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Issue #046- January 4th, 2024

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Bethlehem Local Buzz
04 Jan

In this issue of Bethlehem Local Buzz


đŸŒšïžđŸ•’ Forecasters Predict Significant Snowfall in Lehigh Valley: 3-6 Inches Expected
🏠💹 Amendment: Free Radon Kits - American Lung Association’s Lifesaving Initiative for Pennsylvanians
 đŸŽđŸ‘‘ ArtsQuest's DĂ­a de los Reyes Event: A Blend of Culture, Cuisine, and Community in Bethlehem
đŸš«đŸŸ  Bethlehem City Council Votes to Prohibit Puppy Mill Pet Sales
💩🏭 Monocacy Creek Advocacy Group Voices Alarm Over Hanover Township Warehouse Plan
🎭 This Week’s Events, Daily Quotes, Trivia, and More!

“We are twice armed if we fight with faith.”

- Plato

Forecasters Predict Significant Snowfall in Lehigh Valley: 3-6 Inches Expected ❄

Forecasters predict a major snowstorm in the Lehigh Valley this weekend, potentially bringing 3 to 6 inches of snow. The storm is expected to start on Saturday afternoon and last until Sunday evening. While the National Weather Service has yet to provide specific estimates, the region is bracing for significant snowfall, particularly near the I-78 corridor.

BETHLEHEM TRIVIA QUESTION: 

Which significant musical event took place for the first time in the United States in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A) The first performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in North America

B) The United States debut of Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor

C) The founding concert of the New York Philharmonic

D) The premiere of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue”

(Answer at bottom of Newsletter)

Free Radon Test Kits: American Lung Association’s Lifesaving Initiative for Pennsylvanians

Amendment: We mistakenly posted an incorrect URL link for the free radon test kits yesterday. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please click below:

 Note: Although only three days into January, we are getting late reports that there is a limited supply of radon kits left per region. Enter your zip code where prompted to see your region’s supply. If “out of stock”, you can contact the American Lung Association for further stock inquiries/ kit requests.

January is National Radon Action Month. In response to a report showing high radon levels in many Pennsylvania homes, the American Lung Association is encouraging residents to test for radon. Winter is an ideal time to test and free test kits are available on the American Lung Association website, and the testing process is simple. High radon levels can be mitigated with affordable remediation systems to reduce the risk of lung cancer caused by radon exposure. You can also experience an interactive online learning program about radon gas here: American Lung Association: Radon Basics

ArtsQuest’s Dia de los Reyes Event: A Blend of Culture, Cuisine, and Community in Bethlehem

This Sunday, January 7th at 2pm, ArtsQuest in Bethlehem is celebrating DĂ­a de los Reyes, a significant event in Latino culture, with a variety of family-friendly activities. The celebration, marking the journey of the Three Wise Men, will feature storytelling, arts and crafts, and traditional Puerto Rican cuisine provided by Holy Infancy Church. Attendees can also enjoy live music and skating sessions at the SteelStacks ice rink, with festive tunes played by DJs from La Mega radio. This annual event is part of ArtsQuest's commitment to preserving and sharing Latino holiday traditions within the community.

Bethlehem City Council Votes to Prohibit Puppy Mill Pet Sales

National Dog Day GIF by Shelter Pet Project

Bethlehem has enacted an ordinance banning the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits from commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy mills, within city limits. The ordinance, aimed at reducing animal cruelty and promoting humane pet adoption, allows pet stores to offer space for shelter and rescue group advertisements but prohibits the sale of animals from mills. This measure aligns Bethlehem with other Pennsylvania cities that have implemented similar bans.

Monocacy Creek Advocacy Group Voices Alarm Over Hanover Township Warehouse Plan

Water over the rocks

The Monocacy Creek Watershed Association has expressed concerns over a proposed warehouse project in Hanover Township, which could impact Monocacy Creek due to stormwater runoff. The project by Arcadia Development Corp. involves replacing the SureStay Plus Hotel with a large warehouse. The association is urging public comments to the DEP to protect the creek's high-quality water status.

This Week’s Bethlehem Area Events


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The Answer to “Did You Know” Trivia: 

B) The United States debut of Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor.

On March 27, 1900, the Bach Choir of Bethlehem presented the U.S. debut of Johann Sebastian Bach's Mass in B Minor at the city's Central Moravian Church. This event marked a significant moment in the cultural history of Bethlehem, reflecting its status as one of the leading Moravian communities in the Northeastern United States

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