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Thursday, June 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Harry C. Trexler Trust announced it will give over $5.7 million, with Allentown set to receive $1.9 million for park improvements. More than 70 local nonprofits will split $3.8 million for programs such as food banks and arts centers—supporting community services. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ At a May 21 meeting, Catasauqua churches joined to fund the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in the local school district, with church and district officials thanking each other and planning next steps. Leaders also discussed the Hearts of Catasauqua initiative—meant to honor first responders—and the need for a bilingual coalition representative to support local families. Lehigh Valley Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 32-year-old woman named Gina Marie Chroust of Nazareth was found dead on a sidewalk near the 700 block of Brush Street in Allentown and pronounced dead at 12:53 p.m. on June 24 while authorities investigate her cause of death + toxicology tests are pending. Daily Voice
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Northampton Area School District settled a free-speech lawsuit with Gerald Bretzik—who sued after being banned from board meetings—and the board voted 9-0 on June 16 to pay $18,000, remove disputed wording from Policy 903, and have Bretzik drop his claim. Lehigh Valley Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Drive By Truckers Concert
7:00-9:30 PM — Archer Music Hall — Ticket prices vary by seating — Catch the Drive By Truckers live in Allentown for an unforgettable night.
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