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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LVEDC has released two new testimonial videos that highlight local quality of life, jobs and education to promote the region as a great place to live, work and learn — produced by Digital Feast Studios, the videos are available on LVEDC’s YouTube page for sharing. Lehigh Valley Business
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 2 that 29-year-old Matthew Rivera was pronounced dead at his Allentown home at 2:49 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1 after a natural death was determined by the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center. Daily Voice
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ B. Braun announced CEO Rob Albert will retire on June 30 after a 42-year career, and Michael Parden will become CEO effective May 1 — the new executive will relocate to the Lehigh Valley with his family. 69 News
- ➤ Peoples Security Bank announced that its president Thomas P. Tulaney will retire on April 3, and CEO Gerard A. Champi is expected to become president while Tulaney remains as a senior advisor (to assist during the leadership transition). Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Allentown School District will resume a regular schedule today as students and staff return to in person learning while city crews continue clearing sidewalks and streets. The district advises extra travel time since bus delays may occur and STA will update routes as needed. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Snow squalls and snow showers will sweep the region on Friday, Feb. 6, making travel hazardous and pushing temperatures 15 to 25 degrees below average by Saturday. A potential major winter storm is forecast to move in starting Thursday, Feb. 12, with impacts felt around Valentine's Day. Daily Voice
- ➤ On Monday night, Allentown residents discussed a city plan to plant 600 trees in underinvested neighborhoods, following nearly $1M in federal funding — officials will hold more meetings to shape an urban forestry master plan that will develop through 2028. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews restored water on East Boulevard in Bethlehem by 3 p.m. after an 8-inch water main break left 20 homes without service; workers in Salisbury Township are expected to finish repairs on East Emmaus Avenue by 6 p.m.—a break in Lower Saucon Township has caused outages amid frigid wind chills. Lehigh Valley Live
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Krispy Kreme’s limited-time Valentine’s Doughnut Collection debuts today at local shops, through its app, and at select retailers. The collection features three heart-shaped treats and one twist on a classic favorite, and fans may share photos for a chance to win free doughnuts (contest ends Feb. 13). Daily Voice
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Waterfront Development Company completed an updated master plan for The Waterfront, a 29-acre mixed-use riverfront campus along the Lehigh River. The new plan increases housing and refines office space while expanding retail and public areas and will move into detailed planning with local partners. Bethlehem Press
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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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AWS Certified Machine Learning: Specialty Training Class
Mar 2-6 — Code One CPR Training — $2100 — Enhance your skills with expert-led AWS machine learning training in Allentown.
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