Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
Good morning, Allentown.
The first-ever Lehigh Valley Hair Showcase raised nearly $11K for the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, where 800 kids depend on its vital summer programs.
A List Salon owner, Andrea DeJesus, organized the event from a personal connection—she hopes the funds will help secure essential youth services.
Local business leaders and legal experts met Monday night at Notch Modern Kitchen + Bar in Lower Macungie to advise companies on updating contracts and diversifying supply chains as they face uncertain tariff changes; they stressed that reviewing force majeure clauses may help manage rising supply costs.
The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office identified 45-year-old Timothy D.
Vanbilliard of Emmaus, who died just before 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest following a police response at Weis Markets in South Whitehall Township — authorities are still investigating the incident.
Allentown police launched an interactive online dashboard that gives residents up-to-date access to police activity data from as far back as January 1.
The tool, updated each day around midnight, shows trends, incident hotspots — and lets users filter specific reports.
Lower Macungie planners heard from Lehigh County Authority CEO Liesel Gross about the KISS PA Act 537 Plan to reduce groundwater and stormwater leaks that add 10 million gallons of water daily to aged sewer pipes across 15 municipalities, with an initial $60 million phase scheduled for a DEP submission by October. The meeting also covered a proposal for 54 single-family homes at Iron Run Estates and a mixed-use project on 54.1 acres at N. Krocks Road — both plans that will be further refined following community feedback on traffic and design.
The Allentown City Planning Commission approved plans for a 22,500-square-foot addition to the police station next to City Hall on May 13, which will expand the station by over 75% and serve about 250 employees.
Bids will be solicited in early 2026 and the project is expected to finish by summer—its completion will also allow a new art museum project to move forward.
Southern Lehigh defeated Palmerton 9-2 on Monday at Easton Area High School in the Colonial League semifinals, with standout pitcher Chase Woodring driving in three runs and helping the team build an early five-run lead; the Spartans will face Northwestern Lehigh in the championship game on Thursday at 7 p.m. at DeSales University—Southern Lehigh advances to the final.
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.
TacoFest
12-2 p.m. — ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks — Cost varies — Enjoy a delightful day of tacos, margaritas, and entertainment at this festive celebration.
Parkland High School Graduation
7-11 p.m. — PPL Center — Celebrate the achievements of graduates in a memorable ceremony.
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.
Worcester Red Sox at Lehigh Valley IronPigs
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — $1 Hot Dogs and Youth Cap Giveaway — Watch a thrilling baseball game between the IronPigs and Red Sox while enjoying fantastic promotions.
Jurassic Quest
12-3 a.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience North America's most popular interactive dinosaur event with thrilling exhibits and activities.
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