Good morning, Allentown.

Families with ties to Ukraine will gather at St Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. to hold a prayer service marking the war's fourth anniversary — sharing stories of loss and hope while collecting donations for hygiene products and generators.

Wawa will open its newest store tomorrow, Feb.

26, at 3015 Lehigh St with a patriotic celebration. The event includes a ribbon cutting and a hoagie-building contest—led by General Manager Christopher Olsson at 7:55 a.m.

Dan VonDielingen of Eli Lilly will speak at the LVEDC annual meeting on March 17 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, where he will discuss a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical campus in Upper Macungie Township expected to create over 850 jobs.

Lehigh Valley International Airport saw a 2.9% drop with 71,899 passengers in January (70 flight cancellations due to snow) while cargo reached over 18.3 million pounds; LNAA warns February may see more weather delays.

KidsPeace and Lehigh Carbon Community College launched a Mental Health Technician Training Academy to help students prepare for children’s mental health careers.

The program offers classroom instruction, simulations and job-shadowing (at KidsPeace’s Orchard Hills Campus in Orefield) and will give graduates a pathway to preferred job openings.

Congressman Ryan Mackenzie said he will bring Sarah Arndt, a Head Start educator from Lehighton, to the President’s State of the Union address at 9 p.m. Tuesday at the U.S. Capitol, highlighting her 13 years supporting early childhood education and reliable child care.

The Waterfront development revised its master plan to focus on housing that will ease a 9,000-unit gap and rising rents in the area.

The River House apartment building with 201 units will open in August and include retail space, making community amenities more accessible along the river.

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.

Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Springfield Thunderbirds

7:05-8:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the thrilling showdown between the Phantoms and Thunderbirds in an exciting ice hockey match.