Good morning, Allentown.

Lehigh Valley International Airport, ABE hosted the Wings For All event—designed for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities—to let them experience the full airport process from check-in to boarding a plane.

A celebratory reception and a tour of the Sensory Room followed after deboarding.

KidsPeace will host its second annual dodgeball tournament on Thursday, June 26 at Orchard Hills Campus in Orefield to raise funds for mental health services for local families—teams of eight players, with at least two girls in play at all times, will compete while Tuskes Homes defends its title.

The Sixth Street Shelter in Allentown celebrated 40 years of service yesterday with a lively block party that drew many local residents.

The event marked a major milestone for the shelter — showing its long-standing commitment to the community.

Early Saturday morning, neighbors reported hearing multiple shots around 1:30 a.m. near East Tremont and Tacoma streets where a house had damaged windows — police are investigating the incident.

A Montvale officer caught Vincent Browning, age 30 from Allentown, and three women from Staten Island for shoplifting nearly $6,000 in goods after they were seen leaving a Lululemon store with clothes on hangers at the DePiero Farm View Center on Farmview Drive at 1:40 p.m. on June 5—Browning also faces a charge for giving a fake name.

A GoFundMe campaign is raising $30,000 to cover funeral and living expenses for the daughter and grandchildren of Robert and Gretchen Ackerman after the couple was fatally shot in their Palmer Township home on June 3 by their son-in-law, Xiaomin Fei (34), who faces charges of felony homicide, burglary, and weapons possession.

Two new theater productions are running and set to open this week—'Million Dollar Quartet' continues its season at the Northampton Community College Lipkin Theater with showings that began on June 4 and include a 2 p.m. showing today, while 'The Last Days of Cleopatra' will premiere at the Charles A Brown Ice House from June 13 to June 22, offering a musical take on a classic Hollywood story.

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.

NTG Live Performance

10:00 p.m. — Vyral lounge & bar — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying live show by the talented NTG in the heart of Allentown.