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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The River Crossing YMCA will open its warming station Monday night at 7 p.m.—it is set to serve 80 guests displaced by the closing of the Jordan Creek encampment and will offer shelter, meals, showers, and access to social services through April. The center partners with local agencies to help residents transition and find long-term support. 69 News
- ➤ Victor Martinez, radio host of La Mega 101.7-FM in Allentown, will begin a two-week cross-country motorcycle ride on Oct. 4 for charity—he aims to raise $300,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as he rides from Memphis to California and returns to Pennsylvania by Oct. 18. He will broadcast his morning show live from the road each day to share updates on his journey. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ In Northampton County, 51 acres at Unangst Tree Farms were permanently preserved, raising the total preserved farmland to 21,000 acres—officials said this move will keep the land available for farming for future generations. WLVR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Allentown-based Stargazer Cast Iron marks its 10th anniversary as founder Peter Huntley redesigned old cookware into modern skillets that are hand finished in the USA and acclaimed globally—he started with 250 pans in his garage and now ships tens of thousands. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania approved nearly $1.2M in investments for early-stage tech companies and manufacturers in the state—helping companies like Aarogya Tech Inc. and Hydron Desal secure funds from July to September. These funds are meant to boost growth and support jobs in the tech and manufacturing sectors. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Willow Gates Home and Landscape changed its name this summer to show that it is expanding from landscaping into custom home remodeling. The company now offers renovations for kitchens, bathrooms, garages and outdoor living spaces in eastern Pennsylvania—Jeremy Martin said it will build its reputation over the next few years. 69 News
- ➤ German-based logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is closing its facility on Courtney Street in Bethlehem, which will cost 66 jobs. The closure will be complete by Feb. 28, 2026. Lehigh Valley Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ASD dismissed William Allen High School students early today after a bomb threat — officials said no further details or suspects have been released. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marc Fogel, a freed history teacher who was imprisoned in Russia after being detained for traveling with medically prescribed marijuana, is set to appear at the Pennsylvania Cannabis Festival: Fall Marketplace on October 4-5 at Renninger's Farmer's Market in Maxatawny Township — the event will feature the Marc Fogel Freedom Lounge with an LED wall that shares his story and a space for guests to relax and learn more about his experience. This festival will include over 200 vendors and various educational exhibits to support cannabis wellness and advocacy. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Baron Vanderburg was appointed to the Palmer Township board of supervisors on Sept. 15 after replacing Charles 'Zeke' Bellis. At 35, he is the township’s first Black supervisor since 1857 — he will address development concerns and manage stormwater as he serves the remainder of Bellis’s term. Lehigh Valley Live
- ➤ Motorists in Lehigh County face delays as PennDOT begins nighttime work on I-78—eastbound lanes from Exit 57 to Exit 60 are restricted from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. through Friday while westbound lanes are limited from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. through Saturday. Additional daytime projects on local roads in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Emmaus will further narrow lanes and could slow travel. Lehigh Valley Live
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins
3:05-4:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting hockey matchup between local rivals in the heart of Allentown.
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