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Allentown
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Union Lutheran Church will hold a purse bingo event on March 15 at 5500 Route 873 in Schnecksville with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. and a game at 1 p.m., offering raffles plus baked goods and food, with a snow date set for March 22. Bethlehem Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Officials reported that six deaths in Lehigh and two in Berks were linked to strenuous snow removal after recent winter storms + warned that cold weather + heavy exertion can stress the heart in people with underlying conditions. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local employers in Lehigh Valley use AI to screen resumes and craft job descriptions — yet industry experts stress that human judgment continues to drive hiring decisions. CareerLink advisers encourage job seekers to optimize resumes with keywords for better visibility. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Josh Early Candies in South Whitehall Township is preparing handmade Easter treats, including chocolate bunnies and bite-sized candy eggs, with chefs demonstrating the process Tuesday morning so fresh goodies will hit the shelves later that day. 69 News
- ➤ Cumulus Media, which owns local stations such as 99.9 The Hawk and CAT Country 96, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week in a Texas court (the restructuring plan aims to cut about $600 million in debt) while promising no change for employees, partners or listeners. Lehigh Valley Live
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown Planning Commission approved plans for 10 new classrooms at Sonia Sotomayor Dual Language Immersion Academy today using temporary modulars for about 30 months, while City Council's final approval is pending. Neighbors worry the project will remove a cherished park (land deeded in 1945). 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ PennDOT announced Tuesday that it is funding 12 projects for new EV charging stations along major highways — including sites in Fleetwood, Allentown, and Bethlehem — to expand EV access under the NEVI program. The projects add to $54 million already committed and follow 30 stations already built. Lehigh Valley Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola plans to introduce bills to suspend gasoline and diesel taxes for 60 days—aiming to ease rising fuel costs while bonding covers any short-term funding gaps for road projects and law enforcement. 69 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ South Whitehall Township’s 1770 barn, once owned by a Revolutionary War chaplain, is suffering water damage as its owner, Jares Corporation, plans to sell 1,400 acres including a data center. Township officials are in talks to preserve the landmark near Jordan Creek Parkway. 69 News
- ➤ City council approved a new seven-story mixed-use building downtown called Ironside Lofts, which will offer shops on the first floor and 107 apartments above—next to the Walnut-Street Garage. The project met design requirements set by the Historic Architectural and Review Board. Bethlehem Press
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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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Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins at Lehigh Valley Phantoms
7:05-8:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Watch the exciting matchup between local hockey teams in the heart of Allentown.
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StamperCon Allentown
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat — The Allentown Fairgrounds — $6.00 — Celebrate creativity in crafting at this vibrant convention.
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