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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Therapy dogs and their trained owner-handlers volunteer in local libraries, schools and hospitals to help people relax and cope by following strict ATD certification rules—teams provide free comfort visits and must be invited into facilities to work safely. Bethlehem Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tilghman Street in South Whitehall reopened Tuesday morning after a gas leak caused by a contractor hitting a gas line during construction forced a power outage that led Parkland School District to dismiss Parkway Manor Elementary at 1 p.m. while UGI turned off gas shortly after 12:30 p.m.—no injuries were reported. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local merchants in Bethlehem are facing rising costs as tariffs increase on imported goods—Grazia’s Italian Market now pays a 15% levy on items that change in price each week. Other local vendors are also dealing with unpredictable costs, which makes planning for new shipments more difficult. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Doceo, a leading business technology company, was named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania for the third consecutive year—showing its strong commitment to a people-first culture. An awards event will be held on December 4 at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square to reveal the final rankings. 69 News
- ➤ The U.S. Army ordered 86 new M917A3 trucks from Mack Defense at its Allentown plant as part of a five-year, $221.8 million contract funded by the 2025 defense budget. The trucks will help build and repair military sites — showing the Army's trust in American work. 69 News
- ➤ Mack Defense said it received an initial order for 86 M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks from the Army as part of a new five-year contract worth up to $221.8M. The trucks will be built at its Allentown facility and support military construction projects such as airfields — roadways. Lehigh Valley Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two schools in the Allentown School District—William Allen High School and Raub Middle School—were placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after police activity began at 10:30 a.m., and the lockdown was lifted just before noon after parents were notified. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ HARDY will perform at the PPL Center in Allentown on March 26 as part of his THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR—ticket presales began on Oct 7 and general sales will start on Oct 10. 69 News
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Moravian University in Bethlehem has grown enrollment by 30% in the past 10 years by offering career-focused programs—providing an Apple tech suite, travel funds, and personal career advising—and it reports 98% of graduates get a job or continue their studies. Lehigh Valley Business
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At the Sept 16 meeting, council President Michael Colon celebrated the Lehigh Little League 9-10 all-stars for winning the USA East regional championship as resident Peg Church expressed worry about homeless living along the river with winter nearing. Norfolk Southern Railway will require all encampment residents to move by Dec 17—while council members and police work with outreach groups to offer support and discuss relocating bus stops. Bethlehem Press
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Belleville Senators vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
7:05-8:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting AHL matchup as the Senators take on the Phantoms.
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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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