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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The former Lehigh Valley Dairy site in Whitehall Township, demolished by Elias Property Group, is being cleared for future development, with planning stages pending post-demolition assessments. 69 News
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Zoo initiates a $10 million construction project to enhance its facilities with a new playground, splash pad, barn, and education center, aiming for completion by summer 2027. 69 News
- ➤ PPL Corporation's annual employee-led charitable giving campaign, with matching contributions from affiliated foundations, raised nearly $9 million for nearly 500 local nonprofits across Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Kentucky, and Virginia, supporting community services and designating $100,000 to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. 69 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Allentown firefighters successfully extricated a person trapped inside a trash truck early Monday morning, with the individual sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Syriana Mediterranean Grill in Allentown has indefinitely closed due to severe damage from a fire on Valentine's Day. Lehigh Valley Live
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses face challenges due to rising egg prices and shortages, exacerbated by the loss of nearly 30 million egg-laying hens to avian flu, forcing price adjustments and menu changes. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allentown City Council agreed to pay solicitor Maria Montero an additional $15,000 to coordinate with special counsel in investigating discrimination allegations against the mayor and administrators. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
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Monster Jam at PPL Center
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Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show
The Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show features landscape designers and vendors showcasing a variety of flowers, plants, garden products, and art.
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Sebastian Maniscalco Live at PPL Center
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will perform live at the PPL Center in Allentown.
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Rascal Flatts - Life Is A Highway Tour
Rascal Flatts will celebrate 25 years of music with a concert at the PPL Center in Allentown.
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Cowboy Bebop Live Concert
A 14-piece ensemble of professional musicians will perform music from the acclaimed anime series Cowboy Bebop.
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