Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
Good morning, Allentown.
Allentown police are searching for a vehicle that hit a person on a scooter — the driver did not stop after the collision.
Fountain Hill Police said a shooting Friday night on the 900 block of Delaware Avenue injured two males and one female — all of whom required surgery — and that a suspect who treated himself for a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his legs faced four counts of reckless endangerment, three counts of aggravated assault and one count of a firearms violation and was scheduled for arraignment on Saturday.
Grammy-winning rock duo The Black Keys will headline the final night of Musikfest 2025 on Aug 10—at Wind Creek Steel Stage on PNC Plaza starting at 7 p.m.—to promote their new album Ohio Players that honors their Ohio roots with contributions from artists like Beck and Noel Gallagher.
Lightning bugs brightened a Bethlehem backyard on June 29 due to warm, humid weather as experts warn that light pollution, loss of habitat, and pesticides are lowering firefly numbers—Fish and Wildlife Service officials urge residents to turn off outdoor lights, plant native species, and leave some leaf litter to help protect these summer insects.
Wild orange daylilies bloomed Thursday, July 3 in a Bethlehem backyard — these nonnative plants were introduced from Asia in the late 1800s and now grow so widely that many locals mistake them for native species.
Coca-Cola Park in Allentown will host two games as part of the Banana Ball World Tour—featuring a fast-paced sport with wild rules that count caught foul balls as outs—and the Party Animals will face the Texas Tailgaters for the first weekend game.
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.
Das Awkscht Fescht
2-8 p.m. — Macungie Memorial Park — Admission details not specified — Experience one of the nation's largest showcases of classic and antique cars in a vibrant summer setting.
DCI - Drum Corps International
7-8:30 p.m. — J. Birney Crum Stadium — Use promo code CAROLINA to support Carolina Crown — Experience an exciting evening of competitive drum corps performances.
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