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Monday, September 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OktoPurrfest was held in Emmaus at Weyerbacher Emmaus Taproom/Triple Sun Spirits on Bank Street and featured live music, games, food, and a contest where participants held a jug of kitty litter—each contest winner received a trophy, beer, and a gift card while eight cat rescue groups displayed adoptable cats. Purr Haus organized the event to support local cat rescues. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh County will join America's 250th anniversary celebrations next year with the Making History gala at DeSales University—community leaders and members will gather to honor the nation's legacy. 69 News
- ➤ Margot Deppe, a senior at Northampton Area High School, finished a painting that honors her great-grandparents—William 'Becky' Beck and Alice Beck—on the exterior wall at Becky's Drive-In in Walnutport. She worked on the tribute for about two months after her grandmother—Cindy Deppe—suggested the idea, and the family continues to run the drive-in they founded in 1946. 69 News
- ➤ Fleetwood Park came alive with music during the 42nd Berks Fiddle Fest—fiddle competitions, jam sessions and open mic performances drew bluegrass fans and local artists to enjoy a lively day of community celebration. 69 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A study by Neil Jesani Wealth Management showed that several Northeast states offer a new kind of American dream — Pennsylvania ranked 13th for its low cost of living, though wages were lower — as the report reflected a shift toward financial security and balanced living. The findings highlight changing priorities in the region. Daily Voice
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is launching the Appalachian Trail Community Conservation Collaborative — a program that gives technical support and planning tools for 15 teams of local officials, nonprofits, and community advocates to protect areas along the Trail. Communities in the Lehigh Valley northern tier and other parts of the state will soon start their own conservation projects with free design assistance and funding help. Lehigh Valley Live
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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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