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Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Great Allentown Fair will begin Aug.27 and run through Sept.1 with new traffic rules that restrict cars between Liberty and Chew streets and require visitors to use Gate 2 near 17th Street—Advance discount tickets for rides, admission, and shows are available now at the Fair Box Office located between the Ritz Barbecue and the Grandstand concert venue. Lehigh Valley Live
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chef José Garces announced his second restaurant, Okatshe, will open in downtown Allentown in mid-September—located at 947 W. Hamilton St. and connected to The Moxy Hotel, the new izakaya will serve Japanese small plates, sushi, and sashimi while hiring staff now. Lehigh Valley Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cheap Trick will perform at Wind Creek Event Center at 8 p.m. on October 22 after headlining Allentown Fair last year—tickets will be on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 22. Jason Bonham will lead a Led Zeppelin tribute on November 15 at 8 p.m. to mark the 50th anniversary of a major album release. WLVR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parkland School District is planning a major expansion at Parkland High School that will add 26 classrooms, 12 science labs, new offices, and improved facilities, and the district will choose a steel work contractor on Oct 21—bids are due Sept 30 with selections for other trades by December. Construction is set to begin in early 2026 and finish by the end of 2027. WLVR
- ➤ Brandy Rentko, an English language arts interventionist at Raub Middle School, was named Allentown School District's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year at a Monday convocation at PPL Center. She has taught at Raub for nearly 25 years and built strong ties with students, families and fellow teachers. WLVR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allentown City Council approved issuing up to $134 million in bonds to fund capital projects including a new fire station and police headquarters, with bonds sold in chunks from 2026–28. The city will present its spending plan to state and federal partners before moving forward with a private, negotiated sale through leading investment firms. 69 News
- ➤ Palmer Township will redirect sewage from 165 homes to Bethlehem’s Shimersville Road treatment plant by December when a new gravity system replaces a 50-year-old pump station—Bethlehem director Edward Boscola said current user rates will not change. The project includes 200 linear feet of new 8-inch main, 300 linear feet of sewer reconstruction on Sheridan Drive, and two new manholes as part of an update to Palmer’s Act 537 plan. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dieruff High School football coach Dave Lutte said the team made a complete 180—revamping offseason training and practice after last year's second-half loss. The Huskies will try to snap a six-game losing streak in Week 1. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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Foods of India 2025
11 AM – 3 PM — Delta Hotels by Marriott Allentown Lehigh Valley — Free entry — A culinary celebration highlighting the diverse flavors of India brings the community together.
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Trexler Nature Preserve Hike – Border Trail
9 AM – 3 PM — Trexler Environmental Center — Free entry — Explore the beauty of nature on a scenic 10+ mile hike with the Allentown Hiking Club.
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NFL Football Trivia Night
7:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Lehigh — No cover — Show off your NFL knowledge in an evening of exciting trivia.
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8th Annual LVASCE EPIC Golf Outing
8 AM – 3 PM — The Club at Twin Lakes — Sponsorships available — Enjoy a day of golf while supporting scholarships for local engineering students.
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