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Week in review: April 23-29, 2023

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Danza Azteca Del Anáhuac
The sounds of the drums will introduce the Aztec dancers as they take the stage for a sacred and ceremonial dance.

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. Test your knowledge of these stories and more from this week with our weekly news quiz. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

1. Bethlehem school board approves next superintendent

Jack Silva
Sarah Mueller
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LehighValleyNews.com
Newly appointed BASD Jack Silva chats with meeting attendee after being voted the new superintendent

2. Ex-employee charged in Lower Macungie Giant food tampering

Giant Supermarket
State Police are investigating a food tampering incident at the Hamilton Boulevard Giant Supermarket in Lower Macungie Township

3. Touchstone Theatre’s ¡Fiesta Latina! will feature Aztec dancing, reggaeton performances

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Danza Azteca Del Anáhuac

4. How much can schools limit speech? Judge asks ACLU, Saucon Schools to react in Satan Club case

Edward Cahn Federal Courthouse  Allentown Center City, Lehigh valley
Donna S. Fisher
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For LehighValleyNews.com
This is the Edward N. Cahn Federal Courthouse on Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pa. in February, 2023.

5. Home is where the art is: Students liven Bethlehem retirement community with murals

Liam O'Donnell, Freedom High student
Will Oliver
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LehighValleyNews.com
Liam O'Donnell, a junior at Freedom High School, touches up a bush with some bright green accents.

6. Hoagiefest on hold: Wawa denied for Freemansburg Avenue

Bethlehem Township Municipal Building Sign
Will Oliver
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LehighValleyNews.com
Township planners unanimously approved site plans and conditional use at Monday's meeting. The final decision rides on a vote from the board of commissioners.

7. Bangor students heading to state Envirothon for 8th straight year

Bangor Envirothon
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Joshua Thomas
Bangor Area High School's teams placed first and second at the Northampton County Conservation District’s annual Envirothon competition, held April 20, 2023 at Louise Moore Park. From left, back row: Jeffrey Keifer, Robert Hachtman, Matt Vidal, Logan Rusche, Abigail Duyssen, Emma Toth, Blythe Kratzer, Annabelle Gormont and Josh Thomas. From left, front row: Mia Mariano, Brianna Kale, Priya Tam and Jasmine Xiao

8. New Allentown foot race will be ultra-challenging

Lehigh Parkway
Stephanie Sigafoos
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LehighValleyNews.com
Allentown's Lehigh Parkway