersey, praised for its historic district, SteelStacks, museums, and lively downtown. The writer even lived in Bethlehem and still returns annually for Musikfest, underscoring the city’s lasting appeal as an easy, culture-filled getaway.
   

4. New principal appointed at Easton Area Middle School until permanent principal hired (wfmz.com) — Bethlehem families may recognize Elise Jones, who is leaving Easton Area Middle School after being appointed principal of Fountain Hill Elementary in the Bethlehem Area School District. Easton has tapped curriculum supervisor Ryan Cron as interim lead principal starting Jan. 5, serving until a permanent middle school principal is hired.
   

5. Super Saturday crucial for small businesses facing seasonal spending dip (wfmz.com) — As the final shopping weekend before Christmas arrives, Main Street’s The Christmas Shop and Hand Cut Crystal in Bethlehem reports a “solid B” season but says Super Saturday is crucial. Local and regional small businesses are seeing softer foot traffic and are counting on loyal customers in the coming days to finish the year strong.
   

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  • ELECTRIC OUT AGAIN !!!!
    Why ? PPL is really failing their customers. Reason always shows "tripped breaker or blown fuse" For what we (customers) pay this company, they… (Nextdoor South Mountain)
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