Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
Good morning, Allentown.
Owen Oselkin, an 8-year-old from South Whitehall Township, held his first book signing for his unique dinosaur book 'Oh Dinosaur, Oh Dinosaur' Friday at Barnes and Noble in Lehigh Valley Mall to celebrate National Dinosaur Day.
He plans his next book on birds.
Northwestern Lehigh Middle School Honor Society held a dodgeball tournament that raised nearly $700 for Christ Church Lowhill Food Pantry.
The check was presented at the school on May 7.
Shift4 in Center Valley partnered with Lydian to add Tether to its Pay with Crypto solution.
Merchants now can accept crypto with local currency settlement as the program expands across thousands of users.
Hormel Foods unveiled the Spam Dog, a new snack designed for grilling, on Thursday, May 14.
It will debut at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago from Saturday, May 16 to Tuesday, May 19 and later be sold at select mid-Atlantic stores such as Rutter's (a regional chain).
Bomba at the Beach returns to Cedar Beach Park this summer with live music and cultural activities, starting Friday, June 12 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will feature Puerto Rican and Caribbean traditions with local vendors and artist performances.
Fiesta on Hamilton Street returns Sunday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., featuring 138 vendors and two stages with Milly Quezada, Óptimo, and Charlie Cruz.
The local, Latino-themed festival — the largest in the region — will energize Hamilton Street from 8th to 12th with food, music, and health screens.
Today, over 250 community volunteers helped students at Allentown schools clean, plant, and paint during the district's first Serve Day — improving school appearances and offering career insights from local organizations while encouraging more volunteers to sign up online.
The Lehigh County Authority lifted the Boil Water Advisory for southside and Salisbury Township, so residents can now use tap water normally; officials advise calling (610-437-7515) for any questions.
Cosmic Baseball brought a neon spectacle to Coca-Cola Park on Friday night, and the game continues through Saturday night — players trained with black-light practice indoors and on the field, while fans are encouraged to wear neon gear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Freddie Gibbs Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying performance by Freddie Gibbs in Allentown.
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.
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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