Good morning, Allentown.

Police said that a motorcycle and a car collided on American Parkway Bridge Wednesday morning — the motorcycle rider was seriously injured and the car driver suffered minor injuries — and the roadway reopened after emergency crews cleared the site.

Police said that on Thursday, June 26, 2025, a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car on the American Parkway Bridge in Allentown—local traffic was detoured and the bridge reopened at 9:45 a.m.—the motorcyclist was taken to a hospital for treatment while the car driver suffered minor injuries.

Allentown police arrested six people when they tried to apprehend wanted man Anthony George Fata, who fled into a house at 5:11 p.m. on June 24 at the 200 block of North 8th Street—officers recovered multiple firearms and later charged others with assaulting officers.

The 14th annual Sabor Latin Festival has begun in Bethlehem and offers free, family-friendly celebrations of Latin culture with live music, films and food from June 26 to June 28.

Organizers say today's schedule features events such as a Puerto Rican flag raising ceremony and a tribute performance for the women of salsa.

An anonymous letter circulated in Plainfield Township claimed that residents will face a 230% tax increase if WM's Grand Central Landfill closes without a replacement — a claim some residents dispute while company representatives say the facility has about four more years of capacity.

Simone Collins Landscape Architecture is nearly done with its first draft of a parks master plan to guide Allentown's park development for the next 15 years.

About 2,000 residents gave feedback through surveys and public meetings, and the draft plan will be published in August + residents will have at least 30 days to review it before City Council approval this fall.

Yesterday, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission reviewed a Regional Act 537 plan to reduce future sewage disposal problems at the Kline's Island Sewage System after record rainfall caused hydraulic overloads at Allentown’s wastewater treatment plant.

The commission also approved zoning amendments in Palmer Township that add regulations for data centers and fuel cell power systems (a kind of on-site energy generation) to guide local development.

Greystone Capital and BBAM have planned a $100M housing project in Palmer Township that will feature 320 apartments and 92 townhomes.

The pre-development project at 1492 Van Buren Road has secured all approvals and will begin construction in the first quarter of 2026—marking the companies' latest expansion in the region.

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.

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.