Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Allentown zoning officials approved a new group home designed to keep fostered siblings together, expected to open by Christmas. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ The Media team won the Grape Stomping contest at the 2024 Great Allentown Fair, showcasing fun competition among local figures. Bethlehem Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Edison Pena-Roman was charged with multiple felonies for stealing over $22,000 in business checks in Pennsylvania. Daily Voice
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hundreds of fourth-grade students in Allentown learn about farming through hands-on activities at the third annual Agricultural Education Days. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ The board discussed new discrimination/harassment policies, curriculum development, and educational benchmarks aimed at enhancing student and staff support and career preparation. Bethlehem Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lehigh Valley might experience record-high temperatures on Tuesday, alongside a notably dry October, with forecasts suggesting highs in the low to mid-80s. WLVR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Allentown struggles to find a permanent HR director due to ongoing legal disputes and conflicts between the mayor and city council, complicating recruitment efforts. Lehigh Valley News
- ➤ 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. WLVR
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. Lehigh Valley News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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