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Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musikfest 2025 set a record with 1,449,000 attendees from 49 states and 7 countries and sold 60,800 headliner tickets in Bethlehem. Officials stated the festival boosted the local economy — local businesses saw strong gains from the event's record-breaking numbers. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Resurrected Life Church on Turner Street broke ground on a multi-million dollar project to turn its building into a new early learning center. The project uses state grants and private funds—upgrading the roof, walls, floors, and bathrooms—to help provide quality childcare and support local jobs. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Upper Milford Township Zoning Hearing Board met Monday to review a variance request by owners of TG Countryside to expand the long-standing ice cream shop into a cigar lounge—aiming to add a walk-in humidor and lounge area. Residents opposed the change, arguing it would harm neighborhood character and worsen traffic, and the board set the next hearing for Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. WLVR
- ➤ On August 5, city council debated a Planning Commission appointment made by Mayor J. William Reynolds when councilwoman Grace Crampsie Smith challenged an appointee's background—Richard Pongracz, a local realtor and resident, was confirmed. Council President Michael Colon urged decorum as the council will meet again on August 19 to address further matters. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Westminster Homes of the Lehigh Valley purchased 212-214 N. 8th Street to launch a mommy and me program that will offer safe housing and recovery support for mothers with addiction and their children. The 3,700-square-foot home near the Journeys program downtown will receive on-site case management and opioid litigation funds—ensuring long-term support for families. 69 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley housing market reached a new record in July when the median home price hit $375,000, surpassing the $370,000 set in June—865 listings and 624 closed sales showed a strong seller market. 69 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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