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Week in review: Dec. 3 - 9, 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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Mary Ann has her prayers answered when she finally has the chance to adopt a baby. When a storm strands her in Bethlehem, PA, the local innkeeper finds her shelter with her brother Joe, which turns out to be an unexpected blessing. Photo: Laura Vandervoort, Benjamin Ayres Credit: ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Steve Ackerman
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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.

Test your knowledge of the news with LehighValley.com's NewsQuiz at 1 p.m. Sunday.

1. First look at Hallmark's Christmas movie ‘Miracle in Bethlehem, Pa.’

2. Will an iconic symbol go dark? Fate of PPL Tower's Christmas display murky as building is vacated

3. Allentown bar, an 'icon' of Lehigh Valley music scene, to close by year's end

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Jabber Jaws Bar & Grille, at 1327 W. Chew St., announced Saturday that it "will be closing our door for the last time" on Dec. 30. Jason Addy

4. Council approves no-confidence measure against Allentown mayor

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Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Oct. 16 in City Hall while presenting his 2024 budget proposal. Jason Addy

5. Bethlehem once again gets Hallmark treatment with livestream of Main Street

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The season is nearly upon us. See what Bethlehem and other places around the Lehigh Valley have in store. Courtesy

6. As Christmas nears, Lehigh Valley tree farms face an especially complicated shortage

7. Local designer revives charming 1930s Bethlehem home in a once-in-a-century makeover

8. Easton celebrates 1st night of Hanukkah in Centre Square with menorah lighting

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Members of the Lehigh Valleys Jewish community, along with friends and supporters, celebrated the first night of Hanukkah in Centre Square with the lighting of the menorah. Brian Myszkowski
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