Good morning, Allentown.

Maple Hills Veterinary Hospital scrambled to move animals & supplies to a safer location after a sudden power outage disrupted operations today.

Hospital officials said crews are working to restore power while keeping the animals secure.

Allentown officials are launching early swim lessons to boost water safety after a report revealed 865 children drowned in 2024 (most before age 5).

The program aims to give young children essential skills to help prevent future accidents.

Neffs Valley Park will close for a few months as crews work to improve walking paths, accessibility and preserve natural resources + the project will offer new passive recreation options when completed.

Republic Services is constructing Republic Polymer III at 420 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive to recycle curbside plastics into new packaging + create 70 permanent jobs.

The facility will begin operations early 2027.

HelloNation’s accounting expert David Riggs explained essential monthly bookkeeping tasks for local small businesses to keep records accurate and stay ready for tax deadlines.

His guidance offers practical steps that business owners can apply immediately.

After a powerful storm on Friday, a home in Upper Milford was damaged when fallen trees blocked driveways and neighbors rallied with chainsaws + a bucket truck.

PPL crews are working to restore power and offer bill credits for water and ice as repairs continue.

St. Luke's University Health Network recorded 6,000 births at its three birthing hospitals, surpassing last year's 5,000 deliveries during the fiscal year ended June 30; the record shows families choosing its focused care + reinvested funds to boost pediatric services.

Veteran Affairs leased a new clinic in Allentown to improve health care for Veterans (the department announced the lease in a recent release) and plans to expand services are underway.

Allentown sports bars are expecting packed crowds tonight as fans gather to watch the U.S. team face Belgium in a World Cup knockout match.

The game is set to boost business at watch parties and dining rooms across the city.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will dress up as Rubber Duckies on Make a Difference Monday to raise funds for pediatric cancer in Allentown, supporting affected children and families with medical expenses.

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.