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Allentown
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After Sunday's snowfall, local children enjoyed sledding at the hill behind Cedar Crest College (a popular spot) where they traded shovels for sleds and embraced an old-fashioned winter play day. 69 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Three older adults died after shoveling snow on Sunday, Jan. 26—each death was ruled natural, and the Lehigh County Coroner advised people with heart concerns to take breaks and seek help when clearing snow. Daily Voice
- ➤ A sinkhole opened along the 1200 block of North 15th Street between Fairmount and Woodlawn on Monday afternoon—forcing two families to evacuate their homes as they were moved to a hotel, with no injuries reported. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Former NFL running back Andre Williams, now an entrepreneur (who played for the Giants and Chargers), will share his business journey at a sports branding panel at DeSales University in Center Valley on February 23; he pivots from football to ecommerce, fashion and fitness. Lehigh Valley Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Commercial real estate vacancy increased in 2025 along the I-78/I-81 corridor in the Lehigh Valley, yet strong leasing gains + 12.3 million sqft of new construction projects and nearly half of fourth-quarter developments leased point to growth heading into 2026. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A major winter storm forced Allentown schools to close in-person classes yesterday, and lessons moved online + officials plan to assess when it is safe to resume face-to-face instruction. Daily Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews from the Lehigh County Authority fixed a water main break at the intersection of Parkway Blvd & Ott Street in downtown on Monday; customers were advised to run cold water if it appeared cloudy. No boil water advisory was issued. 69 News
- ➤ PennDOT lifted speed limits on area roads as winter storm cleanup continues+crews will treat each roadway until conditions improve. 69 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ WalletHub’s study from Monday, Jan. 26 shows Pennsylvania remains one of the nation’s top 10 states for retirement. The state ranked eighth overall thanks to high quality of life and strong health care access despite low tax ratings. Daily Voice
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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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Simon Mulligan Jazz Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets available — Experience the captivating blend of classical and jazz by acclaimed pianist Simon Mulligan.
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Providence Bruins at Lehigh Valley Phantoms
7:00-9:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting AHL matchup between the Bruins and Phantoms.
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