Good morning, Allentown.

A 34 year old man is accused of fatally shooting his elderly in-laws at the Highlands at Glenmoor 55+ community in Palmer Township on June 3 after he allegedly bought a gun when he received divorce papers + his two children were in the home during the incident.

A man identified as 34-year-old Xiaomin Fei was charged with homicide and other offenses after he fatally shot his in-laws—Robert and Gretchen Ackerman—during a domestic disturbance call on Tuesday night in a community for residents 55 and older on Glasgow Way in Palmer Township.

DeSales University partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network to launch a new nurse anesthesia program—designed to offer advanced clinical training and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree for experienced nurses.

The program will include 39 courses, 12 semesters of mixed online and in-person classes, and a minimum of 2,000 clinical rotation hours—starting this fall.

Today, the Downtown Allentown Alliance named Jill Brader Meyers as its acting director—she brings deep experience in marketing and community engagement from City Center Group.

The new organization will focus on boosting downtown activity and supporting safe, vibrant streets.

City officials in Allentown proposed a new 65,000-square-foot life safety and wellness center—designed to house fire, EMS and health services—at Fourth and Turner streets.

The center will cost about $65 million and will replace outdated facilities, with work expected to begin soon if approved.

In April, the Lehigh Valley saw a 9.1% drop in housing inventory but experienced a 1.6% increase in closed sales and a 7.1% jump in the median home price to $345,000 — signs of steady buyer demand that set the region apart from national trends.

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.

Allentown Fourth of July Celebration

12-10 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day with live music, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show.