🌱 How did Catasauqua schools and eateries fare in food inspections?

Coffee in hand, Catasauqua? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Catasauqua schools and eateries fare in food inspections?
• Which Catasauqua standouts are climbing the Lehigh Valley scoring charts?
• How a Catasauqua rescue is racing to save eight abandoned puppies

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

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A bit of rain and snow, with a high of 37 and low of 33 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and windy, temps: high: 40, low: 28.
• Thursday: Cloudy with areas of drizzle, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lehigh Valley food safety report: mice, roaches, mold, expired baby formula, general untidiness (mcall.com) — Recent state and borough food safety inspections found Catasauqua’s Sheckler Elementary, the middle school, and Race Street Bar & Grill all in compliance, with only minor issues like dust and mineral buildup to fix. The broader Lehigh Valley report also highlights where inspectors found pests, mold, and temperature problems, helping you gauge cleanliness at many nearby restaurants and stores.
   

• Lehigh Valley boys basketball scoring leaders for Dec. 22 (lehighvalleylive.com) — Catasauqua boys basketball players are making noise in the early-season scoring charts, with Frankie Pujols and Aalani Nix both ranking among the Lehigh Valley’s top scorers. Several Rough Riders also appear in the Colonial League leaders, showcasing strong all-around offensive production. Fans can track how Catasauqua stacks up against rival programs across the region.
   

• Lehigh County rescue caring for puppies found in shopping cart at Target in Philadelphia (wfmz.com) — A Catasauqua-based animal rescue is fighting to save eight newborn puppies that were abandoned in a shopping bag at a Philadelphia Target and arrived with dangerously low body temperatures. Outcast Rescue reports some pups are dehydrated and urinating blood, and they’re seeking formula, pee pads, wipes, and tips on where the dogs came from. Local residents can directly support the round-the-clock care effort.
   

📸 Around Catasauqua

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Catasauqua

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★ Featured events ★

Monday December 29

• Estate Sale in Bally | Collectibles | Dolls | Furniture | Decor | Online Auction
  Online Auction,
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year’s Soirée
  The Dery Mansion, 520 5th St, Catasauqua
  9:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday December 30

• Holiday Food Drive Ends
  Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closed
  Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall
• Field Day Open Play
  St.Luke's Sports Center [Rink] , 3323 7th St , Hokendauqua
  12:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Holiday Food Drive Ends
  Whitehall Township Public Library , 3700 Mechanicsville Road , Whitehall

Wednesday December 31

• FIELD DAY: OPEN PLAY @ St. Luke’s Sports Center
  St.Luke's Sports Center [Rink] , 3323 7th St , Hokendauqua
  1:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• January 2026 Hitting Camp — Up the Ranks Performance
  The Hitter's Edge , 3679 Eberhart Rd #3629 , Hokendauqua
  1:00 pm

Friday February 6

• Leather Love
  1500 Bar & Grill , 1500 MacArthur Rd , Whitehall Township
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Fire crews respond to a house fire on Woodlawn Street in Allentown, PA, with heavy fire reported in the rear extending to the roof and one victim needing EMS.
  10:36AM on Dec 21: A working structure fire with heavy fire in the rear extending to the roof was reported at 131 Woodlawn St, Allentown, PA, with… (Nextdoor )

• The Giant Company posted a job opening for PT Overnight Stock 6319 in Coplay. Apply here.
• Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk - Airport Road in Allentown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Catasauqua here.

🗞 Nearby News

Northampton

• Lawmakers Dole Out $660K For Projects In Northampton Township (patch.com)

Allentown

• Allentown Rescue Mission in home stretch of holiday meal drive, with Christmas days away (wfmz.com)
• Allentown man facing charges after Friday house fire (mcall.com)
• This Allentown Home is Pure Pittsburgh (pittsburghmagazine.com)

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