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Friday, September 26th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Allentown's YMCA warming station at 425 S. 15th St. will open at 7 p.m. on Monday, September 29 to offer overnight shelter for 80 guests after the Jordan Creek encampment closes for safety concerns—local partners helped add 20 new beds. 69 News
- ➤ Volunteers at Schnecksville Fire Company will host an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon on Sept 28 featuring ham, sausage, pancakes and more—breakfasts are also planned for the last Sundays in October and November. Sacred Voices will perform spirituals at Union Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. on Sept 28—while the Upper Lehigh Lions Club plans a hoagie fundraiser pickup on Oct 14 after serving food at a football game on Sept 25. Lehigh Valley Press
- ➤ Alburtis Park celebrated its 100th birthday as residents, families and fans joined games and music events—tossing dimes and playing bingo—while local volunteers sold commemorative T-shirts. The event featured family-friendly activities that brought the community together. Lehigh Valley Press
- ➤ The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania urged local families to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month by making a plan and gathering a go-kit with food, water, and medicine—especially as flooding is common in our area. Lehigh Valley Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Iron Hill Brewery closed all its restaurants in Lehigh Valley and Central PA including its recently opened location at Lehigh Lifestyle Center in Whitehall. The company said the closure is permanent and will file for bankruptcy soon. Lehigh Valley Business
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom kicked off its fall season on September 25 with Halloween Haunt for teens and Tricks and Treats for families. The park event features haunted mazes, scare zones, live shows, interactive candy stops & pumpkin decorating and runs on select dates through Nov. 2. Lehigh Valley Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ PA Chamber CEO Luke Bernstein said that products made in PA boost the state economy through initiatives like the Coolest Thing Made in PA contest — a competition that lets residents vote on local innovations. He added that Pennsylvania manufacturing creates jobs and produces everyday items along with high-tech products. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Lehigh Valley International Airport saw a record 299,779 summer passengers between June and August 2025—pushing United up 8.5%, Delta up 5%, and Allegiant up 3.4% while American fell 15% and cargo rose by 41.25% from last August. The strong numbers show a busy season that helped boost travel and cargo performance at the airport. Lehigh Valley Business
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Muhlenberg University received a $315,000 NSF grant to support Chemistry Chair Keri Colabroy’s research that turns tree bark into antibiotics—an effort involving 60 undergraduates since 2017. The grant will help test new enzyme hypotheses as part of a joint project that totals $495,000 with a partner subaward. Muhlenberg College
- ➤ The Salisbury Township School District Board of Directors met on Sept. 17 and heard student and teacher reports on fall sports, the middle school learning lab—earning high praise—and funding adjustments following a $228,712 Title I cut. They also discussed upcoming school events, community technology workshops, and special education changes to better support local students. Lehigh Valley Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission will require electronic submissions as it adopts two SALDO amendments affecting Slatington, Chapman, Glendon — and West Easton, with plans for an online portal set to launch in January. In addition, the LVPC announced the 2025 Lehigh Valley Awards, with nominations open through October 14 and the gala scheduled for December 3 at Hotel Bethlehem. 69 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Anne Baum, the inaugural president of LVHN’s Reilly Children’s Hospital since January 2022, is stepping down on Oct. 31 — LVHN said she oversaw the hospital’s strategic planning and operations during her time at the helm. 69 News
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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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