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Allentown
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission is coordinating with tech developers to plan new AI-driven data centers that promise local job growth while addressing power and infrastructure concerns — proposals include a 5.1 million sqft Atlas Industrial project in South Whitehall and another expansion in Upper Macungie. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ The LVEDC released its seventh Hot Careers Dashboard and Guide today, showing the region’s most in-demand jobs, salaries and training programs (including options for students and mid-career professionals). Career counselors and employers can use the guide to plan workforce development. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Catasauqua High School announced its first-quarter honor roll for grades 9 to 12 as part of the 2025 – 26 academic year. The school highlighted students’ academic achievements on campus. Lehigh Valley Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Riders raised concerns at a meeting Wednesday night as LANTA proposed fare hikes—raising base fares from $2 to $2.50, day passes from $4 to $5, and monthly passes from $60 to $70—to meet state requirements and inflation; the board will vote next month, with increases in effect by late March. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio said his office has expanded post-mortem testing for respiratory viruses – influenza, COVID‑19 and RSV – in unattended home deaths to confirm causes. Deputies now carry testing kits, and results are processed within 48–72 hours and shared with local health officials to track the surge. WLVR
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A seven-story apartment building at Walnut and South Fourth with 44 one- and two-bedroom units received preliminary final approval Tuesday from the planning commission in Allentown — the project, known as The Quarter, will feature interior parking, a lobby, and a green rooftop lounge as additional plans are pending. WLVR
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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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