Good morning, Allentown.

Firefighters explained that a six-alarm fire on Front Street last week required dozens of units as extra calls brought 200 members from 21 departments + mutual aid from neighboring counties and kept the blaze contained with only one minor injury and no public harm.

Ken Hartwick joins PPL Corporation’s board effective today.

The former Ontario Power Generation CEO will serve on both the People and Compensation and Finance committees and help guide the company’s local energy strategy in Allentown.

B. Braun's subsidiary CAPS will close its two Allentown locations at 6580 & 6845 Snowdrift Road by year-end as layoffs begin on Sept.

30 while the company shifts focus to its core 503A compounding business.

Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co. will transfer its brewpub at Hamilton St to McCall Collective in September as it focuses on expanding production and distribution, while the new operators plan to hire current employees and merge their popular menu items with Bru Daddy’s favorites.

During the Revolutionary War, Allentown farmers helped protect the Liberty Bell by loading the 2,000‑pound bell, disguised as hay bales, into wagons to move it to Zion's Reformed Church (on Hamilton Street) as the British advanced in Philadelphia.

It was stored under floorboards until British forces left in 1778.

During a rainy Memorial Day weekend, hundreds visited the Heritage Museum for a History Expo featuring indoor presentations from local historical societies, musical performances by the Brandywine Colonials Fife and Drum Corps, and remarks by county executive Josh Siegel and actor Jon Provost (details confirmed by museum staff).

Both major hospital systems support federal price transparency rules and offer online cost estimator tools for patients.

St. Luke’s emphasizes patient choice while LVHN and Jefferson note that posted prices may vary due to individual care needs.

Allentown officials say high heat and humidity will bring heat index values into the upper 90s and 100; residents are urged to stay indoors with air conditioning, drink water, and check on friends and pets—especially when working outside.

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.

DCI: Drum Corps International - 2 Day Pass

6:30-9:30 p.m. — J. Birney Crum Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier drum corps performances with exclusive VIP packages.