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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An elderly woman was taken to the hospital for evaluation and a firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion after a house fire at 3000 William Penn Highway in Palmer Twp. today at 12:45 p.m.+ flames from the blaze damaged a nearby home and caused a power outage as utility crews are expected to begin repairs tomorrow+. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A. Duie Pyle announced plans to open new service centers in Erie, Camp Hill, Columbus, and Toledo in 2025 to boost its next-day shipping service. The expansion will add local jobs for drivers and dockworkers at its Lehigh County facility. 69 News
- ➤ American Bank in Allentown reported an 80.5% jump in Q2 net income to $4,185,000 with increased net interest income and a drop in non-performing loans. Total assets grew by 10.7% to $1.0 billion (with rising net loans and deposits) as the bank strengthened its loan portfolio by the end of June. Lehigh Valley Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Penn State has launched a new PestWatch webpage to help growers track corn earworm populations—updates come weekly from 21 trap sites and include reports from Lehigh and Northampton counties. Low counts have been reported in the Lehigh Valley so far, but warmer winters may allow the pests to overwinter and affect local crops. Lehigh Valley News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allentown was awarded a $60,423 state grant to install eight Level 2 electric vehicle chargers for city inspection vehicles as part of a $3.47 million effort to improve air quality through cleaner fuel options. The city—its only win in this funding round—will move forward with plans once City Council reviews the allocation. Lehigh Valley News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Guatemala denied a report that U.S. authorities deported Luis Leon, an 82-year-old Allentown legal resident—he was taken to Guatemala after being handcuffed at a Philadelphia immigration office while trying to replace his lost green card. His granddaughter said he is recovering from pneumonia as ICE reviews the incident. Lehigh Valley Live
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Roasting Ears of Corn Festival
12-6 p.m. — Museum of Indian Culture — $10 adults, $7 children/seniors, free for kids under 11 — Celebrate Native American culture with music, crafts, and delicious traditional dishes.
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