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Allentown
Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ PPL Foundation announced $100,000 in emergency funding to help agencies close gaps in food access in eastern and central Pennsylvania—over 60 nonprofits will use the funds to keep food pantries stocked. Foundation leaders said the money offers a safety net during hard times and helps neighbors facing food insecurity. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ Motorcycle riders held the final Tucker’s Toy Run on November 1 by riding from Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club at 21st and Canal streets to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital where thousands of donated toys were delivered to children. The event honored Tucker Stuart’s legacy—receiving support from local police and fire departments to help benefit pediatric units across the Lehigh Valley. Lehigh Valley Press
- ➤ The extended government shutdown has reduced SNAP benefits to half the usual amount while local food banks are stepping in to help families facing food shortages. Community pantries in area towns have set hours and are seeking donations of holiday food items — residents in need should contact the nearest pantry for more details. Lehigh Valley Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ PPL Corporation reported its third-quarter results with GAAP earnings per share of $0.43 and ongoing earnings of $0.48, up from $0.42 in 2024— the company also narrowed its ongoing earnings forecast for 2025. 69 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Singer Taylor Acorn will perform at Archer Music Hall in Allentown this Saturday at 7 p.m.—tickets cost $33 as she promotes her new pop-punk album Poster Child. The event offers fans a glimpse of her return to the sound that first inspired her musical journey. WLVR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Unofficial results from Tuesday's vote show that four new school board directors—Evette D’Amore, Cereta Johnson, Dianne Michels and Denzel Morris—will join the board in December for four-year terms while current board member Nick Nicholoff wins a two-year term. Four incumbent directors did not run for re-election, leaving the board with mostly new faces for the next term. Lehigh Valley News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ PJM, the power grid operator for 13 states including Pennsylvania, said it has enough capacity to serve 67 million people this winter but warned that rising electricity demand may squeeze generation margins if new power is not added. The grid operator will carry out extra tests and double site visits at 30 plants—ensuring power remains reliable during extreme weather. Lehigh Valley Business
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new affordable housing development will soon launch in Allentown to offer more affordable living options for local residents—project details are still pending. Planners expect the initiative to help meet growing housing demand in the area. 69 News
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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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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Respect Graduate School — Materials included — Create your own Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea in a fun and relaxing setting.
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Class of 1995 30th Class Reunion
6-10 p.m. — The Fairgrounds Hotel — $25 admission — Celebrate the big 30th reunion with buffet dinner and great memories.
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Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk
1-3 p.m. — 1869 Luckenbach Mill — $20-45 — Work off your holiday feast with fun runs and a pet costume contest in support of community heritage.
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Utica Comets
7:05-8:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting ice hockey showdown between the Phantoms and the Comets.
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