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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jurors heard key testimony on Wednesday in the trial of Obadiah Whack—accused of killing a 35-year-old woman when he fired through a door on North Law Street in a 2023 incident in Allentown—as closing arguments are set for Thursday morning. 69 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices have fallen after several weeks of increases, with Pennsylvania prices dropping 4.3 cents to $3.360 per gallon and the Lehigh Valley averaging $3.215 on April 15 compared to $3.289 a week earlier. Prices are also much lower than they were on April 15 last year, when the Lehigh Valley averaged $3.651 as lower crude oil costs helped drive the decline. Lehigh Valley Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews will soon install speed cushions near schools and parks at 20 locations as part of the Safe Streets initiative, Allentown Public Works Director Mark Shahda said. Officials unveiled the plan at City Hall and are seeking additional grants to fund further traffic-calming measures — the city aims to reduce serious injuries and deaths on local streets. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Today, three PUC commissioners—Chairman Stephen DeFrank, Vice Chair Kimberly Barrow and Commissioner Kathryn Zerfuss—sent a letter to Congress urging immediate action to secure LIHEAP funding that helps 346,000 residents pay their energy bills and supports weatherization upgrades as federal staffing cuts risk the remaining $19 million allotment. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Four-year-old Nathan uses his AAC to share his thoughts while his mom, Sara, takes him to Helping Hands Therapy in Center Valley five days a week to learn skills for daily life — therapist Mediha Muzammal said the community is moving from autism awareness to acceptance. 69 News
- ➤ Blue Zones Project Allentown will kick off with a free event this Saturday, April 19 at the PPL Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include activities and local resources to help residents make healthy choices & begin a new initiative for improved well-being. 69 News
- ➤ AAA East Central has launched its new Action Against Distraction campaign on Instagram to urge drivers to avoid texting and calling while driving. The campaign follows data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showing that distracted driving claimed 3,308 lives and caused nearly 290,000 injuries in 2022—numbers that remind all drivers to focus on the road. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Affordable tickets — Experience the charm of live theater with 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' this May.
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