Good morning, Allentown.

A Lehigh County couple celebrated 60 years of marriage by sharing a life marked by adventures (with two children and three grandchildren).

Their story highlights enduring love and community spirit, resonating with neighbors in our area.

Nonnemaker Farm on Nonnemaker Lane invites community members to pick up over 250 wooden stars until tomorrow to decorate the barn doors for the July 4 celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

The historic school bell (retained since 1925) may ring during the festivities to honor the farm’s long family tradition.

A massive fire at a former factory on the 300 block of Front Street forced evacuations and displaced families last night — emergency crews battled the blaze while officials urged residents to shelter in place amid power outages and road closures nearby.

A six-alarm fire at an old furniture factory on Front Street Wednesday night led to road closures and one firefighter treated for minor injuries; the city is cleaning up and will demolish the building once safety is confirmed.

Air Products, headquartered in Allentown, will feature its flash freezing technology for specialty foods at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2026 from June 28-30 at the Javits Center in New York City—attendees can visit booth 2581 to learn how cryogenic gases freeze foods faster than traditional methods.

Project Atlas, a proposed five-building data center campus in South Whitehall Township by Edged Data Centers, is under review as residents voice concerns over air quality and noise (raising questions about private wells and wildlife).

Officials and lawmakers will set stricter standards for similar developments that promise future jobs.

Cedar Beach Park in Allentown hosts a July 4 celebration from 12-10 p.m. with live music, food trucks and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Coca-Cola Park will feature Liberty Ignited on July 3 with a flag-raising and drone show, while Dorney Park runs Star-Spangled Nights with nightly fireworks through July 5.

The Pennsylvania Game Commission asks residents to report wild turkey sightings online from July 1 through Aug.

31 to help biologists track the bird population—recording count, date, and precise location as instructed will improve the survey’s accuracy.

An old factory on Front Street that once housed the Gottlieb Buehler Furniture Company caught fire Wednesday night and put plans for a 16-story, 360-unit apartment complex in doubt as Urban Residential Properties now face an uncertain future for the historic site.

Lionel Messi broke an 87 year old goal record set by Bethlehem Steel's Archie Stark on Monday by scoring four goals in a World Cup Group Stage match+ drawing attention to Bethlehem's storied soccer heritage in the Lehigh Valley.

Monster Truck Show

1-3:50 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Tickets $28.50 — Experience thrilling monster truck action with top drivers competing for glory.

Seth Witcher Acoustic Performance at Artillery Brewing

1-5 p.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Free entry — Enjoy a dynamic acoustic set from local artist Seth Witcher in a family-friendly atmosphere.

2026 WWE Summer Tour in Allentown

7:30-10:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for an electrifying night as WWE returns to Allentown for the first time in three years.

Bourbon & Blues Night with BC Blue

6-10 p.m. — 1812 Piano Lounge — Reservations required — Enjoy a soulful evening of live blues music with BC Blue, featuring the dynamic sounds of Bev Conklin.