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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Dennis Nemura and Marcie Nisley, residents of Traditions of Hanover, delivered healthy meals to homebound seniors through Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley in Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon counties. They continued their strong volunteer work—helping over 2,000 seniors and adults with disabilities. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ On Monday night, the Allentown Parks and Recreation Department held its 111th Romper Day celebration at J. Birney Crum Stadium, where nearly 400 children performed dance, calisthenics, and games and enjoyed free hot dogs, ice pops, and water donated by the Harry C. Trexler Trust. The event honored young talent as Somaya Naomi Chappelle (13) received the Female Percy B. Ruhe Award and Chase Brown was presented the Male Ruhe Award for excelling in sports and arts during the summer playground program. Lehigh Valley News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ British motorcycle brand Triumph opened its new Keystone Triumph dealership — a community hub for riders — at 2800 Eberhart Road in Whitehall Township, celebrating its grand opening on July 26. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Allentown-based Velaspan launched its new GRCaaS cybersecurity service today to help companies strengthen security, meet compliance requirements, and reduce risk exposure. The managed service begins with discovery work and policy reviews — then configures a platform for ongoing compliance with standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. Lehigh Valley Business
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation said more than 21,000 people have moved to the area since 2020—most are young adults—and there are now 708,644 residents. Fifty out of 62 towns grew, with Bethlehem, Upper Macungie Township and Easton seeing the biggest gains. Lehigh Valley Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On July 16, the Historical and Architectural Review Board at City Hall’s Rotunda approved a pair of certificates for repair projects at Central Moravian Church, including replacing mahogany balusters in the Bell Tower at 400 Main St—stone steps at the Old Chapel on Heckewelder Place will also be restored. Facilities Manager Michael Repsher represented the church as the proposals received unanimous support. Bethlehem Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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2025 Great Allentown Fair Admission
11:59 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Admission fee required — Experience a week of classic fair fun with agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, and delicious food.
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Diabetes Prevention Program
2 PM — Cumberland Gardens — Free entry — Participate in a meaningful health and wellness program to help prevent diabetes.
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Great Allentown Fair
6:00-8:30 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Check event page for cost — Celebrate local culture and enjoy live entertainment.
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Ace Frehley Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — The Allentown Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary Ace Frehley live in concert at a vibrant venue.
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