Good morning, Allentown.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pickle Fest

11 AM – 5 PM — Slatington EXPO Center — Free entry — Celebrate all things pickled with tastings, food pairings, and family-friendly fun.

Pinfest

10 AM - 7 PM — Allentown Agri-Plex — Registration required — Explore a vibrant indoor and outdoor flea market focused on pinball and gaming culture.

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.

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.