Week in review: Nov. 19-25, 2023

LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller

Published November 25, 2023 at 1:00 PM EST

Hotel Bethlehem wreath.jpg — For the first time in more than a decade, Historic Hotel Bethlehem worked with a new interior designer to deck the halls. Interior Designer Anthony Sierra, of GailGray Home Furnishings and Interior Design, and his design partner Ty Cundey spent weeks transforming the iconic location into a winter wonderland.

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. Councilman: Allentown mayor’s ‘act of revenge’ in firing may merit vote of no confidence

230906 Allentown City Council Tuerk.jpg — Mayor Matt Tuerk at the Allentown City Council meeting Wednesday as Councilman Ed Zucal calls for an independent investigation of city government.

2. 2 hydrogen hubs are coming to Pennsylvania. What does it mean for the Lehigh Valley?

OCED H2Hubs Blueprint_1 — Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs will kickstart a national network of clean hydrogen producers, consumers and connective infrastructure while supporting the production, storage, delivery and end-use of clean hydrogen, according to the Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations.

3. Holiday decor at Hotel Bethlehem has the touch of a new interior designer after more than 10 years

Hotel Bethlehem lobby from balcony.jpg — For the first time in more than a decade, Historic Hotel Bethlehem worked with a new interior designer to deck the halls. Interior Designer Anthony Sierra, of GailGray Home Furnishings and Interior Design, and his design partner Ty Cundey spent weeks transforming the iconic location into a winter wonderland.

4. ACLU: Saucon Valley School District agrees to pay $200,000 to the Satanic Temple over alleged discrimination

Satan Club protest — Religious leaders and others pray and protest the first meeting of the Afterschool Satan Club at Saucon Valley Middle School

5. Lafayette College chosen to host 2024 U.S. vice presidential debate

6. Northampton County certifies election results despite outcry over election integrity

Northampton County 2023 election certification — More than 100 people filled the Northampton County Courthouse's cafeteria Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 for the Northampton County Election Commission's post-election meeting. The commission voted 4-1 to certify election results despite hours of public comment urging them not to.

7. Allentown School Board names new principal for Dieruff High School

Allentown City Hall, Allentown Arts Park, Lehigh County Jail, prison, Allentown Center City, Lehigh Valley, Allentown School District — This is the Allentown School District Administration Building in Allentown

8. PPL to pay $1 million penalty in overbilling debacle that affected thousands

Many PPL customers were recently billed for "estimated" usage instead of actual usage. This resulted in bills being higher than normal.