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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:
- Which Bethlehem favorite is closing and what’s replacing it soon?
- How a deadly bird flu case near Bethlehem could affect you
- Why a Philly Christmas play centers on a man from Bethlehem
Also on today's calendar: Bethlehem Municipal Band Christmas Concert .
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 42 and low of 21 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 45, low: 39.
- Friday: Morning rain, then a shower, with a high of 54 and low of 25 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. ‘Unbelievable run!': Lehigh Valley seafood restaurant sets closing date (wfmz.com) — A longtime Bethlehem seafood favorite, Adagio on Pembroke Road, will serve its final meals on Dec. 27 before the property becomes a private Fraternal Order of Police club for city officers. Locals can still get the $55 all-you-can-eat crab legs at Sotto Santi starting Jan. 19, and unused Adagio gift cards will be honored at Apollo Grill in Bethlehem. 
2. 400 snow geese dead in Lower Nazareth Township; state officials point to bird flu (lehighvalleynews.com) — Hundreds of snow geese have died from suspected bird flu at a quarry in nearby Lower Nazareth Township, in a case state officials are coordinating from Bethlehem. Residents are urged not to touch sick or dead birds, to report any they find to state hotlines, and to contact a doctor or the Health Department if they feel ill after exposure.
3. Theatre in the X presents Richard LaMonte… (broadstreetreview.com) — A new Philadelphia stage production features a mysterious visitor, J.C., described as a carpenter from Bethlehem who upends a North Philly family’s Christmas in the 1950s. The review praises the cast, design, and interactive holiday touches, suggesting Bethlehem-area theater fans might consider a trip to South Philly before the show closes December 21.
4. First review of Air Products data center plan: ‘A spaghetti-on-the-wall proposal' (mcall.com) — A Bethlehem Township commissioner is among regional planners sharply questioning Air Products’ massive data center proposal, calling it a “spaghetti-on-the-wall” plan lacking key details. Lehigh Valley Planning Commission members raised concerns about power reliability, heavy water use, and fire safety, warning that local municipalities could face new costs and risks if the project advances without clearer answers.
📸 Around Bethlehem
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethlehem
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★ Featured events ★
- Bethlehem Municipal Band Christmas Concert
Northeast Middle School, 1170 Fernwood St, Bethlehem
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Blue Christmas Worship
Epworth United Methodist Church , 3245 Oakland Rd , Bethlehem
9:00 am
Sunday December 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- General Administration Meeting
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar Emmaus, PA 18049
9:00 am - Field Day Open Play
St.Luke's Sports Center [Rink] , 3323 7th St , Hokendauqua
1:00 pm - NEMS Girls Basketball vs Springhouse @ Home
Northeast Middle School Bethlehem, PA 18018
4:00 pm - NEMS Boys Basketball @ Springhouse
Northeast Middle School Bethlehem, PA 18018
4:00 pm - Redevelopment Authority Meeting
Easton, PA Calendar Easton, PA 18042
5:30 pm - Holiday Movie Night
Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall
6:00 pm - Zoning Hearing Board Meeting
Emmaus Borough, PA Calendar , 28 S. 4th Street , Emmaus
6:00 pm - Holiday Family Movie Night: Last Holiday
Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall
6:00 pm - Dance Club Party
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
7:40 am - eSports Group 2
Nazareth Area Intermediate Sch Nazareth, PA 18064
7:40 am - Holiday Family Story Time: Kwanzaa
Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This CAT showed up a few days ago in Bethlehem near East Fairview St a few blocks from Lusitania Bakery.
I think it’s a female. It has access to outdoor food, water, and shelter. If this is your cat, please contact me. (Nextdoor Broad street) - Need advice from neighbors!
A nearby neighbor has parked an extra vehicle directly in front of my home and hasn’t moved it for about two weeks. Several of us on the street have… (Nextdoor Elmwood Park)
- A joyful start to the day at the BASD Education Center! This morning, we were delighted to welcome vocal and instrumental ensemble groups from... (X: BethlehemAreaSD)
- Closed due to Police Activity in #Bethlehem on Rt-22 WB between Rt 512 /Bath Pike /Center St and I-78 #traffic (X: TotalTrafficABE)
- Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandiser Stocker in Bethlehem. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for eCom Seasonal Warehouse Worker Equip Op in Bethlehem. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bethlehem here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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