Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Andrew 'Andy' Robert Wong, 37, of Bethlehem died after falling during a hike at Dragontail Peak in Leavenworth, Washington on Saturday, Sept.6 after finishing a weeklong program at Mount Baker through the American Alpine Institute—his funeral will be held on Saturday, Sept.20 at 11 a.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Durham. Daily Voice
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce has named Denise Maiatico as VP of Public Policy & External Affairs to lead business growth — she brings over 30 years of local experience. She worked at Meyer Jabara Hotels and taught at Northampton Community College — and she will work with local officials and business leaders to advance new policy measures. Lehigh Valley Business
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Luke’s University Health Network is now using Gleamer BoneView AI in all emergency rooms and urgent care centers to help doctors identify bone trauma faster and more accurately—this tool has been shown to reduce missed fractures by up to 30%. The new system, first introduced late last year, acts as a second set of eyes before images go for final review. Lehigh Valley Business
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Seiple Farms in East Allen Township is putting finishing touches on its 20-acre corn maze and pumpkin patch this week in time for fall festivities that begin Saturday. The farm will welcome visitors on Fridays from noon to 9 p.m., on weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Columbus Day from noon to 6 p.m. — and will offer amusement rides and food trucks. 69 News
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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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Seasonal Organic Dinner Series
6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175/person — Experience a seasonal outdoor dinner featuring local organic cuisine and cocktails under the stars.
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Seasonal Organic Dinner Series
6-9 p.m. — Rodale Organic Gardening Experimental Farm — $175/person — Dine under the stars at a historic organic farm with seasonal dishes and cocktails made from fresh local ingredients.
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