Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
Good morning, Allentown.
💼 Business
PPL Corporation priced its public offering of 20,000,000 Equity Units at $50 each and expects the offering to close on February 26.
The company plans to list the units on the New York Stock Exchange and begin trading within 30 days of issuance.
Saxton & Stump launches a Trademark Monitoring Program to help franchise owners protect their brand across state, federal, and international jurisdictions.
The program offers ongoing monitoring and legal guidance to detect potential trademark issues early as franchisors expand.
🎭 Culture
Moravian Academy will present the musical comedy ‘Me and My Girl,’ about a Cockney man who inherits a fortune, on Feb.
27-28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 1 at 2 p.m. at its Merle Smith Campus-Dyer Auditorium (Bethlehem Township).
📰 Economy
Don Cunningham of the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation says Eli Lilly's major investment will boost our economy and create job opportunities while partnering with local schools to update curriculum and facilities for advanced manufacturing programs.
Preparations at Lehigh Carbon Community College will ready the workforce for future operations.
🎓 Education
Geneva Orth won first place in the Criminal Justice category at the Feb.
4 SkillsUSA competition held at Ag Hall in Allentown. The homeschool junior — selected by teachers at Lehigh Career and Technical Institute — will accept a scholarship to Northampton County Community College.
🏈 Sports
The Reading Fightin Phils will host a job fair (and national anthem auditions) to recruit new team support for the upcoming season.
Locals may find opportunities to join a familiar sports organization as the team gears up for play.
🎉 Allentown Events
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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.
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.
West End St. Patrick’s 5K
12:00 – 1:20 PM — Brown Hall — Celebrate Irish culture with a festive racing spirit at the Lehigh Valley's fun 5K event.
Community Event: Unlock Your Rebate
10 AM – 1 PM — Allentown YMCA — Free entry — Discover if you qualify for property tax or rent rebates with the help of local organizations.
HARDY's COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR
7-8:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience HARDY's blend of grit and heart in his celebrated return to country roots.
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