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Allentown
Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Bethlehem Planning Commission approved a 34,000 sqft expansion for Steel Ice Center at 320 E. First St.—adding a third ice rink and a 6,000 sqft fitness center pending city and environmental approvals—with a nearby eight-unit residential plan deferred pending revised proposals. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Emmaus-based JuxtaHub named Ryan Hill as its new executive director, bringing 18 years of arts experience to expand its community programming (board president Gary Guthrie praises his leadership). He will build an arts and innovation summer camp and soon announce an event featuring its 18 resident artists. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn College will offer an Advanced Manufacturing Pre-Apprenticeship program for ASD students starting Jan. 23 at local schools. The instructor-led labs and online modules, funded by federal and state grants, will train students on job-ready manufacturing skills. WLVR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced that Pleasant Valley High School won the Fan Favorite award, with Lehigh Career and Technical Institute receiving an honorable mention and Pocono Mountain High School earning the Judges Pick; the contest featured the theme (Don't Race. Allow some Space.) with 15 painted plows. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Pennsylvania health officials say there is no change to the state's childhood vaccine guidance despite a CDC update that changes recommendation labels—vaccine availability, insurance coverage and school requirements remain the same, and families should consult health providers with questions. 69 News
- ➤ St. Luke’s University Health Network opened an expanded Sleep Lab at its Miners Campus after an eight-month construction, investing $1.8M to add eight beds, six testing rooms, and three specialized providers (improving access) for sleep disorder care for residents of Carbon and Schuylkill counties. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Local couple Toyna and Matthew Arnold face a tough challenge as rising health costs force Toyna to pay an extra $700 per month after Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies ended; she is considering divorce so Matthew can qualify for benefits. 69 News
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I Puritani
12:55-5:00 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beauty of Bellini’s final masterpiece with a stellar cast and stunning new production.
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Frank DiBussolo Trio: Bucky Pizzarelli Legacy
7:30-10 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets required — Experience masterful jazz guitar in tribute to the legendary Pizzarelli.
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Neko Case Concert
7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $1 from each ticket benefits Peer Solutions — Experience an evening of enchanting music by Neko Case in a welcoming venue.
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Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
7:05-9:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Tickets required — A thrilling AHL matchup featuring local hockey rivalries.
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Downtown Allentown Restaurant Week
February 1-7 — Downtown Allentown — Variety of offers and prix fixe menus — Indulge in delicious specials at local eateries during this culinary celebration.
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R&B ONLY
8 PM – 12 AM — Archer Music Hall — 21+ event — Sing, dance, and experience R&B music from past to present.
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