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Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Friday, June 5, the second annual Scott Babashak Memorial Scholarship Scramble at The Club at Twin Lakes begins registration at 11:30 a.m. with play at 1 p.m. The tournament honors the late reporter by raising funds for Penn State Lehigh Valley scholarships plus launching an online silent auction next week. 69 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The solar-powered plane that made a historic stop at our airport was destroyed on May 4 during a test flight by Skydweller Aero when it lost power and fell into the Gulf of Mexico (no injuries were reported). Lehigh Valley Live
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new discount retailer will open on May 24 in the former Big Lots building at 2300 Lehigh St. in Allentown, offering a treasure hunt shopping experience with Amazon overstock merchandise sold at daily updated flat prices. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On May 5, Salisbury Township School District hosted an art show featuring student art, music, and a community mural—500 residents received free dinner at the high school cafeteria as Superintendent Lynn Fuini-Hetten addressed budget concerns. Lehigh Valley Press
- ➤ Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical, a spoof of a popular series, has been praised for its talented cast and quirky staging, and runs until May 17 at Civic Theatre (527 N. 19th St.) in Allentown with multiple performance times, including a showing today. Lehigh Valley Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Broadcom joined the Made in Lehigh Valley billboard campaign to highlight its semiconductor facility in Upper Macungie Township. The digital billboards are on I-78 & Route 22 as part of LVEDC’s ongoing effort to boost local manufacturing. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Catasauqua Area School District Board of Education approved its proposed 2026-27 general fund budget of $47,182,619 on May 5, raising tax rates in both Lehigh and Northampton counties, and final approval is expected at the June 9 meeting as pending contracts are finalized. Lehigh Valley Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ PPL Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2850 per share on Wednesday, May 13 + shareowners recorded on Jun. 10 will receive the payout on Jul. 1. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Old Zionsville UCC will host nine free grief care sessions from June 3 to July 29, meeting weekly from 6-8 p.m. in the air-conditioned lower social hall (5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville), with registration available by contacting Rev. Lori Esslinger at 610-966-3601. Lehigh Valley Press
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Pending home sales in the Lehigh Valley jumped 18.5% for April, even as inventory stayed low at 1.2 months’ supply. The median price rose to $360,000, with new single-family home sales and construction appealing to buyers. Lehigh Valley Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Central Catholic won their first EPC title since 2022 on May 12 after Alex Karetsos scored a last-minute goal to beat Easton 14-13 at Northampton’s Al Erdosy Stadium, and the team will face Southern Lehigh in district semis on Tuesday, May 19. Lehigh Valley Live
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Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Respect Graduate School — Includes materials and Turkish tea — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and relaxing workshop.
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Motion City Soundtrack Concert
10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — All ages welcome — Experience a full day of music from the renowned Motion City Soundtrack as they take the stage at Archer Music Hall.
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Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders at Lehigh Valley IronPigs
6:05-7:05 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting Minor League baseball game featuring local teams.
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Seth Witcher Acoustic Show at Iron Pigs Baseball Game
5-9 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park CLUB LEVEL — Ticketed event — Enjoy an acoustic set from local talent Seth Witcher during the Iron Pigs game.
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Ringling Bros. B&B Circus
12-3 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling celebration of jaw-dropping acts at the iconic circus event.
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Miles Minnick Concert
7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the innovative sounds of Miles Minnick and connect with the Glo Nation community.
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Freddie Gibbs Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying performance by Freddie Gibbs in Allentown.
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The Beach Boys Concert
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Univest Performance Center — Ticket prices may vary — Celebrate over 50 years of surf rock with America's legendary band.
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Journey Concert
7-9 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the iconic sound of Journey live in Allentown as they perform their timeless hits.
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