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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities warned residents on April 1st to ignore fraudulent text messages that claimed unpaid tolls from E-ZPass and directed them to a fake payment website—these scams were designed to steal personal information and funds. Daily Voice
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The PA Chamber’s 'Coolest Thing Made in PA' contest has narrowed to 16 entries after more than 40,000 votes were cast on social media. Round three runs through today and includes match-ups like Crayola Crayons versus Dalessandro’s Cheesesteaks—public voting reopened Tuesday at Noon. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ The Gin Mill and Grille in Northampton—known for alt rock shows—will host its first live country music show on April 10 at 6:30 p.m., featuring duo Scott Bartlett and Brandon Jordan with local talents Lilly Moss and Dustin Flyte. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door for this age-21-and-older event. Lehigh Valley News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices went up for the second week in a row after several weeks of decline. AAA East Central reported that the state average rose to $3.303 per gallon while Lehigh Valley prices increased on April 1 to $3.178—still lower than last year's average of $3.49. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, PennDOT said students from Monroe Career Technical Institute won the regional Innovations Challenge in the Allentown-based District 5 with their seatbelt safety project Love. Life. Click — they will present their solution to a panel in April as part of a statewide contest offering a $6,000 award. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rep. Gary Day of Lehigh criticized a state committee for not releasing the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone interim report after a tied vote on March 24 kept the report hidden. He said transparency is needed to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent correctly—Allentown residents deserve full insight into local growth. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Easter Buffet
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Slopeside Pub & Grill — Enjoy a festive brunch or lunch buffet in a scenic ballroom setting.
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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.
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Pickle Fest
11 AM – 5 PM — Slatington EXPO Center — Free entry — Celebrate all things pickled with tastings, food pairings, and family-friendly fun.
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Pinfest
10 AM - 7 PM — Allentown Agri-Plex — Registration required — Explore a vibrant indoor and outdoor flea market focused on pinball and gaming culture.
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