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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 173rd Allentown Fair at the Fairgrounds will run from Aug 27 through Labor Day Monday, Sept 1 and offer free shows including a circus, a butterfly exhibit, animal acts and paddling pigs—along with headliner concerts by Heart, Alabama, Kane Brown and Gabriel Iglesias. Advance admission is $5 until Aug 27, and children ages 12 and under enter free. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ A new $75,000 full-court basketball court will be built in Stevens Park in Allentown funded by The Allentown Parknership—construction will start by June and finish this summer to give local residents a quality place to play. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GreenPal launched last week in Allentown as a free app that connects homeowners with local lawn care pros who bid on service requests based on lawn details + the app lets users review ratings and photos of completed work before paying. 69 News
- ➤ RobotLAB is introducing advanced robot solutions to help local businesses boost efficiency in retail, hospitality and manufacturing—founders Jagriti and Kripa Dawar are meeting potential clients at chamber events across Eastern Pennsylvania and have already secured contracts with major hotel chains to use their robots for tasks like delivery and cleaning. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ PPL Electric said that rising electric generation costs are driving a planned rate increase for residential customers from 10.771¢/kWh to 12.490¢/kWh and for small business customers from 10.446¢/kWh to 12.114¢/kWh, with the new prices set to take effect on June 1. The company explained that rising costs come from retiring power plants and few new projects in the PJM region (a trend first seen in December) and added it will offer bill help programs (such as budget billing and flexible payment plans) to support customers. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtsQuest in partnership with the city announced a free summer concert series launching in June at Union Terrace Amphitheater with concerts scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. The series will feature acts spanning funk, reggae, Latin-Merengue and classic rock, including a Billy Joel tribute and Orleans with 1970s hits, to offer live music for a range of fans throughout the summer. Lehigh Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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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.
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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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Blues, Brews, & BBQ Festival 2025
12-6 p.m. — Two City Center — Details to be announced — Enjoy a lively day of blues music, craft brews, and delicious barbecue in downtown Allentown.
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Crumb Concert
7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets from $50 — Catch the vibrant sounds of Crumb live in Allentown.
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