Good morning, Allentown.

YWCA Bethlehem is hosting its pop-up prom shop at 8 a.m. Saturday at Wind Creek Event Center; students can buy prom dresses for $20 (with Kiwanis vouchers available) plus shop for accessories and goodie bags in a fundraiser for youth programs.

Firefighters rescued a man from a second-story window, another from the same opening, and a third from the back of a burning home on the 9000 block of North Emery Street last Friday; five people were taken to the hospital as the fire marshal investigated the blaze.

The Allentown Symphony Orchestra held its second America 250 concert Tuesday night at Resurrected Life Church, featuring nine local composers who celebrated the nation’s birthday by drawing on local history & American narratives.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown is nominated for two awards at USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for its Runaway River and wave pool; voting has been open since March 23 and ends on April 20 at 11:59 a.m. with winners announced April 29 at 12:00 p.m.

Performers are announcing their own shows at SteelStacks as ArtsQuest delays its full summer lineup.

Hot 8 Brass Band will play at Levitt Pavilion on Saturday, May 23 (Memorial Day weekend), while Gráinne Duffy will perform on July 18, Bev Conklin on July 17, and Dirty Deeds on Oct. 23.

Gas prices in the Lehigh Valley reached $3.93 per gallon on March 23, up from $3.69 on March 16, according to AAA East Central's report.

The rise follows a national trend driven by seasonal demand and supply issues from the Iran situation.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission reviewed Eli Lilly’s plan to build a 925,000 sqft campus in Upper Macungie Township on Tuesday afternoon.

The project is set to open in 2031 and could create 850 jobs while raising concerns about truck traffic and road access.

On March 4, the Historical and Architectural Review Board granted a certificate of appropriateness at city hall’s Rotunda for façade work at 415 Long St.—the move lets homeowners Scott and Lisa Hummel update their Cape Cod home’s shutters, trim, and siding while they await a city council vote.

Fans gathered at SMP Mini Mart in Whitehall Township for National Cheesesteak Day today — locals savored both Lehigh Valley style and city cheesesteak options.

Owner Chad Sankari said long lines showed the community's excitement for this local food tradition.

A redevelopment project in Catasauqua got $3.7M in federal funding for work on the historic Crane Iron Company site.

The project will add over 300 apartments, several dozen townhomes, and retail space to Front Street and use the funds for road widening, sewer replacement, and a new retaining wall.

The former Dixie Cup Factory in Wilson Borough joined the National Historic Registry as Skyline Investment Group will convert it into 405 apartments + community spaces with tax credits starting in May and a TIF push planned for the $180 million project.

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'.

Last Thursday Band Concert

7:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Check ticket prices for a night of unforgettable music with Last Thursday Band.

Earth Day in the Park

12-6 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate the environment with activities, food, and vendor tables.