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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a yearlong closure due to fire damage, The Bacon Strip reopened Feb. 17 at 18 N. Second St. in Coplay. Mayor Bundra, his wife, and Police Chief Emrich joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony as patrons lined up early that morning to enjoy breakfast favorites. Lehigh Valley Press
- ➤ Students at Parkland School District sorted over 12,000 food items collected in just two weeks to support families facing food insecurity; the food is set to stock school pantries and serve about 216 families each month + inspire local advocacy. 69 News
- ➤ A Tuesday evening service at St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Allentown marked four years since Russia invaded Ukraine as Father Oleg Kravchenko led prayers for peace while two grieving mothers found comfort in the gathering (their sons fought in Ukraine). 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtsQuest will host a craft beer festival on March 28 at SteelStacks' Musikfest Café (tickets are on sale), featuring brews from over 25 local breweries and raffles with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity. 69 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in the Lehigh Valley edged up last week, with the local average rising to $3.091 per gallon while the nationwide average reached $2.94 amid higher demand and lower oil supplies, according to AAA and EIA; crude inventories fell by 9-million-barrel levels. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ The National Energy Improvement Fund financed $220M in 2025—supporting energy efficiency upgrades, safety, and comfort across 46 states with most funds directed to HVAC and electrification improvements while also launching preferred investment options for broader financing support. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Today, Governor Shapiro and DCED Secretary Rick Siger announced over $31 million in PA SITES grants to seven projects, including three in the Lehigh Valley, to create shovel-ready industrial sites. The awards fund site planning in Glendon and demolition in Hanover Township and improve a 26.4-acre parcel in Foster Township. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, the Lehigh County Board of Commissioners approved a scholarship program funded by the DA’s opioid settlement dollars for residents who have faced opioid-related hardships, with up to $150,000 available through the Lehigh Carbon Community College Foundation to support GED, ESL, certificate, and degree training. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Proposals for new data centers are emerging across the region, including South Whitehall and Upper Macungie, with community leaders urging a pause to plan ordinances for water use control (concerns focus on protecting local water supplies). Local action in Phillipsburg signals a move to manage these developments. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Lower Macungie Township, Thomas Johnson from Tri-State Training explains that knowing CPR (using 30 compressions and 2 rescue breaths) is vital for saving lives when the heart stops, and his class reinforces how to act until help arrives as American Heart Month ends today. 69 News
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Tigers Jaw Concert
7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $52-$53 — Catch Tigers Jaw live in concert with last-minute tickets available.
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