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Allentown
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Area Ukrainians celebrated Ukraine’s 34th anniversary of independence with a flag raising on Aug. 22 at Payrow Plaza—over two dozen attendees, including Director Janine Santoro and State Rep. Steve Samuelson, marked the event with a city proclamation and a certificate of recognition amid the ongoing conflict with Russia. Bethlehem Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ LVBCH extended its partnership with United Concordia Dental through 2030 with a six-year contract that took effect on January 1, 2025 using dental coverage to serve 275+ employer members and over 400,000 covered lives while saving more than $100M per year. This deal supports cost control and offers multiple network options for employees and families. Lehigh Valley Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Allentown Police are searching for 19-year-old Jonas Robles—missing since Tuesday, September 2 and considered endangered because of his medical conditions—after he was last seen on the 500 block of Allen Street. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants will launch Lehigh Valley’s first-ever Vegan Chef Challenge on Sept. 15 when diners can sample plant-based dishes until Oct. 15. Four local spots have signed up so far—dishes will be rated online with winners announced in late October or early November. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Lehigh University Art Galleries is celebrating its 100th anniversary today by presenting an exhibit of work from 100 artists—visitors can see the curated collection at the gallery. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Palmer Township Supervisor Charles “Zeke” Bellis III died, stated township manager Robert Williams. Funeral plans have not been released and Tuesday’s supervisors meeting was canceled to honor his service — he had also owned Easton Beverage. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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