Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Allentown.
Two local men from Reading and Allentown filed a class action lawsuit against DraftKings alleging the company used misleading promotions that led to gambling addiction and significant financial losses— the nearly 100-page suit claims that unclear fine print lured vulnerable users and aims to hold the company accountable. Their attorney, Mike Kanovitz, says the lawsuit seeks safer betting practices for consumers.
North Whitehall Township supervisors on Monday rejected a 501,405-square-foot Nexus 78 warehouse plan on Route 309 due to traffic, safety and community concerns.
Trammell Crow officials said they may appeal the decision — arguing that the proposal met local rules after a three-year review.
Allentown’s mayor Matt Tuerk has issued an executive order to speed up the review process for housing projects with 20+ units to address a current shortage of 9,000 units and an expected need of 54,000 units by 2050.
The order will move qualifying proposals to the front of the line, and city officials say it will help deliver affordable housing faster amid high development interest and potential future HUD funding cuts.
Hellertown Borough Council approved a resolution requesting a $230,030 state grant to connect the Saucon Rail Trail with the southern commercial district at Main Street and Polk Valley Road.
Project plans include Tumminello Park improvements + a footbridge over the mill race that once supplied water to the Heller-Wagner Grist Mill, with further updates set to come if the funding is awarded in the fall.
Residents in Catasauqua must boil water before drinking it due to a pump failure that caused a loss of pressure and raised concerns about disease-causing organisms — borough crews are working to repair the system and restore safe water.
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.
Nowa's Chef’s Dinner: Mise en Place
6-9:30 p.m. — Vault 634 — $175 per guest — Experience a six-course tasting menu with wine or zero-proof pairings in a historic setting with bold Mediterranean flavors.
Seasonal Organic Dinner Series
6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175/person — Enjoy seasonally-themed organic dinners featuring local cuisine and a bonfire under the stars.
4th Annual Devonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Special guest appearances — Enjoy a friendly softball game featuring Devonta Smith and other celebrities for a great cause.
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