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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WFMZ-TV and Dorney Park teamed up for the 9th annual food truck food drive—donating over 6,300 pounds of food. 69 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Pennsylvania mother was arrested for endangering the welfare of children after her unsecured Sig Sauer P365 pistol was accidentally fired by her 12-year-old son on Dec. 9, fatally wounding his 8-year-old sister at their Fellows Avenue home+ the boy has been charged with assault and manslaughter offenses+ her arrest was made on Apr. 28. Daily Voice
- ➤ Allentown police arrested 31 year old Karlin Elizabeth Miller after raiding an apartment on West Hamilton Street Friday and seizing 446 grams of cocaine, 27.5 fentanyl pills, and other drugs—bail was set at $500,000. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Platinum-selling country crossover singer Maren Morris will perform at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16—tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2. WLVR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muhlenberg College held its annual Honors Convocation on April 28th at Egner Chapel where faculty, staff and students were honored for academic, research and community achievements — awards recognized excellence in teaching, advising and leadership. Muhlenberg College
- ➤ Baum School of Art at 510 Linden Street began its expansion project on Monday as construction crews work to build a new three‐story gallery area and a south wing for art classes—classes continue without cancellation. The school, which has had 70 to 80 waitlisted students each term, secured two $1 million state grants and will start second‐phase renovations in September to finish by fall when it marks 100 years. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former Allentown mayor William Heydt, age 87, died Sunday as reported by city officials. He served from 1994 to 2002 and led projects that revitalized downtown, including redeveloping the old Hess Brothers building into The Plaza at PPL Center and launching the Lights in the Parkway holiday tradition. 69 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ McGowan Corporate Real Estate Advisors reported tariffs are making construction more expensive and delaying lease signings in Lehigh Valley, which is pushing industrial rents higher. The report said properties average $8.90 per square foot and some flex leases exceed $12.50—prices that are lower than in nearby markets and could set the stage for future rent gains. Lehigh Valley Business
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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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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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6-8:30 p.m. — Celtic Cultural Alliance — Cost info not provided — Discover the healing powers of Celtic herbs and create your own natural remedies.
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