Bethlehem Press

11/25/2025

November 26, 2025
The Bethlehem Press
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11/25/2025

COVER STORY
Tucker makes final Toy Run
The 15th annual Tucker’s Toy Run Nov. 1 delivered thousands of toys to the St. Luke’s pediatric unit in its final year of existence. About 800 to 900 bikers made their final trek from the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club in Northampton through several municipalities ending at the St. Luke’s Bethlehem campus in Fountain Hill. A large trailer and small bus were packed with toys donated by the participants.
By Dana Grubb

The 15th annual Tucker’s Toy Run Nov. 1 delivered thousands of toys to the St. Luke’s pediatric unit in its final year of existence. About 800 to 900 bikers made their final trek from the Tri-Boro Spo...

11/25/2025

HOLIDAY
Christkindlmarkt returns
Dreaming of a white Christmas, with the bells, chestnuts and trappings?
Say no more: You can be walking through the Winter Wonderland at Christkindlmarkt.
By Jenn Rago

Dreaming of a white Christmas, with the bells, chestnuts and trappings? Say no more: You can be walking through the Winter Wonderland at Christkindlmarkt. Winter Wonderland is the newest addition to C...

11/25/2025

SCHOOL&COMMUNITY
East Hills band in Philly parade
The East Hills MS Chargers band will make its fourth appearance in the 6abc Dunkin’ Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov. 26, and has been practicing for that spotlight.
By Dana Grubb

The East Hills MS Chargers band will make its fourth appearance in the 6abc Dunkin’ Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade Nov. 26, and has been practicing for that spotlight. Band director Christy Davi...

11/25/2025

THANKSGIVING
Dinner values are out there
Prices for centerpiece turkeys are up, but overall consumers are likely to see a mixed bag of price increases and decreases as they shop for traditional Thanksgiving holiday meals.

Prices for centerpiece turkeys are up, but overall consumers are likely to see a mixed bag of price increases and decreases as they shop for traditional Thanksgiving holiday meals. While recent price ...

11/25/2025

COMMUNITY
BAPL booksale opens Dec. 3
The Bethlehem Area Public Library will hold its final 2025 book sale in the Main Branch at 11 W. Church Street on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
By Dana Grubb

Southside book sale coming in December Tweet Published November 25. 2025 12:01PM The Bethlehem Area Public Library will hold its final 2025 book sale in the Main Branch at 11 W. Church Street on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from noon until 8 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This sale provides a....

11/25/2025

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26
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11/18/2025

November 19, 2025
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11/18/2025

COVER STORY
Hanover ES welcomes veterans
Students and faculty welcomed veterans and family to their annual Veterans Day ceremony, a more than 10-year tradition, according to faculty organizer Nikki Giannaras, a fourth-grade teacher at the school.
By Dana Grubb

Students and faculty welcomed veterans and family to their annual Veterans Day ceremony, a more than 10-year tradition, according to faculty organizer Nikki Giannaras, a fourth-grade teacher at the sc...

11/18/2025

COMMUNITY
St. Joseph’s observes 108th anniversary
Parishioners and other guests attended an anniversary mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Oct. 28, commemorating the church’s 108th anniversary of its consecration in 1917. About 75 people attended the 11 a.m. service.
By Dana Grubb

Parishioners and other guests attended an anniversary mass at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Oct. 28, commemorating the church’s 108th anniversary of its consecration in 1917. About 75 people atte...

11/18/2025

COMMUNITY
NAACP honors area veterans
The Bethlehem Branch of the NAACP held its first Veterans Day recognition event Nov. 8 at PBS-39 with a number of African-American vets, their families and community leaders in attendance.
By Dana Grubb

The Bethlehem Branch of the NAACP held its first Veterans Day recognition event Nov. 8 at PBS-39 with a number of African-American vets, their families and community leaders in attendance. Dr. Wandaly...

11/18/2025

NEWS&VIEWS
State of Working PA report
The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report ahead of Labor Day 2025. In addition to highlighting a weakening economy from a workers’ perspective, it calls out a need for policy reversals and labor organizing to restore an economy that benefits working families.
By Ed Courrier

The Keystone Research Center released its annual “State of Working Pennsylvania” report ahead of Labor Day 2025. In addition to highlighting a weakening economy from a workers’ perspective, it calls o...