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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Blueberry Festival will return to Burnside Plantation from July 19th to 20th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—offering new attractions, family activities, live music, and colonial demos. Proceeds from the event will support Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Tony n' Tina’s Wedding, a fun and interactive play that ran at Musikfest Café from 2012 to 2017, will perform one night only on Aug. 22 at Bear Creek Mountain Resort — the production invites the audience to join in with dancing and laughter. Tickets are $95 for general admission and $125 for VIP seating, which includes a drink voucher and wine service during dinner. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ During Monday's meeting in Emmaus, board members delayed a vote on the proposed $95 million K-8 realignment plan set for the 2028-29 school year to address capacity and equity issues — members raised concerns about rising costs and economic uncertainty that could further slow necessary school renovations. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the Hanover Township meeting on July 15, council approved four property reassessments for Allentown addresses (881 Marcon Blvd., 2202 N. Irving St., 861 Marcon Blvd., and 894 Marcon Blvd.) to lower local taxes modestly and school taxes more substantially while also approving township bills of $136,676. Officials rescheduled the park movie 'Shark Tail' for July 10, provided updates on the Lloyd Street overlay project and D&L Trail amendment, and set the next in-person council meeting for 7 p.m. July 16 at 2202 Grove Road. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Sen. Lisa M. Boscola from Northampton said she will soon introduce legislation to allow a two-week sales tax holiday on school supplies and select electronics to ease inflation—if passed, items costing under $50 and computers or tablets under $1,500 will be exempt from state sales tax during August. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ LVHN and Jefferson Health inaugurated two new centers at Tower Place on Monday, including the region’s first dedicated Women’s Health Center to boost care access. The centers opened on July 15 for local patients. Lehigh Valley Business
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Allentown Central Catholic boys lacrosse coach Will Odenthal guided his Vikings to the state semis during the District 11 final at Lehigh University on May 22 — he earned the Boys Lacrosse Coach of the Year award for his leadership throughout the postseason. Lehigh Valley Live
TRAVEL 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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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.
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When you make peace with uncertainty, you find peace.
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