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Allentown
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rev. Ruth Amadio became pastor of Presbyterian Church of Catasauqua last September and is settling into her new role this Easter season. She plans to engage with local events while leading Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. at 210 Pine St. Parkland Press
- ➤ United Way will honor B. Braun Medical Inc. for its decade-long partnership and over $135,000 raised in 2025 at the Celebration of Caring on April 16. The award recognizes the company’s strong volunteer leadership and growing community support. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ PPL Electric Utilities provided consumer protection tips for scam awareness during National Consumer Protection Week on April 8. Customers were advised to verify unexpected calls or texts and not to send immediate payments — following nearly 200 reported scam attempts earlier in the year. Parkland Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Student muralists in the Shoemaker Art Club completed their 50th mural (featuring characters from G.O.A.T., Super Mario Galaxy, and Hoppers) at AMC Center Valley 16 multiplex on Wednesday, Apr. 8. Teacher Jeff Shreck and club alumni supported the project. Parkland Press
- ➤ Local schools and township services announce a busy schedule: SES and SMS will begin PSSA testing on Apr. 20 while Salisbury Elementary hosts a PTO dinner at 6 p.m. on Apr. 13; SHS will have a bingo on Apr. 19 and a youth football camp is set for May 9. Parkland Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents reported a bright flash and green fragments when a meteor streaked at 30,000 mph over parts of Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The rock traveled 117 miles before disintegrating 27 miles above the Atlantic Ocean. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Catasauqua Borough Manager Glenn Eckhart received the 2026 Borough Manager of the Year Award on March 26 at Delta by Marriott as part of a Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce event attended by over 300 regional leaders. Officials praised his leadership and community impact. Lehigh Valley Press
- ➤ At Macungie Borough Council's April 6 meeting, the Macungie Ambulance Corps reported 5,011 calls in 2025 and a 48% rise in community training courses. The corps also updated its growing team and volunteer outreach to better serve residents. Parkland Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Sleepy Cat Urban Winery, the American Cancer Society will host live B104 interviews on April 11 for a telethon at Penn’s Peak (in the Poconos) where Bari Pollock, noted for her Relay for Life work, will receive the Courage Award. Parkland Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new analysis by Construction Coverage finds that Lehigh Valley homes—averaging 54 years and with many built before 1980—could lead buyers to face higher repair and energy costs as limited new construction leaves fewer updated options available. Lehigh Valley Business
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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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Hit The Light & Major League Concert
7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience a rock concert with four dynamic performers bringing the spirit of rock to life.
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