Good morning, Allentown.

Allentown will host a New Year’s Eve celebration at 7th and Hamilton Streets on Dec.

31 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. The festivities will feature a drone show, the world’s largest puck drop by the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, live DJ music, and special dinner menus from downtown restaurants.

Local retailers are bracing for busy post-Christmas returns as early shoppers rush exchanges amid a 17% return rate, with stores like L.L.

Bean expecting gift card redemptions to boost sales (a trend paired with forecasted winter weather).

Pink Talking Fish, a tribute band playing songs by Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on April 10 at Musikfest Cafe (ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks) in Bethlehem; tickets cost $30 for standing room and up to $71 for reserved balcony seating.

After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act became law on July 4, 2025, residents in Allentown may plan to donate cash or use donor-advised funds to secure tax deductions before new limits begin in 2026 (consult a tax advisor).

In Political Pulse, host Tom Shortell leads a quiz where reporter Jason Addy and managing producer Stephanie Sigafoos review 2025 local political stories (including shifts and scandals).

The video invites viewers to see who won the coveted Political Pinecone.

Gogol Bordello Concert

7-9 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — All ages welcome — Experience the energetic Gypsy punk music of Gogol Bordello live in concert.

Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

3:05 – 4:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Check website for ticket pricing — Celebrate New Year's Eve with an exciting hockey match between the Phantoms and Bears.

I Puritani

12:55-5:00 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the beauty of Bellini’s final masterpiece with a stellar cast and stunning new production.

Frank DiBussolo Trio: Bucky Pizzarelli Legacy

7:30-10 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Tickets required — Experience masterful jazz guitar in tribute to the legendary Pizzarelli.

Neko Case Concert

7-10 p.m. — Archer Music Hall — $1 from each ticket benefits Peer Solutions — Experience an evening of enchanting music by Neko Case in a welcoming venue.

Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05-9:05 p.m. — PPL Center — Tickets required — A thrilling AHL matchup featuring local hockey rivalries.