Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
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🏘️ Community
'No Address,' a film highlighting the issue of homelessness and co-produced by Ashanti, debuted in the Lehigh Valley to raise awareness and support local efforts against homelessness.
The Allentown Police Department conducted a ceremony to promote and swear in officers, emphasizing their integral role in the city's safety and community.
🚨 Crime
A 24-year-old man from New Jersey was arrested for allegedly stealing over $600,000 in gold and cash from a 74-year-old through an elaborate scam involving fake PayPal reimbursements.
A man from New Jersey scammed a 74-year-old Pennsylvania resident out of nearly $700,000 in gold and cryptocurrency by posing as a PayPal agent.
📰 Economy
Nestle Purina Petcare union employees in Allentown are scheduled to strike on Sunday.
🎓 Education
Harrison-Morton Middle School students will return to in-person classes at seven different buildings, with a focus on easing transportation concerns explained in a recent Zoom meeting.
Over 40 Penn State Lehigh Valley engineering students gained practical insights into the steel-making process through a field trip to the PA Heritage Site at SteelStacks, enhancing their understanding of industrial operations and design.
🌲 Environment
Allentown celebrates young leaders for climate action projects, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and local youth initiatives, encouraging further creativity and responsibility in environmental stewardship.
🎉 Allentown Events
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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.
Sebastian Maniscalco Live at PPL Center
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will perform live at the PPL Center in Allentown.
Rascal Flatts - Life Is A Highway Tour
Rascal Flatts will celebrate 25 years of music with a concert at the PPL Center in Allentown.
Cowboy Bebop Live Concert
A 14-piece ensemble of professional musicians will perform music from the acclaimed anime series Cowboy Bebop.
West End St. Patrick’s 5K Race 2025
The West End St. Patrick’s 5K in Allentown, PA, returns for its 15th year, inviting participants to don festive green attire for a spirited community race.
NCAA Men's Hockey Allentown Regional - Session 1
The PPL Center will host the 2025 NCAA Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey regionals, featuring exciting matchups from top teams.
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