Happy weekend, Allentown! In today’s happening-today edition: Nokia’s $30 million expansion, a Juneteenth celebration, and a mosaic lamp workshop + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Safer streets for all: Bethlehem is seeking public input on a Complete Streets plan to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety after a Stefko Boulevard e-bike fatality, with the next phase this fall -- learn how to give input.
Manufacturing push grows: Nokia announced a $30 million expansion of its Allentown photonics plant, adding test-and-packaging, hundreds of jobs, and federal and state support, with capacity online by end of the third quarter -- read the full story.
Expanded entertainment destination: Opening weekend continues today at Twisted Tees in The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem, unveiling a 12,000-square-foot expansion with 18-hole mini golf, an arcade, and a second bar -- see what’s opening inside.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Seafood with French flair: Henry's Salt of the Sea keeps it old-school and delicious with French-inspired seafood made to order and a full-service bar for proper pairing. Expect a cozy room, servers doing the restaurant’s own “Culinary Ballet”, and a dinner that feels like a little Allentown ritual.
A smarter local unwind: Whether you're chasing a handicap breakthrough or just a reason to linger somewhere pretty, Lehigh Country Club delivers classic course vibes, low-key social energy, and the kind of member perks that quietly upgrade your week. If joining's on your radar, this week is a good time to peek.
Beer math you’ll enjoy: With 24 taps and 250 bottles, Tavern on Liberty is a choose-your-own-adventure for your taste buds, from crisp lagers to “I can’t pronounce this” imports. Bring a friend, share some bites, and call it research you did for the group chat.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Father's Day Shopping Pop-Up @ The Outlets at Wind Creek (Bethlehem) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – A Father’s Day shopping pop up is rolling in with local vendors, food trucks, and gifts Dad might actually use. Expect gadgets, home decor, handmade jewelry, health and beauty, kids finds, freeze dried treats, even permanent jewelry. Tie optional, snacks essential.
🪔 Mosaic Lamp Workshop @ Respect Graduate School (Bethlehem) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Allentown is getting a little Istanbul with a mosaic lamp workshop where, yes, you actually build it yourself, which beats another run to HomeGoods. Materials are covered, all skill levels play nice, and there is Turkish tea, Turkish delights, and a surprisingly soothing, chatty vibe.
✊ Juneteenth Celebration @ Cedar Beach Park | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Allentown’s Juneteenth Celebration is taking over Cedar Beach Park with live music, cultural performances, food vendors, local businesses, and family fun. Come for the history and unity, stay because your lawn chair finally earns its keep, and the vibes beat whatever is on cable.
📷 Get Started with Wildlife Photography @ Dans Camera City | Saturday (6/20) at 1:30 PM – Trade brunch for a beginner-friendly wildlife photography session that covers the good stuff, patience, and how not to spook the subject. Learn gear basics, framing, and field craft, then practice on backyard birds, park squirrels, or anything that sits still longer than your kids.
🎶 Summer Solstice Gongs & Singing Bowls @ Healing Wave Chiropractic | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Summer solstice in this town means one thing, lying down and letting someone else handle the relaxing. Himalayan singing bowls and gongs wash over you, softening the week, grounding the jitters, and creating actual silence between your thoughts. No poses, no hustle, just exhale.
⚾ Worcester Red Sox @ Coca-Cola Park | Saturday (6/20) at 6:35 PM – The IronPigs are hosting the WooSox, so expect solid Triple-A ball, bacon-themed swagger, and the kind of crowd that knows where to park. Grab a local brew, heckle politely, and remember, at Coca-Cola Park even the hats come crispy.
🎸 James McMurtry & The Martial Law Review @ Musikfest Café (Bethlehem) | Sunday (6/21) at 7:00 PM – Craving lyrics with some mileage? James McMurtry & The Martial Law Review roll into Musikfest Cafe for a full-band night of wry, razor-sharp storytelling, with BettySoo lending those silvery harmonies. Guitars, grit, and the SteelStacks view, the good kind of grown-up night out. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Allentown report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 3%
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