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Week in review: Dec. 17-23, 2023

Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

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Saucon Valley Carriage Company offers scene rides at Christmastime, plus horse-drawn experiences for weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions.
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Mariella Miller

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

1. LVHN and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals plan to merge

2. A Christmas tradition for families or couples: Meet the horses of Bethlehem's carriage rides

3. Allentown teacher charged with drug-dealing resigned quietly

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An empty hallway at William Allen High School. Tyler Pratt

4. Foxy's Cradle kitten rescue not permitted, township panel rules

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North Whitehalls Zoning Hearing Board announced neonatal kitten rescue Foxys Cradle violated zoning regulations at a meeting held Thursday, Dec. 20. An attorney representing the rescue said her clients would need to "regroup" before taking further action. Brian Myszkowski

5. Living trees 'greener' than plastic, experts say

6. Lehigh Valley Mall opens doors to much-anticipated Cheesecake Factory

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The Cheesecake Factory opened the doors to its Lehigh Valley Mall location this Tuesday, less than a week before Christmas, with dozens of people lining up to get some delectable dishes and those quintessential cheesecakes. Brian Myszkowski

7. Their cup runneth over: Coffee-loving folks flock to new Wawa in Bethlehem

8. Crayola makes its mark as one of the most 'authentic' brands in America

9. Dog virus in Pennsylvania: How to protect your pet from a canine condition sweeping the country

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A respiratory illness is plaguing dogs in 16 states, including Pennsylvania. Brittany Sweeney

9. Timber! Bethlehem's annual Christmas tree toss raises almost $2,300 for charity

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