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Allentown
Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday afternoon, a fire on West Allen Street in Allentown forced firefighters to use a ladder to rescue a man from a three-story home—leaving 11 people displaced and sending the injured man with non-life-threatening wounds to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest as crews stopped the fire from spreading and investigators probed the cause. Lehigh Valley Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Louis Belletieri, a former Allentown title agent, faces federal charges for wire fraud after he allegedly gambled away $6.1M from an escrow account and misappropriated $825K in COVID relief funds from March 2020 to September 2023—charges that led local county cases to be dropped. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ At about 6 a.m. today, Allentown police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Gordon Street—seizing several firearms including a stolen handgun, multiple rifles, and a shotgun along with illegal drugs and arresting four local residents on charges of narcotics and firearms offenses. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muhlenberg College has launched a new scholarship program for government workers who lost their jobs from recent layoffs. The new plan applies to all graduate—degree completion—and continuing education courses and provides up to $5,250 for graduate students and $5,000 for undergraduates. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City council approved applications for a $5 million ARLE grant that would add red light cameras and other safety improvements on Hamilton Boulevard — one of Allentown’s most dangerous roads. Officials also seek a $7 million Safe Streets grant for updates on Tilghman and Union Boulevard — with the city contributing 20% if the grant is awarded. WLVR
- ➤ A state representative said that the Neighborhood Improvement Zone generated $103M in tax revenue last year — boosting downtown business. 69 News
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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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Parkland High School Graduation
7-11 p.m. — PPL Center — Celebrate the achievements of graduates in a memorable ceremony.
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Pines Dinner Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the excitement of a live performance at the renowned Pines Dinner Theatre.
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