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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Stephen Bowers, Lehigh Valley Region President of ESSA Bank, has grown deposits to over $330 million and commercial loans to $400 million in five years. He said inflation has raised lending challenges—prompting his team to launch a new Easy Escrow account and offer a unique high balance money market account to keep rates competitive.  Lehigh Valley Business
  • A new family now owns Nonna's Italian Market in Bethlehem and will keep familiar favorites while adding more grab-and-go meals, salads and Italian specialties. The owners will bring in fresh mozzarella next week and plan to rename the market in honor of their mother, Grazia.  WLVR

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Macungie hosted a weighted backpack hike that let participants climb 1200 feet on courses of 7, 14, 21, or 28 miles in about 10 hours—participants over 21 celebrated with a complimentary beer at the lodge.  69 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 4/12/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/18/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/19/25

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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.

    Sun, 4/20/25

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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.

    Fri, 4/25/25

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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.

    Sat, 4/26/25

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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.

    Fri, 5/2/25

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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.

    Sat, 5/3/25

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  • LVRR May Summer Series 5K

    10:30 PM – 12:00 AM — 1600 Park Dr, Allentown, PA — Free entry — Participate in a lively 5K race that kicks off a monthly series from May to September.

    Wed, 5/7/25

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