Good morning, Allentown.

On July 14 a Lansford woman died in a fiery crash on Route 309 near Mountain Road in Lynn Township when her vehicle collided with another car & a tractor trailer around 1:04 a.m., and officials are investigating as her name is withheld until the autopsy is complete.

The Lehigh Valley Business Coalition on Healthcare celebrates 45 years today helping employers control health care costs through group contracts, education, and advocacy (founded in 1980).

It recently picked Health Care Originals as its exclusive virtual respiratory care provider and is working on another partnership to offer fertility and women’s health services.

Schiff’s Food Service acquired Easton’s R&R Provision to expand its footprint in the Lehigh Valley—retaining the 90-year-old family brand and its staff while planning to hire more employees and streamline operations in the future.

A third man was charged in connection with a 2024 homicide on an Allentown basketball court, the district attorney’s office said — the arrest adds to an ongoing investigation of the fatal incident.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection cut its permit backlog from more than 2,400 to fewer than 50 and completed over 58,000 inspections from January 1 to June 30—launching new SPEED and PAyback programs to speed up reviews for local businesses and protect our air and water. Three regional DEP offices cleared their backlogs entirely, showing a strong push to modernize permit processing.

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.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two

6-10 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticketed event — Experience the chilling tales of Poe while enjoying expertly crafted themed cocktails.