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Monday, May 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nazareth teen Brody Muthard built an accessible playground at Colonial IU 20 school in Bethlehem for his Eagle Scout project, which opened on May 16. The play space features a sensory walkway, wooden train, swings, a climbing wall, and a tunnel slide (Muthard raised over $16,000 to cover the $12,500 cost with extra funds benefiting the school). Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie cast a crucial vote last week on a bill that reallocates billions for tax cuts and border security while cutting Medicaid and SNAP benefits—critics say the action harms working families and has sparked protests near his Salisbury Township office. WLVR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Between May 19th and May 25th, several recalls were issued for food, car and consumer products due to safety hazards—including salmonella, choking risks, fire hazards, reverse-light failure, E. coli and listeria. Affected items include store-made deli salads from ACME, plush Stitch and Angel bags from Primark, nearly 93,000 power banks, Toyota Tundras, ground beef, ready-to-eat chicken and smoked andouille sausage, and consumers were advised to stop using these products and seek refunds or repairs. Lehigh Valley Live
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wild Water Kingdom at Dorney Park opened over the weekend with two reimagined attractions — Cascade and Lightning Falls — drawing families despite cooler temperatures and a one-day delay, and the park will be open today for Memorial Day with visitors enjoying favorites like Patriots Plunge and Jumping Jack Splash. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Easton Area High School softball team upset EPC champion Freedom 2—1 on Saturday behind senior pitcher Audrey Rinda who struck out 15 batters and allowed just 2 hits. The team will face Stroudsburg in the district semifinals at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Patriots Park. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Saucon Valley’s Virginia Kraus won the state championship in the 3,200-meter run at Shippensburg University on Saturday—she recorded a personal best of 10:22.08—and she will next compete in the 5-K race at the New Balance nationals in Philadelphia on June 19 at 7 p.m. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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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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Seasonal Organic Dinner Series
6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175 — Delight in a farm-fresh, organic dinner under the stars with local cuisine and drinks.
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