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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ An underutilized roller hockey rink at Jordan Meadows Park has been transformed into Allentown's first Mini-Pitch modular sports system, offering a space for youth and families to practice soccer and hold drop-in, small-sided games year-round—funded by $131,000 in city, state, and local contributions. City officials say future programs, including possible watch parties for major games, will be planned to further support local sports. WLVR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Shift4 posted record Q1 revenue of $848.3M while expanding its reach by entering Latin America and Europe plus launching its new restaurant handheld, SkyTab Air. The company also added deals with major clients including PGA Tour and F1 Miami to boost future growth. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Oak View Group, a Colorado-based company that operates the PPL Center in Allentown, will take over management of Santander Arena, the Performing Arts Center and Reading Royals on July 1 — the agreement covers day-to-day operations, booking, marketing and sponsorship sales as well as improvements to concessions. 69 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Suspended Allentown police sergeant Evan Weaver (46) and former vice officer Jason Krasley (48) were ordered to stand trial on rape, prostitution and other felony charges following a preliminary hearing on April 29, during which a 33-year-old woman testified about alleged coercive conduct during a traffic stop and later encounters. WLVR
- ➤ A 36-year-old Allentown man, Raymond Bautista, was charged with assaulting his pregnant coworker at Hatfield Village Apartments in Montgomery County—she was 15 weeks pregnant and sustained a broken nose and cuts—and police reported he admitted the attack while they set his unsecured bail at $75,000—a petition to review his bail is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. with his preliminary hearing on May 7. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke’s is investing over $30 million in GE HealthCare’s AI-powered MRI systems at its Anderson Campus to improve image quality, reduce scan times, and expand patient access. The new systems—featuring wider scanners and Sonic DL AI that may cut scan times by up to 83%—will help enhance diagnosis and treatment planning. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Health Network raised one of the final steel beams on its planned Hellertown neighborhood hospital and medical office building Monday, marking a key construction milestone. The three-story, 90,000-square-foot facility will offer a full-service emergency room + inpatient care and medical offices. Lehigh Valley Business
SPORTS NEWS
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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 — Cheap tickets available — Experience the fun of live theatre with Breaking Up Is Hard To Do.
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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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Celtic Herbology Workshop
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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