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Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On October 20, dozens of Ritter Elementary students helped push a new Seagrave Marauder Pumper into its home at East Side Fire Station in Allentown to replace a truck that had been used for about 12 years. City Council approved the $621,000 purchase—boosting firefighter safety and response effectiveness. WLVR
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ East Penn Manufacturing in Lyon Station will launch its new Armor Alloy Technology for Deka HRC batteries that boost strength & reliability. The company will debut the technology at the 7x24 International Exchange Conference in San Antonio to help keep datacenters running. Lehigh Valley Business
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police in Catasauqua said a student was found with a firearm on Innovative Arts Academy campus on Tuesday, October 21st and school officials took the gun before officers arrived — the incident is under investigation with no danger to the school community. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oktoberfest, presented by ArtsQuest at SteelStacks, drew thousands over two October weekends even though the first was hot and humid and the second was cool and wet. Attendees enjoyed activities such as wiener dog races, beer pong, ax throwing and live music — and they sampled a variety of German food. Bethlehem Press
- ➤ Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey will bring a reimagined circus show to Allentown’s PPL Center from May 21—24. The show will have seven performances featuring new acts and performers from many countries, with shows at 7 p.m. on May 21 and 22, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 23, and noon and 4 p.m. on May 24. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Lehigh Valley will host its third annual Business, Technology and Engineering Career Fair October 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. on its Center Valley campus — over 30 local and regional employers, including Air Products and Crayola, will join the free event for current students from Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses and select community colleges. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ On Saturday, October 18, Muhlenberg dedicated the home soccer and lacrosse field to Jeff Morris ’82 during halftime of the men’s soccer game with 50 guests including 21 alumni in attendance. Robert Morris and his wife (Mary Helen Morris) donated $1M for the renovated field that now hosts men’s and women’s sports while honoring Jeff’s lifelong soccer legacy as he faced a difficult cancer prognosis. Muhlenberg College
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ All Access with Andy Garcia is partnering with Evans Wealth Strategies to film a new segment on personal finance that explains why individuals should work with a qualified advisor. The feature from the Emmaus office is set to be filmed later this year—highlighting how behavioral finance can create a more approachable way to plan for the future. 69 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Repair work on the Center Square waterline at 7th and Hamilton began yesterday and will run in five phases until next month—drivers face lane and turn restrictions during this first stage of the Center Square Redesign Project expected to finish by the end of 2026. 69 News
- ➤ The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its report for August and showed that the unemployment rate stayed at 4% as 7,000 fewer people were in the labor force. The report also noted that over 12,000 nonfarm jobs were added while the U.S. rate increased to 4.3%. Bethlehem Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ambulance companies in Lower Alsace Township can now reapply for Medicare reimbursements after the federal hold was lifted on claims payments; however, payments may be delayed by up to two weeks. Local officials will discuss next steps at a borough meeting tonight—aiming to prevent future disruptions in emergency services. 69 News
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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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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
7-9 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular rock opera that blends holiday music with stunning theatrics.
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