Good morning, Allentown.

Student researchers at Ramapo College used DNA and genetic genealogy to match a foot — found along the Delaware River in 2017 — to Maria Quinones Garcia, a 54-year-old woman who went missing from Allentown in 2014.

A federal jury ruled that two Northampton County Sheriff’s deputies did not use excessive force during the takedown of Paul Giammarinaro, a Bethlehem Township resident who claimed his arm was broken though he went to the emergency room three days later, while a former prosecutor said it was unclear how the injury occurred.

Allentown announced that its free Movies in the Park and Movies at the Pool series will host 12 family-friendly movie nights on Friday evenings from May through October with pre-movie activities starting at 6:30 p.m.—movies begin at sunset.

For pool screenings, the pool will close at 7 p.m. and reopen at 8 p.m. based on capacity.

Tacofest will return on June 1 from 1 to 6 p.m. at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

The festival will offer tacos from the Lehigh Valley and beyond, live music, Margarita Madness in the Musikfest Café (with Premium Access tickets available) and a Chihuahua Beauty Contest at 2 p.m. where dog owners may win prizes.

Hundreds of charter school students from Arts Academy Elementary are visiting the Allentown Art Museum this week to learn about music, dance, theater and visual art—part of the new Arts Academy Week program.

The initiative uses guided gallery discussions and hands-on art projects to help students explore creative expression.

An Allentown charter school has proposed a 4,100-seat multi-sport stadium at 555 Union Boulevard, but Coca-Cola Park—home to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs—has raised concerns over losing 50 parking spots and increased traffic.

City officials and planning commission members reviewed parts of the proposal and will address the issues at meetings on Thursday night and April 8.

Pennsylvania’s trout season will open on April 5 at 8 a.m., with anglers allowed to keep five fish daily if they are at least 7 inches long.

A mentored youth fishing event for kids under 16 is set for Saturday, March 29 — giving young anglers a chance to learn before the season starts.

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.

Science Soiree

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Da Vinci Science Center — Tickets required — Celebrate 30 years of science with an engaging evening of exploration and discovery.