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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Christie C. Tito, a 69-year-old Allentown resident, was struck by a vehicle near Hamilton Street and South Franklin Street at about 5:30 a.m. on April 7 and later died at Lehigh Valley Hospital—Cedar Crest from blunt force injuries while police and the district attorney are investigating the crash. Daily Voice
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bob Burkholder, president of Burkholder HVAC in Macungie, said that both homeowners and business owners should schedule tune-ups to clean coils, check drainage, change filters and remove debris before warmer weather arrives. He added that smart thermostats and eco-friendly refrigerants like R-32 will soon boost system efficiency — a change that will need help from trained technicians — as his team updates its skills. Lehigh Valley Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Jeanne McNeill proposed House Bill 156, inspired by a 2022 incident at Happy Smiles Learning Center (where over two dozen people were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning) that would require child care centers to install carbon monoxide detectors in buildings with carbon monoxide sources. The bill passed in the state House and is now under review by the Senate (with detector numbers based on building size) to keep children safe. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Jared Isaacman—Northampton County’s billionaire businessman—will attend his Senate confirmation hearing tomorrow for the NASA administrator role before Sen. Ted Cruz and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in Washington. If confirmed, he will leave his CEO role at Shift4, the local payment processing company he founded as a teen. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Horizon Sports Pickleball opened its new 50,000-square-foot facility today at 61 W. Second St. in Wind Gap—featuring 13 indoor courts with free play through Saturday and options for memberships and walk-ins. 69 News
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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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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.
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the fun of live theatre with Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.
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