Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
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🏘️ Community
Allentown zoning officials approved a new group home designed to keep fostered siblings together, expected to open by Christmas.
The Media team won the Grape Stomping contest at the 2024 Great Allentown Fair, showcasing fun competition among local figures.
🚨 Crime
Edison Pena-Roman was charged with multiple felonies for stealing over $22,000 in business checks in Pennsylvania.
🎓 Education
Hundreds of fourth-grade students in Allentown learn about farming through hands-on activities at the third annual Agricultural Education Days.
The board discussed new discrimination/harassment policies, curriculum development, and educational benchmarks aimed at enhancing student and staff support and career preparation.
🌲 Environment
Lehigh Valley might experience record-high temperatures on Tuesday, alongside a notably dry October, with forecasts suggesting highs in the low to mid-80s.
🏛️ Government
Allentown struggles to find a permanent HR director due to ongoing legal disputes and conflicts between the mayor and city council, complicating recruitment efforts.
Politics reporter Tom Shortell and political scientist Chris Borick explore the strategic reasons behind politicians' public appearances on the latest episode of Lehigh Valley Political Pulse.
🏥 Health
St. Luke's University Health Network is launching an Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship program in July 2025 to enhance the integration of addiction and mental health care.
🎉 Allentown Events
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Howl-O-Wheelin Car Show at Logan's Heroes
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs Grand Rapids Griffins Match
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Greatest Show On Earth
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Spectacle
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins Hockey Game
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms Take on Utica Comets with Special Post Game Skate
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins - Networking Night
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Jingle Jam: An Evening of Acoustic Music
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Live Performance by DAVE EAST & CONNIE DIIAMOND
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