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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Finanta, formerly Community First Fund, held its ribbon cutting on Wednesday to open a new office in Allentown at a renovated mixed-use building on North 7th Street. The building is part of a project by Valley Housing Development Corporation to rehabilitate Turner Street Apartments—restoring its Romanesque Revival design while modernizing twelve affordable housing units. Lehigh Valley Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Bethlehem man Justin Noel Hale was sentenced to serve 15 to 30 years in prison after a second trial convicted him on multiple felony charges including armed robbery and a 2020 shooting incident — his first conviction was overturned when a witness recanted his testimony. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last week Pennsylvania DEP started a $4.4M program for schools and childcare facilities to test drinking water for lead and fund repairs to remove it— some environmental advocates say funds should instead focus on replacing old plumbing. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Allentown officials launched the Safe Streets and Road for All plan to end deaths by 2030 after more than 8,600 crashes were reported from 2019 to 2023. The plan will use a $1.9 million state grant and other funding to test traffic calming measures — including roundabouts at key intersections — to lower speeds and improve safety. WLVR
- ➤ On Wednesday, Gov. Shapiro visited Fegley’s Brew Works in Bethlehem to highlight his administration’s investments in small businesses and main streets. He detailed a 20 million Main Street Matters Program commitment and local funds for façade improvements and blight remediation — noting that federal tariffs may raise costs for areas like the craft beer industry. Lehigh Valley Business
SPORTS NEWS
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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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ROOTED - Allentown Health & Wellness Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Celebrate health and wellness with local vendors, fitness classes, and wholesome food options.
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Recently formed HPCCNA embarks on 2nd year to plant street trees with the City's help.
Community rallies together to beautify and increase the value of the Hamilton Park neighborhood planting over 25 street trees this April of 2025 taking advantage of Allentown's street tree program. Celebrity neighborhood pizza chef will be breaking out his pizza oven for the HPCCNA volunteers as well as selling slices to the community at large.
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