💵 How much will the Xfinity Live! remodel be?

😆 Upgrade for Xfinity Live!

New renovations to Xfinity Live! will add an outdoor beer garden, food truck area, two-story pavilion, and performance stage. The stadium district’s dining and entertainment complex will remain open during construction of the $15 million project. Additions are expected to be completed in 2026. [PhillyVoice]

🚌 What’s Up With SEPTA Now?!

SEPTA had been planning to reorganize the bus system by mid-2025 to make it more efficient and reliable. However, after SEPTA recently announced fare increases and service cuts, this plan is now on hold. Hope you’re okay with unreliable buses because it looks like it isn’t getting better anytime soon. [🔒The Inquirer]

❌ Musk Spreading False Claims

Elon Musk is spreading false claims about Pennsylvania Democrats, saying they are “openly doing crime now.” The “crime” Musk is referring to involves altering the outcome of the U.S. Senate race by allegedly counting votes cast by noncitizens. This would be illegal and there is no evidence to back it up. [🔒The Inquirer]

💔 Human Remains Found From MOVE Bombing

Penn Museum found the remains of 12-year-old Delisha Africa, one of 11 people who died when police dropped bombs on a West Philly rowhome in 1985. This discovery comes after a “comprehensive inventory” of the college’s biological anthropology section. The institute has contacted Delisha’s family. [PhillyVoice]

Christmastime transforms Pennsylvania into an enchanting wonderland of shimmering lights, spectacular decorations, and a hearty dose of holiday cheer. One city, however, stands out as perhaps the symbol of the holiday season, earning the title of the most magical Christmas town in Pennsylvania. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has consistently been named one of the top Christmas towns in the United States, most recently coming in at number 12 out of the 30 top Christmas towns named by Country Living. Bethlehem, also known as the Christmas City in Pennsylvania, is the place to go to wrap yourself in the holiday spirit.

Embrace the holiday spirit with a Christmastime visit to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The enchanting town earned its name and the title of The Christmas City when it was founded on Christmas Eve in 1741. Ever since, it's been a must-visit for holiday revelers who want to celebrate the season, do a little Christmas shopping, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season.

Christmas in Bethlehem means the annual Christkindlmarkt, an authentic German market that runs each year from late October through the beginning of December. Even if you miss Christkindlmarkt, you have until the end of December to stroll along Main Street, which hosts the charming Christmas Huts on Main. There, do a little before or after Christmas shopping, admire the decorated shop windows, and maybe even join in as Christmas carols ring out in the winter air.

If you’ve never been to the Christmas City in Pennsylvania, you can meet historic Bethlehem with a ride on a horse-drawn carriage. The 20-minute carriage ride, which you can pick up at Central Moravian Church on Main Street, promises a beautiful view of the twinkliest town in Pennsylvania. In the evening, climb aboard the Bethlehem by Night Motorcoach Tour, a 30-minute tour of the town as it shimmers with Christmas lights. Add a tour of the Trees of Historic Bethlehem to your itinerary, too. Three historic locations, including the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, feature more than 20 ornately-decorated themed trees.