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Allentown
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan will hold a news conference today at 11:30 a.m.—he will share details of a large-scale drug investigation. 69 News
- ➤ Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi was arrested at his Bethlehem City Hall office on August 28 as part of a grand jury investigation into an interstate drug ring—he faces charges for marijuana offenses and is no longer employed by the city. Lehigh Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Country rock group Alabama played their record tenth headlining show at the Allentown Fair grandstand on Thursday — 42 years after their first performance there — and nearly 3,000 fairgoers cheered as most songs were No. 1 country hits. Randy Owen, 75, led the two-hour set while bassist Teddy Gentry, who injured his hand in a fall and scheduled surgery next week, kept the performance energetic. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ Brian Koenig, known as the Cup Guy, entertains families at Allentown Fair with his red Solo cup juggling act — while a new Butterfly Kingdom exhibit shows over 250 free-flying butterflies — adding festive fun for fairgoers. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Officials unveiled a two-year expansion at Lincoln Leadership Academy Charter School on Friday in Allentown by cutting the ribbon on a new building with classrooms for 4th through 8th graders, a cafeteria, a gym — and a state-of-the-art science lab. The facility was named after founder and CEO Sandra Figueroa-Torres, who was surprised by the honor. 69 News
- ➤ Lehigh Carbon Community College is hosting Fall 2025 job fairs at three sites—Tamaqua, Allentown, and Schnecksville—to help employers connect with job seekers from students, alumni, and local residents. The Allentown event will be held on October 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Donley Center. Lehigh Valley Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ USPS mail carrier Doug Kilgore, who worked for 18 years, was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma on July 23—an aggressive brain cancer. His supporters have started a GoFundMe to help cover his medical bills and have raised over $5,600 toward a $25,000 goal. Daily Voice
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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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