Sunday, May 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pickup truck crashed into a tractor trailer and was pinned underneath in the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot on West Tilghman Street around 10:30 a.m. Saturday—South Whitehall officials said the truck driver was taken to a hospital and the parking lot has been cleared. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Allentown celebrated Polish Constitution Day with its annual flag raising ceremony at City Hall—marking a longstanding tribute to Polish heritage. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parkland High School seniors celebrated their prom on Saturday night at SteelStacks — where students danced and enjoyed the festivities — while local photographers covered the event. They said more school proms will be documented this season — ensuring every memorable celebration is recorded. Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Cedar Beach Park hosted ROOTED, a free health and wellness festival in Allentown from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., where locals joined in dancing, yoga and live music. The event—presented by the city, Chamber and Blue Zones Project—also featured workshops and vendor stalls despite rainy weather. WLVR
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fellowship Community in Whitehall announced plans to build three luxury apartment buildings on its 67-acre campus at Mauch Chunk Road and Schadt Avenue. Each new suite will have 24 smart-home apartments ranging from 1,050 to 1,450 square feet, and groundbreaking is expected this summer with completion projected in 2026 + pre-sale has begun. WLVR
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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