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Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night a fire tore through three townhomes on Heritage Drive in Lower Macungie, hospitalizing two and displacing seven residents—firefighters contained the blaze shortly after midnight with help from multiple departments. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Officials at Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom released video of construction on the revamped Cascade and Lightning Falls water slides—upgrades include a new bar experience and updates to the Tradewinds store—and the park will open a week from today while Wildwater Kingdom will welcome visitors 22 days from now. 69 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Undercover officers at Wind Creek Bethlehem uncovered a human trafficking ring that led to the arrests of 50-year-old Robert Demitrius Birch and 50-year-old Cittdata O. Jarnagin on multiple felony charges including trafficking and involuntary servitude—Birch was arraigned on Friday and Jarnagin is set for a preliminary hearing on May 12. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Belleville Market will debut its first Belleville Street Faire at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The outdoor event will feature over 100+ vendors offering handmade goods, vintage finds, artisanal foods, artwork and home decor plus live music, food trucks and fun community activities open to the public. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muhlenberg received a $1M gift from the Breidenthall family—matched by $1M from the estate of Edward ’42 and Lois Robertson—to create an endowed professorship in accounting, business, economics, or finance. Ranajoy Ray-Chaudhuri became the first named professor as part of the Boundless Campaign for Muhlenberg, which began in 2021 and will end on June 30. Muhlenberg College
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials said the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary at 3701 Orchid Place in Lower Macungie closed Tuesday after a bridge collapsed when a propane truck was crossing it — no injuries or environmental damage occurred and Wildlands Conservancy launched a webpage for updates. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TacoFest
12-2 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Cost varies — Enjoy a delightful day of tacos, margaritas, and entertainment at this festive celebration.
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