Good morning, Allentown.

At the Macungie Borough Council meeting on March 16, police officers were honored for heroic actions.

Mayor Sell recognized Officer Diaz after he rescued an elderly resident during a fire, and commended Officer Santiago for earlier acts.

LVEDC held a record meeting at SteelStacks as it showcased Eli Lilly’s $3.5 billion plan to build an automated injectable manufacturing campus in Upper Macungie Township.

The project will create 850 high-paying technical jobs and spur STEM training with Lehigh Carbon Community College.

The Society of the Arts will transform the 1855 John B.

Shimer House in Emmaus into a designer showcase beginning May 2, blending historic windows and fireplaces with modern designs to raise funds for the Allentown Art Museum - guided tours and special events will run through May 17.

Harold Holzer, a noted Lincoln scholar, presented his book at the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, explaining how both Jefferson and Lincoln valued freedom despite their differences (432 W.

Walnut St.). The talk drew over 200 local audience members and highlighted common ideals that helped shape America.

Lower Macungie Middle School Theatre presents The SpongeBob Musical today at 7 p.m., with additional performances on March 20 and 21.

The production features 114 students who bring underwater adventure to life with vibrant costumes, lively music, and energetic dance (directed by Patrick Campbell).

Lehigh University announced a $10 million gift from local donors to create the Jackson Laboratory for first-year engineering students in its FYRE program — a pilot involving 34 students that will expand by 2028.

Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School and Northampton Community College submitted their 2026‑27 budget requests to the school district on March 9; BAVTS seeks funds to open a south campus at the former Bethlehem Steel facility (315 Columbia St.) while NCC requested an increase for growing dual enrollment programs.

Matthew T. Korp will retire as trustee of LCCC on June 30 after 26 years of service, and the Catasauqua Board approved his decision while awarding him a Rough Rider pass — an offer for free attendance at district events.

The School District board met March 11 to review middle school math intervention programs.

A teacher detailed a small-group program using Voyage Math and IXL, and special education teachers recommended a new VMath curriculum while the board will meet again April 2 at 1140 Salisbury Road.

On March 5, the Lower Macungie Township Board approved a land development plan for a 54,930 sqft light manufacturing facility at 7428 Industrial Park, located at the intersection of Schoeneck and Alburtis roads.

The decision came during a scheduled meeting and approved sewage planning and farming on 158 acres.

The Jenks Productions Home Show (held March 6 to 8) returned to the Agri~Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds, where vendors and experts offered local homeowners creative ideas for renovation and improvement.

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.

Tigers Jaw Concert

7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $52-$53 — Catch Tigers Jaw live in concert with last-minute tickets available.

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.

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.

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.

Bridgeport Islanders vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05-9:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticketed event — Exciting AHL action as the Islanders take on the Phantoms at home.

Dashboard Confessional Concert

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt melodies from Dashboard Confessional's latest album 'All The Truth That I Can Tell'.