It is the question everyone asks this time of year. Is Bethlehem really like a Hallmark movie?
Come find out. The holidays are here and there is so much to see and do in the Christmas City. From tree lightings to shopping, dining, trails, and shows, Bethlehem shines bright all season long.
The Coalition for Appropriate Transportation (CAT) in Bethlehem is refurbishing 100 youth bicycles to give to children ages 5–12 from families in financial hardship across Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Each child will receive a renewed bike, a new helmet, and a CAT Bike Smart certificate, along with an invitation to youth bike education events in 2026.
The Allentown School District Foundation has joined forces with the District to launch an Emergency Fund and Non-Perishable Food-Raiser to assist students and families affected by the ongoing government shutdown and disruptions to federal nutrition assistance programs.
Lightly-Salted Productions will launch Route 22 Rampage for the Atari 2600 on November 15, 2025. Built with a mix of 6502 assembly and Batari Basic in a tight 16 KB footprint, the retro-modern racer challenges players to survive the chaos of Pennsylvania’s Route 22 while chasing the fastest time.
It’s not every day that a story of hard work and faith comes full circle, but for Richard G., October’s Employee of the Month at the Allentown Rescue Mission’s Clean Team Workforce, that’s exactly what happened.
When it comes to helping people say goodbye, Justin Keiper might just be the best in the business. The American Funeral Director magazine has named him the 2025 Runner-Up for Funeral Director of the Year.
New Bethany Inc., in partnership with Provident Bank, Jaindl Farms, and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, will host the annual Bob Price Memorial Turkey Drive on Friday, November 21, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The community is invited to donate 10- to 12-pound frozen turkeys to support under-resourced families across the Lehigh Valley.
ArtsQuest, in partnership with Embassy Bank and Phoebe Ministries, will host its annual Veterans Day Q&A Panel on Monday, November 10, at 9:30 a.m. in the Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
The Gap Theatre will host its first-ever live musical performance on Saturday, November 29, as The Fellowship of Love takes the stage for a matinee show blending music and visual art. Doors open at 12 p.m., and the performance begins promptly at 1 p.m.
IceHouse Punk & DIY will close out 2025 with a community-focused show on Thursday, November 6, combining live music and a food drive to support Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania.
Jiva Fitness 2.0, a boutique fitness center in Wilson Borough, will celebrate its official Grand Opening and Open House on Sunday, November 23, from 12 to 3 p.m. at 1005 Palmer Street, Easton.
The Unity Bank Classic Car Show is proof that the only thing more powerful than a vintage V8 is a good story.
The annual show was recently held at Unity Bank headquarters in Clinton, NJ. This year’s event raised a record-setting $9,000 for Family Promise of Hunterdon and Warren Counties. The weather was crisp and clear, the lot was packed with cars and spectators, and the stories were just as colorful as the paint jobs.
A Lehigh Valley holiday tradition with heart and humor is back and bigger than ever. The Peter Kearns Memorial Christmas Tree Toss, presented by More Miles Automotive in collaboration with Lehigh Valley with Love Media, will return on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. at More Miles Automotive (1458 Stefko Blvd., Bethlehem).
The 104th Bethlehem Halloween Parade was everything we could’ve hoped for; perfect fall weather, packed sidewalks, and what felt like a thousand K-pop demon hunters marching past.
The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, PA recognized Just Born, Inc. with the Dedication to Youth Award for their decades of commitment to local children and families.
Ed Broczkowski, Chief Strategy Officer at Just Born, and Meg Dowd, Corporate Affairs Manager, reflect on the company’s deep roots in the Bethlehem community, their support of youth programs, and the shared values that have guided this partnership for generations.
💙 Together, Just Born and the Boys & Girls Club continue to build stronger communities and inspire great futures.
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