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    Week in review: Jan. 7-13, 2024

    LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller
    Published January 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST
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    Air Force One at LVIA on Jan. 12, 2024

    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. Biden tours Main Street in Emmaus

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    President Joe Biden disembarks Air Force One on Jan. 12, 2024 at Lehigh Valley International Airport
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    2 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA with Susan Wild, D-Pa. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    3 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA with Susan Wild, D-Pa. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    4 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA with Susan Wild, D-Pa. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    5 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
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    Left to right: Gov. Josh Shapiro, President Biden, Rep. Susan Wild and Sen. Bob Casey on Jan. 12, 2024 at Lehigh Valley International Airport.
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    7 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    8 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden talks with Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    9 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    10 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    11 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    Pa. Sen. Bob Casey, left, and Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro speak on the tarmac while awaiting President Biden. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
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    12 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro, left, and Pa. Sen. Bob Casey await President Biden. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    13 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro awaits President Biden. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    14 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    Pa. Sen. Bob Casey, left, and Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro await President Biden. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    15 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    Susan Wild, D-Lehigh Valley, sits in the presidential limousine with President Joe Biden and Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher
    16 of 16  — 011224 Biden in Lehigh Valley
    President Biden lands at LVIA. President Joseph Biden lands at Lehigh Valley International Airport on Friday, January 12, 2024. He is in the Lehigh Valley to talk about Bidenomics, his economic recovery plan.
    Donna S. Fisher

    2. UPDATE: East Penn schools dismissing early amid buzz Biden will visit Emmaus

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    President Joe Biden delivers a speech on infrastructure spending at Carpenters Pittsburgh Training Center, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

    3. A flood of road closures: Lehigh Valley streets expected to be impacted by storm
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    Lower Macungie Fire Dept.
    A rainstorm is expected to cause flooding on many roadways throughout the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

    4. Dave & Buster's to unveil revamped Lehigh Valley location

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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Dave & Buster's Lehigh Valley location will reveal a fresh look with new gaming options, a revamped menu, and more on Friday, Jan. 12, with the first 200 customers receiving free games for a year.

    5. Central Moravian Church mourns the passing, plans services for Senior Pastor Hopeton Clennon

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    Central Moravian Church
    The Central Moravian Church presents its Festival of Carols on Dec. 2 in Bethlehem.

    6. Lehigh Valley’s ‘best cheesesteak’ shop opening 2nd location

    Giacomo's new location in Palmer Township
    Jim Deegan
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Giacomo’s Italian Market and Grille plans to open a second location in spring 2024 in Palmer Township, at the former Miller’s Paint & Wallpaper building at 4041 William Penn Highway.

    7. St. Luke's CEO: 'We are not for sale'
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    WLVR
    Protection from COVID is now available for everyone.

    8. Famed 1980s band announced for return show at Quakertown venue

    The Hooters
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    The Hooters, with Eric Bazilian third from left

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    Mariella Miller
    I am senior digital news content producer for LehighValleyNews.com. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media’s news department as assignment editor in 2018 after working in journalism for more than 30 years. Named a National Press Foundation fellow three times for my work in print journalism, I’ve also been recognized by the Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association and with several Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. During my 27 years at The Morning Call in Allentown, I worked business, features and municipal beats. I’ve taught college journalism throughout the Lehigh Valley and managed a local digital news platform for AOL/Patch for several years. I’m a graduate of Marywood University and I’ve discovered that grandchildren are life’s best gift. Contact me at MariellaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8222.
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