Daily editionFriday, October 30th, 2026
Good morning, Allentown.
The Daily Allentown Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of October.
Community
Northampton County will begin taking referrals on Nov. 2 for an Emergency Fuel Assistance Program that can provide eligible residents 60+ with up to $800 for seasonal heating; applicants should call County Information & Referral at 610 559 3270 + 610 829 4800 to request a home visit and determine eligibility.
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Rembrandt (1.5 years) is available for adoption now at Forgotten Felines in Germansville; he loves pets and belly rubs, plays with other cats but can be an only cat, and will need prescription food at first for past intestinal issues.
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Business
State Cafe and Grill in Easton reopened Thursday after closing in February when water from a neighboring fire flooded the kitchen, and the 12-year-old breakfast spot that also closed for a roof fire in 2022 welcomed customers back with a grand reopening.
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Culture
The State Theatre in Easton is celebrating its 100th season with 46 concerts, comedians, musicals and more running through June 16, 2027, including the sold-out Ringo Starr concert Sept. 24, Air Supply on Nov. 6, and Joe Bonamassa on March 2, 2027.
Box office is open Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; call 610-252-3132.
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A towering Pumpkin King display rebuilt by Phil Rosetto and Greg Snider will be on Route 100 in Lowhill Township for Halloween 2026, featuring Jack, Sally, and Zero made from local materials (crews are still repairing wind damage and replacing lights).
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Education
East Penn school directors on Oct. 26 recognized 11 Emmaus High students for National Merit honors, including two semifinalists who will compete for scholarships in spring 2027, and highlighted other student wins and a staff retirement; the next board meeting is Nov. 9 at 800 Pine St., Emmaus.
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Health
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation will open Allentown’s first Autism and Neurodevelopmental Wellness Center by the end of the year, a 5,400 sqft facility offering therapy, help finding services, and social programs for neurodivergent people from childhood through adulthood.
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History
Fifteen years after the 2011 “Snowtober” storm, residents in Whitehall Township and nearby towns are remembering how 14 inches of snow knocked down trees, cut power to more than 400,000 people, killed at least two locals, and sent 13 million gallons of raw sewage into Saucon Creek.
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