Good morning, Allentown.

Camelot for Children celebrated 40 years by hosting a free six‐week summer camp for children with disabilities and their siblings.

The camp featured hands‐on activities with a visit from Boyle Construction — and many local high school volunteers helped support the event.

South Whitehall Township police fatally shot 73-year-old Gary J.

Moyer at his home on May 28 after he made a false 911 call claiming a shooter was in the area and ignored orders to drop his inoperable rifle—District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said the investigation found the officers' actions justified with no charges being filed.

Federal immigration officers raided the Five 10 Flats building in Bethlehem today and arrested 17 workers for immigration violations; officials say the group included 13 from Venezuela, two from Mexico, one from Ecuador, and one from Nicaragua who were working to restore the building after last month's massive fire.

On Juneteenth, Allentown rapper and producer Red Mcfly and Pas Simpson opened the Hip Hop on the Wall exhibition at Art Haus, 645 Hamilton St, featuring more than 25 works by local and internationally recognized artists.

The exhibition will run through July 11—visitors can also purchase a booklet with a QR code linking to Mcfly’s new album No Tears Left Behind.

Transportation leaders in the Lehigh Valley said they are addressing job recruitment and retention challenges for rail, transit, airport and road services.

At the 2025 Transportation Forum held at the Mack Trucks Experience Center in Allentown, officials from PennDOT, Phoenix Rail, the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority & LANTA detailed efforts such as college job fairs, shared internships and calls for state funding to sustain operations.

The National Weather Service has placed the Lehigh Valley under an extreme heat watch for Monday morning through Wednesday evening next week—heat index values may reach up to 107 and the first official 90-degree day is expected, with forecasts showing 87 on Saturday, 92 on Sunday, 97 on Monday, 96 on Tuesday and 92 on Wednesday. Residents should prepare for the impact of prolonged high temperatures and limited overnight relief.

NASCAR Weekend is set to take over Pocono Raceway (located in Long Pond) this weekend, bringing high-speed racing action (igniting local excitement) for fans in the area.

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.

Brass Transit Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets available — Experience the nostalgia of classic hits performed flawlessly by Brass Transit.

Laughs on the Blvd

8-9:30 p.m. — Tipsy's Bar & Lounge — $28.52 for General Admission — Experience a night filled with non-stop comedy and entertainment.