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Allentown
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the community gathered for the 46th annual Greater Allentown CROP Hunger Walk to raise funds and awareness for local and global hunger relief. Sponsored by the Lehigh Valley Conference of Churches, money raised will support resources like the Ecumenical Food Bank and Conference Kitchen that provide over 10,000 meals monthly—helping those in need. 69 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Tr3s Salon moved to a new Penn Avenue location to welcome more stylists and customers — the updated shop will support the salon's growing operations. 69 News
- ➤ Former corporate exec Jennifer O’Neill is converting a historic Nazareth building into Circle Cafe on Main—offering homemade quiches, soups, flatbreads, pastries and take-home dinners. Renovations have begun with minimal changes planned and the cafe will open by Christmas—financed by an SBA loan arranged by Lehigh Financial Group LLC. Lehigh Valley Live
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The InnaStar Trailblazer Awards honored Black and Latino artists in 17 categories at Archer Music Hall on Oct. 18. Founder Jacinth Headlam led the ceremony with live music and local leaders (like Ryan Mackenzie) giving proclamations (for young actor King Moore) to celebrate local talent. Lehigh Valley News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This past weekend, eight colleges participated in the Lehigh Valley Collegiate Hackathon at Lehigh University where teams built projects in 24 hours to help improve their daily routines. The competition (sponsored by Amazon Web Services) awarded prizes for best overall, best use of Amazon resources, best visual design, a freshman team, and best use of AI. 69 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents will see the Orionids meteor shower from late Tuesday night until early Wednesday morning, with about 20 meteors per hour visible in a dark sky—experts advise finding a spot away from city lights for the best view. Daily Voice
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Consumers in Allentown are urged to check their homes for four recalls affecting bed rails, rice products + NordicTrack rowing machines and Nissan vehicles that were issued between Oct. 13 and Oct. 19; officials advise stopping use of these items and contacting retailers or service teams immediately for further instructions. 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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Allentown Speed Dating for Singles Over 50
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Tipsy's Bar & Lounge — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches and discover the spark in a friendly environment.
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