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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ LVEDC called for suggestions to fill a Made in Lehigh Valley time capsule with local items + partnering with Bethlehem's National Museum of Industrial History. Submissions are accepted until May 1 and selected pieces will appear in a public exhibit on July 4 before the capsule is sealed for 50 years. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Allentown’s Blues, Brews and Barbecue Festival returns as Red, White and Blues on June 13 from noon to 8 p.m. downtown, headlined by American Idol finalist Jovin Webb. The free, family-friendly event along Hamilton Street (in honor of PA250) will feature three music stages, local food trucks and craft beverages. Lehigh Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Tiburcio and colleagues proposed a bill that extends the malt beverage tax credit to five years + lets craft breweries sell credits; the proposal will go to the House Liquor Control Committee for review. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ PennDOT is asking for public feedback on its winter road services through an online survey available until Tuesday, Apr. 14, which takes about five minutes to complete. The anonymous, 17-question survey gathers views on snow-removal priorities and traveler information services. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This coming Saturday, Sleepy Cat Urban Winery in Allentown will host the ACS telethon broadcast live by B104 from Penn’s Peak as it honors local cancer survivor Bari Pollock with its Courage Award for her work with Relay for Life. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Pet care expert Ian Dollman explained the vaccines required by local daycare and boarding facilities for dogs in Lehigh Valley, including rabies, distemper, Bordetella, and canine influenza. Facilities ask that dogs have completed their vaccinations at least two weeks before boarding. 69 News
- ➤ Mindset and Happiness Coach Jodi Silverman shared tips on spring cleaning your thoughts during a Tuesday segment on 69 News at Sunrise — her TALK method helps residents spot and replace negative self-talk with positive truths. 69 News
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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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Dayseeker Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — All ages welcome — Experience the vibrant sounds of Dayseeker from the central music scene.
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac's timeless tunes performed under candlelight.
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