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Wednesday, February 18th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Auto Show 'Accelerating Excellence' will run March 18-22 at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus, featuring electric and hybrid showcases, car clubs, a Shiftin2Gear Tuner Car Show and a Cards and Kids gala in Bethlehem (tickets start at $10, with discounts for children and seniors). Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Bethlehem's Lehigh Valley Auto Show runs from Wednesday, March 18 through Sunday, March 22 and previews cars + new mascot Driver. Its Cars and Kids, Because we Care Community Gala will be held on Saturday, March 21 at Wind Creek Bethlehem, awarding over seventy thousand in nonprofit grants. 69 News
- ➤ Mary Ann Donut Kitchen in Allentown served thousands of fasnachts yesterday, opening at 5:30 a.m. and selling until 6 p.m. to satisfy orders from longtime regulars and walk-in customers before Lent began + co-owners planned staffing for the busy day. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PPL Electric Utilities plans to build new transmission lines and a substation near a proposed data center in South Whitehall Township. The project (dubbed its Orefield Project) will take two years if approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, with work starting this summer and finishing by summer 2028. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Rooted Beyond Removal' exhibit opens in Lehigh County to celebrate Black History Month and show how past events shaped today. The exhibit displays photos and artifacts (from local collections) to connect community history with modern life. 69 News
- ➤ ArtsQuest has named Cory Stevens as executive director of Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks — he will lead the venue’s vision, programming and community engagement to build on its strong volunteer-driven culture. 69 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Pennsylvania ticked up this week as the Lehigh Valley average climbed to $3.086 from $3.082 last week, while national figures showed a modest rise amid increased gasoline demand reported by the Energy Information Administration. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A food processing hub and Warren County Community College have received a $980,000 grant to build a new center for training workers in modern agricultural technology - a project that will boost the local farming industry. 69 News
- ➤ The Nazareth Area School District approved spending up to $1.8 million to acquire Calandra’s property in Upper Nazareth Township for relocating its administrative offices and developing athletic fields due to increased enrollment; the nine-acre site near Nazareth Area Middle School was seized last December. 69 News
- ➤ John Rosenberger, known as the Voice of the Vikings, died Monday evening, leaving nearly 50 years of service in Catholic education at Allentown Central Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Easton; his long career inspired generations of students. Daily Voice
- ➤ Greater Lehigh Valley Writers' Group will hold its monthly hybrid meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Palmer Branch of the Easton Library and via Zoom, featuring author Jeffrey Voccola's talk on story arcs. A workshop on characters from 1 to 3 requires registration. Bethlehem Press
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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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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.
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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.
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