Saturday, July 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh County Coroner's Office confirmed that a 3-year-old boy rescued from a home pool in Northampton County on July 3 died at a hospital on July 7 after CPR did not work and his death was ruled an accident. WLVR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley Business announced the 2025 Forty Under 40 honorees who are making an impact with their career success & community service. The honorees will be celebrated on Sept. 11 at the DeSales University Center & 2755 Station Avenue in Center Valley. Lehigh Valley Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ABC News filmed at Shankweiler's Drive-In on Friday, July 11, where local movie-goers held hand-painted signs and popcorn buckets+ as the crew reported live on the theater’s long history. The owners, Matthew McClanahan and Lauren McChesney, said they received a proclamation from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office and plan to host theme nights and other drive-in events+ to celebrate the tradition. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today in Forks Township, Wrenchtec Auto Repair and the Forks Business Association hold a free Drive and Thrive program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3315 Sullivan Trail—teaching young drivers basic vehicle maintenance with interactive demonstrations and giveaways. WLVR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hospital staff and volunteers released butterflies Friday at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest in Allentown to honor Julia Mazur—a young cancer patient who left heartfelt notes asking for joy before she passed in late 2023. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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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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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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