Good morning, Allentown.

honeygrow opened its 60th restaurant in Allentown at 1872 Airport Road in the Airport Shopping Center (its 23rd in Pennsylvania) and the company said it will add more locations, including one in Jenkintown, by year-end.

A 36 year old Allentown man was charged with assaulting a pregnant woman in Montgomery County and appeared in court Tuesday after he was caught on camera attacking her as she left for work—leaving her with a broken nose, cuts and bruises after she reportedly spoke badly about him.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission said electric bills will rise for homeowners and business owners starting June 1 because the price to compare—making up 40% to 60% of a customer's bill—will increase by 5% to 12% for most utilities, with PPL Electric and PECO customers facing larger hikes and Pike County Light and Power seeing a decrease. Small business customers will also see new rate changes as finalized details are made available closer to June 1.

Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville—near Allentown—announced a new cybersecurity program starting this fall that offers a certificate, three-course diploma or associate degree with online courses in Computer Ethics, Network Security and Cybersecurity Analyst.

Officials said associate degree graduates could earn hourly wages of $35 to $60 per hour—figures based on first quarter 2025 data—and the program will prepare students to secure digital systems.

County divisions for children, youth and family services in six counties were dropped as defendants from 12 lawsuits alleging false abuse misdiagnosis—lawsuits filed last year against Dr. Debra Esernio-Jenssen and the John Van Brakle Child Advocacy Center.

A joint trial for the 12 families is set for June 1, 2026 in Philadelphia, and cases against Lehigh Valley Health Network and Jefferson Health will continue.

Residents told city council that driving on Pennsylvania Avenue is dangerous because parked cars and the road’s layout cause drivers to treat it as a two-lane street—resulting in repeated accidents.

City officials said they will consider painting a white line and adding police patrols to improve safety along the mile-and-a-half road.

St. Luke’s Heart Team recently became the first in the region to perform a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using the new Edwards Lifesciences EVOQUE System to treat patients with valve regurgitation—this minimally invasive procedure is designed to reduce recovery time and lower the risk of complications.

The Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority said ground will be broken next Thursday, June 5, on a 145-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel near ABE in Hanover Township—construction is expected to take about two years.

The authority also bid farewell to longtime employee Janet Schadler—who retired after 39 years of service.

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.

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.

Crumb Concert

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets from $50 — Catch the vibrant sounds of Crumb live in Allentown.

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.