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Allentown
Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Blue Valley Farm Show’s Youth Livestock Sale on Sunday saw Northampton Co. 4-H members partner with Feeding Pennsylvania to donate 15 animals that will be processed and sent to food banks statewide—providing fresh protein to families in need. Lehigh Valley Live
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 20-year-old driver was pinned between her 2012 Dodge Durango and a Salisbury Township home—after her broken-down vehicle rolled on Broadway just after 3:30 p.m.—and she was rescued by emergency crews before being taken to St. Luke's University Hospital with serious injuries. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ A 62-year-old man, Emad Kasseri, died from multiple blunt force injuries after his vehicle collided with a LANTA bus Monday morning at West Tilghman and North Ott streets in Allentown—local police and the district attorney’s office are investigating the accident. Lehigh Valley Live
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ AARP Pennsylvania warned residents of a text scam that started as a friendly 'wrong number' message — then asked for personal details to promote fake crypto investments and urged people to block unknown numbers. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ An 18-year-old suspect from Stewartsville turned himself in in Bethlehem after opening fire inside Sizzling Bites Halal Grill, injuring two people and facing charges of attempted homicide—aggravated assault and reckless endangerment. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Struts will perform a paid-ticket show today at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks where they play the full album Everybody Talks and other songs – Dirty Honey will open the performance. Lehigh Valley News
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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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