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Allentown
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church (535 W. Emaus Ave) held an Easter egg hunt on March 28 where children ages 5 to 7 collected eggs, won prizes, and enjoyed a grab-n-go breakfast provided by parishioners. The event brought the community together in a festive celebration. Lehigh Valley Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ YMI Insurance announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Robertson Insurance Group in Bethlehem and the Carl H. Myers Agency in Lower Macungie Township, doubling its size + client base of 27 agents and adding a new office in Stroud Township. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country music singer Warren Zeiders, known for his platinum hit 'Pretty Little Poison,' will headline the Allentown Fair at 7 p.m. Sept. 4 at the fair grandstand; tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. at the fair website or box office at 302 N. 17th St. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Lehigh Valley will celebrate America250 with events across the region, including a Patriotic Double Feature at Coca-Cola Park on May 27 and a guided bus tour on the second Saturday each month. Visitors can explore Revolutionary landmarks, museum exhibits and festivals that bring the nation's Semiquincentennial to life. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On March 23, Salisbury Elementary School students marked autism awareness by wearing assigned colors (Kindergarten yellow, first grade green, second grade orange, third grade red, fourth grade purple). The school emphasized inclusion and understanding during the event. Lehigh Valley Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Allentown hosted a roundtable where FBI Director Kash Patel, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, and the Attorney General discussed measures to fight the fentanyl crisis—citing border controls, treatment expansion, and community funding as key to saving lives. 69 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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Last Thursday Band Concert
7:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Check ticket prices for a night of unforgettable music with Last Thursday Band.
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Earth Day in the Park
12-6 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate the environment with activities, food, and vendor tables.
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Devonta Smith and Friends Celebrity Softball Game
12 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Tickets required — Enjoy a star-studded celebrity softball game featuring NFL players and a Home Run Derby.
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The Felice Brothers Concert
7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Ticket info not available — Enjoy a night of live music with the Felice Brothers, featuring cuts from their laid-back album 'Undress'.
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