Good morning, Allentown.

LaTarsha Brown, a 42-year-old city employee and school board member, was charged Monday with making false reports and tampering with evidence after she reported finding a noose on her desk at City Hall—DNA tests linked the noose to her while samples from nine other employees showed no match.

On Sunday, Allentown held its 70th anniversary St Patrick's Day Parade in the West End with more than 90 community groups that included pipe bands and Irish dance teams.

Organizers said the event marked a weekend of celebrations with a Cultural Community Day, a 5K race and the crowning of this year's parade king and queen—highlighting the city's long Irish heritage.

A driver's license center in Allentown opened Monday to help Pennsylvanians get a REAL ID ahead of the May 7 deadline for boarding domestic flights and entering federal facilities — some residents queued in cold, rainy weather while others said a regular license works if they are not traveling.

Lehigh Valley Health Network announced on Monday that Spirit Halloween raised $1 million for its Child Life Program at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital—funds that will be used to purchase video game systems, a VR headset for MRIs and giant fish tanks to help reduce the fear of treatment among children. The hospital will make these improvements to enhance the patient experience.

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.

Jessie's Girl: Back To The Eighties

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Cost Info — Relive the vibrant sounds and culture of the Eighties at this exciting music event.

Lets Sing Taylor - A Live Band Experience

7:30–9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Admission details not provided — Celebrate the music of Taylor Swift with a live band in a vibrant setting.

Mat Return Open Wrestling Tournament

11:00 AM - 12:59 AM — Muhlenberg Memorial Hall — Entry fee applicable — Compete in the excitement of men's folkstyle and novice women's freestyle wrestling.

Nunsense Musical Performance

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Discount tickets available — Enjoy a delightful night with the lovable antics of nuns in this entertaining musical.

Blue Zones Project Allentown Kick-off

10 AM – 3 PM — PPL Center — Free entry — Explore health and well-being through activities and local resources at this community kick-off event.

Easter Buffet

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Slopeside Pub & Grill — Enjoy a festive brunch or lunch buffet in a scenic ballroom setting.