Good morning, Allentown.

Bakeries across the Lehigh Valley are preparing for Fastnacht Day today by spreading orders from Thursday through Tuesday to ease the rush; Naz-O-Nuts expects to fry over 10,000 fastnachts while Egypt Star Bakery crews work nonstop + welcome walk-in customers until 12:00 p.m.

The IronPigs' annual Fastnacht Day tradition returns for its 6th year — orders for fried potato doughnuts and special apparel are available at Coca-Cola Park, with pickup Monday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday for remaining orders.

City crews are still clearing roads after a January snowstorm, as freezing temperatures have stalled melting.

Crews worked Monday on N 6th St near Justice Hayes's home and are now focused on schools + hospitals while advising residents to be patient if their priority street has not yet been reached.

River Crossing YMCA cut the ribbon on its upgraded wellness center today in Allentown & celebrated the launch of expanded wellness services for the local community.

LVHN is upgrading its Family Birth and Newborn Center at Pocono campus with private rooms replacing shared ones + additional labor and delivery rooms will be completed in 2027 with help from local donors.

Blue Mountain (in Carbon County) opened at 8 a.m. Monday for Presidents Day and saw heavy crowds amid a season strengthened by recent snowstorms; the resort will host Winterfest next weekend (Feb.

21-22) with live music, a U.S. Luge team-built track, and snowmaking tours.

Devonta Smith and Friends Celebrity Softball Game will take place at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday, May 2 (gates open at noon, Home Run Derby at 1:30 p.m. and game at 3 p.m.) as announced by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Clear Vision Marketing group.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Eastern PA Spring Home Show

4-8 p.m. — Allentown Agri-Plex — Check website for details — Explore innovative home designs and connect with experts to transform your living space.

March Hoops Championship Celebration

12:00 AM – 11:30 PM — Sports & Social Allentown — $100 fan gear gift card and food package for winning table — Celebrate March Madness with great food and prizes at your local hotspot.