Good morning, Allentown.

An Allentown man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in Montgomery County was returned to custody after a Wednesday morning bail review raised his bail to $500,000 cash, with Raymond Bautista (36) allegedly admitting to the attack at (Hatfield Village Apartments) last Thursday.

Former officer Jason Krasley and current sergeant Evan Weaver—accused of rape and sexual assault against prostitutes while working in the vice unit from 2011 to 2018—are set to go to trial after some charges were dropped; they will face formal arraignment on June 23 in Lehigh County Court and remain free on bail.

Allentown photographer Hub Willson closed his portrait studio after 30 years so he can focus on painting, music and on-location photo work.

The 75-year-old will sell his 500 oil paintings for $75 each at a sale Friday plus Sunday and will continue to shoot on location for corporate clients when the weather is nice.

At DeSales University Tuesday, local leaders spoke at the Lehigh Valley Sustainability Summit to plan balanced growth and keep green spaces safe.

The event, run by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce + the Sustainable Energy Fund, gave awards for new ideas and warned of future energy demands.

New data from the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education showed Muhlenberg College in Allentown was classified as a Special Focus: Arts and Sciences school with Lower Access, Higher Earnings—an honor shared by only a few schools.

The ranking, based on three years of data, also noted a steady rise in Pell-eligible students over recent years.

At a candidate forum held Tuesday at St. Luke’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, six school board hopefuls shared their backgrounds, priorities, and ideas to support teachers, improve school safety, and boost student well-being.

The forum was organized by the Crime Watch Presidents’ Council and moderated by the League of Women Voters of Lehigh County—setting the stage for a primary on May 20 and a November election.

The Pennsylvania Department of State is accepting applications from registered voters who want to serve as poll workers on May 20 to help ensure a smooth primary election—applicants must complete a training session and be available from before polls open at 7 a.m. until after they close at 8 p.m. High school students in good academic standing may also volunteer with parental and school approval, and workers will earn between $75 and $200 per day.

The FDA announced a multi‐state recall on three types of frozen bread produced by Upper Crust Bakery after glass fragments were found on products shipped to six states—including Pennsylvania.

The firm voluntarily began the recall on April 12—consumers are advised to check their freezers and return or discard the affected items.

Pinfest

10 AM - 7 PM — Allentown Agri-Plex — Registration required — Explore a vibrant indoor and outdoor flea market focused on pinball and gaming culture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience a lively performance of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do at a trusted local venue.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

12:30-3:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Affordable tickets — Experience the lively performance of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do in a cozy theater atmosphere.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the live performance of 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do' in a charming setting.

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Affordable tickets available — Experience the live performance of breaking up is hard to do in the heart of Allentown.