Good morning, Allentown.

Lehigh Valley Business will host its first annual Women’s Leadership Summit on Aug 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading—women professionals will gather to share ideas and build networks for change.

Filter King opened a new 61,600-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center at 2701 Baglyos Circle in Bethlehem Township on July 8, 2025—its third facility—creating up to 120 jobs to help the company offer next-day delivery in the northeast.

The expansion builds on earlier growth in Las Vegas and adds to the company's growing manufacturing space nationwide.

A New York father aged 22 from Lockwood was sentenced to 24 months probation for Corruption of Minors after police found marijuana paraphernalia and a marijuana-infused birthday cake with his name on it in his car where his 21-month-old daughter and 14-year-old son were present.

Stargazers in Allentown will soon see two meteor showers peak from the evening of July 29 to the early hours of July 30—promising up to 30 shooting stars per hour and bright fireballs against the Milky Way.

Observers are advised to head outside after midnight to dark sites without needing special equipment.

A mobile military-themed exhibit that was to visit the Lehigh Valley next week has been postponed due to mechanical issues—officials say it will run later this summer.

Nelly, the multi-platinum rapper who made history as the first hip-hop artist to successfully cross over into country music, is set to perform at Musikfest 2025 in Bethlehem on August 6.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. with tickets costing between $39 and $234.

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency said the 911 outages were restored after troubleshooting began around 2 p.m. Friday and that Comtech is investigating the cause—officials reported no evidence of a cyber attack.

Authorities said they will review the incident to help prevent future outages.

Following reports of exploding bottle lids that injured three consumers—including two who suffered permanent vision loss—Walmart recalled 850,000 Ozark Trail 64-ounce stainless steel water bottles sold since 2017; customers are urged to stop using the bottles and return them to Walmart for a full refund.

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.

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.