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Allentown
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, March 3, skywatchers in Allentown can see a total lunar eclipse when the Moon turns red from sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere, with totality from 6:04 a.m. to 7:03 a.m. — binoculars or a telescope may improve the view. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown Jewish Center hosted a Purim Carnival on Sunday that celebrated community traditions for local families. The event brought residents together to enjoy cultural festivities in the center. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown School District announced an expansion at the Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy to extend from Pre-K to eighth grade. The first phase will add 10 modular classrooms and a STEAM room for science & tech on Tacoma Street, with classrooms available by August 2026. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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Music Monday at Allentown Library
10-11 a.m. — Allentown Public Library — Free entry — Bring your littles for a fun music session in the Children’s Department.
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