Friday, November 8th, 2024

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Good morning, Allentown. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting celebrated local businesses and community achievements, featuring entertainment and awards, including a top honor for the PPL Center and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Lehigh Valley Business
- ➤ The Weisenberg Lowhill Township Historical Society's annual Spooktacular event provided a variety of non-traditional Halloween activities for children, including pumpkin painting, scavenger hunts, and a costume parade. Parkland Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters from Western and Eastern Salisbury departments investigated an odor of smoke at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, finding no problems. Parkland Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum re-enacted the trial of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed for witchcraft during the Salem witch trials, to educate attendees on the historical injustices and hysteria of the era. Parkland Press
- ➤ Elvis impersonator Jeff Krick Jr. delivered a performance at Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Eastern Salisbury, engaging the audience with classic songs and facts about Elvis's life. Lehigh Valley Press
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Air Products, a global industrial gases company, reports a revenue decline in Q4 fiscal 2024 but plans to distribute $1.6 billion in dividends in fiscal 2025 due to strong gains, including a $1.2 billion profit from the sale of its LNG business. 69 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eva Munshower is one of 38 medical students from the St. Luke’s campus to be matched to a residency program, celebrating her future in surgery at St. Luke’s University Health Network on Match Day. Lehigh Valley Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Klem Jr., a Muhlenberg College professor, received the Walt Pomeroy Conservation Award for his impactful research on reducing bird deaths caused by window collisions, highlighting a daily death toll of 3.5 million birds. WLVR
SPORTS NEWS
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms Take on Utica Comets with Special Post Game Skate
Experience an exciting hockey match between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the Utica Comets, featuring a unique post-game skate with the players.
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Wilkes Barre Scranton Penguins - Networking Night
Experience an exclusive networking night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms game in a hosted suite, featuring full catering for ABC Eastern PA members.
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Jingle Jam: An Evening of Acoustic Music
Experience an intimate evening of acoustic performances featuring some of Nashville's hottest stars at the historic State Theatre.
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Live Performance by DAVE EAST & CONNIE DIIAMOND
Experience an unforgettable night with DAVE EAST and CONNIE DIIAMOND performing live at Sarandonga in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Experience an exciting hockey match as the Hershey Bears take on the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the PPL Center.
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12th Annual Turkey Bowl Endurance Race
Experience an exciting 4-hour endurance race at the annual Turkey Bowl hosted by Lehigh Valley Grand Prix.
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Michael W. Smith - Every Christmas Concert
Experience the heartfelt music and spirit of the holidays with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith in Easton, Pennsylvania.
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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Coldplay
Experience the enchanting sounds of Coldplay performed by the Listeso String Quartet in a beautifully candlelit setting at Vault 634.
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Lehigh Valley Group: Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
Experience a supportive environment at an open speaker meeting focused on recovery from alcohol addiction, utilizing reflections from AA's founder, Bill W.
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Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms
Experience a thrilling hockey match as the Hershey Bears face off against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at PPL Center.
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