Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
Good morning, Allentown.
Curtis International recalled about 634,000 Frigidaire-brand mini fridges sold at Walmart and Amazon after reports of short-circuits led to fires that caused over $700K in damage and two cases of smoke inhalation.
Owners are told to stop using the fridges (unplug and label them 'recall' with permanent marker) and to dispose of them per local laws.
On Saturday, the annual Peach Festival at the Knauss Homestead in Emmaus delighted families with fresh peach treats and local drinks + over 50 artisan vendors and kids' activities + and horse-drawn carriage rides that offered scenic views of the historic grounds.
Stargazers in Allentown will watch two meteor showers peak Tuesday night — the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — that could deliver up to 30 shooting stars an hour.
The event will run from Tuesday evening through the pre-dawn hours of Wednesday.
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.
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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