Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Allentown.
On June 13, over 350 interns from 12 local businesses will volunteer at 16 local nonprofits during the Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley’s 7th annual Intern Impact Day at Coca-Cola Park (starting at 8:15 a.m.).
Stahley's, a family restaurant and sports bar established in 1968 at 1826 Hanover Ave, is 99.9 percent sold and will change hands to Bethlehem restaurateur Zonia Sibri-Quinde by mid-August.
Co-owner Darryl Stahley said the new owners plan to keep everything the same—though there may be some additions.
Louis Belletieri (43) pleaded guilty in federal court on June 9th to two counts of wire fraud after diverting about $9.6 million from real estate funds for personal sports gambling (his sentencing is set for Sept.
12).
Ayden J. Scharper, a 19-year-old athlete and photographer from Upper Saucon Township, was pronounced dead at 11:49 p.m. on Friday, June 6 on the 800 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Allentown as an autopsy ruled suicide—police reported no foul play.
Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival opens its summer series tonight with Mel Brooks' musical 'The Producers' at the DeSales campus in Upper Saucon Township.
The theater company will present shows including 'A Raisin in the Sun,' 'Hamlet,' and a community tour of 'Much Ado About Nothing' — with children’s theater touring local libraries through Aug. 3.
Moravian University held a hard hat tour of the construction site for its new HUB, a state-of-the-art wellness-focused student center set to open this fall.
The center will include the Health Center, Counseling Center and other support offices—one of only two higher education facilities in Pennsylvania to earn WELL Precertification.
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.
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