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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in Lower Nazareth Township displaced two residents — the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company chief said no one was injured. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Last week, the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum in Allentown held a Juneteenth program that explained the holiday—June 19 marks the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free. Dr. James Higgins led a lecture on its history and honored activist Opal Lee, who campaigned for its federal recognition. Bethlehem Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Congress is reviewing proposed cuts to SNAP, which currently fuels nearly $367 million a month in Pennsylvania food spending and supports local farms, grocery stores and jobs. If approved, the cuts will weaken the food economy and may lead to job losses — affecting families that rely on essential food purchases. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced new guidelines for free and reduced-price school meals. A flood watch remains in effect until midnight EDT for parts of Pennsylvania due to heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding—earlier tornado and heat warnings ended yesterday. 69 News
- ➤ KeyBank awarded over $1M through tax credit programs to support local educational organizations+ the funds will help improve learning programs and resources in Eastern PA. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Lehigh Valley and eastern Pennsylvania yesterday afternoon through the evening as a cold front plus tropical moisture brought strong storms with heavy rain that could spark flash floods and damaging winds — forecasters noted rainfall rates may hit two inches per hour. Lehigh Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Allentown Parking Authority will launch a new ticket payment plan in August that lets community members pay off eligible fines in smaller amounts—making payments easier to manage. 69 News
- ➤ Whitehall Township will spend nearly $900,000 to purchase new radios for emergency services and will decide in November whether to pay from its 2026 budget, its Lafarge Fund, or a mix—this purchase supports the county’s digital communication system upgrade with radios expected by year’s end. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley IronPigs unveiled their Easton-themed uniforms for their upcoming City Series game. The team said the new design—made to honor Easton—will be worn during the game. 69 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — Tickets starting at $95 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Thursday in the heart of Allentown.
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