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Allentown
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Whitehall Fire Department Haunted Parkway offers a 45-minute spooky hayride on Church Street every Friday and Saturday night this month—firefighters perform skits during the ride and all proceeds support fire prevention projects. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp Township installed 10 new automated snow guns and added over 4,500 feet of snowmaking pipe to improve trail conditions and extend the ski season—new mid-mountain food stands opened as season passes went on sale. The upgrades will deliver smoother coverage and more open terrain for future guests. Lehigh Valley News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Korean Association of the Lehigh Valley hosted its annual Korean Food Festival — a celebration of Korean culture, food, and tradition with authentic dishes and live performances enjoyed by local residents. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Lehigh Valley Nature Watch report noted that on Sept. 26, fall trees like American hornbeam turned bright and dropped nuts such as acorns, walnuts, and Chinese chestnuts for local foragers. Experts advise handling wild walnuts carefully—removing the husk to avoid staining hands—and using caution with chestnut burs. Lehigh Valley Live
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Demolition began at the former coal power plant on River Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township to clear the site for future industrial development—state funds of $1.5 million allocated last November supported the cleanup. Lawsuits have been stayed and workers now await an energy load report before construction moves forward. Lehigh Valley Live
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wawa voluntarily recalled three drink types—strawberry lemonade, strawberry milk and whole milk—in 16‑oz bottles after detecting potential foreign object contamination; the recall covers 2,934 units sold in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland since Sept. 23. Lehigh Valley Live
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6:30-7:29 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of Halloween music under candlelight.
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Spooky Kiddie Car-nival
6-9 p.m. — Big Lots — $7/adult, kids free — Celebrate Halloween with trunks, candy, music, dancing, and costume contests in a safe outdoor environment.
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Allentown Band Family Concert
2-5 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Youth with an adult FREE, Adults $5.00 — Experience a captivating blend of music and science in a high-definition presentation accompanying 'Pictures at an Exhibition'.
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Día de los Muertos Celebration
1-5 p.m. — Arts Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos with family-friendly activities and cultural displays.
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Taylor Acorn at The Americus Hotel
7 p.m. — The Americus Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — Admission details unavailable — Experience an evening with Taylor Acorn in a beautiful Allentown venue.
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Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA
8:45-9:44 p.m. — Vault 634 — Tickets available — Experience the magic of live music with classic hits from Queen and ABBA in an enchanting candlelit setting.
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