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šŸŒ± Allentown police seek tips after deadly Gordon Street shooting arrest

Allentown, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Allentown police seek tips after deadly Gordon Street shooting arrest
  • How Allentownā€™s Latino voters could decide control of Congress
  • Ten free kid adventures around Allentown you might not know about

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale in Allentown, PA | Furniture | Artwork | Collectibles | Alderfer Auction and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 60 and low of 52 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Man charged with criminal homicide in Allentown (newportdispatch.com) ā€” Allentown police are investigating a fatal Sept. 29 shooting on the 600 block of Gordon Street, where a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene. A 39ā€‘yearā€‘old Allentown resident is in custody, charged with criminal homicide, and detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the department or submit anonymous tips via Tip411.
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2. En esta ciudad de Pensilvania, los dos partidos polĆ­ticos buscan el voto latino (rocketnews.com) ā€” Allentownā€™s fast-growing Latino community is now a decisive voting bloc, and both major parties are aggressively courting local residents ahead of the next election. Economic strain, rising costs, and immigration worries are shaping how Allentownā€™s Latino voters view Democrats and Republicans, with many feeling disconnected from national messages and focusing instead on day-to-day financial realities.
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3. 10 free things to do with kids in the Lehigh Valley (keystonenewsroom.com) ā€” Families in Allentown have plenty of free ways to keep kids busy, from exploring Li'lā€‘Leā€‘Hi Trout Nursery and the Allentown Art Museum to checking out Mack Trucks Historical Museum. The guide also highlights nearby Lehigh Valley favorites like Trexler Nature Preserve, Covered Bridge Park, and Bethlehemā€™s Hooverā€‘Mason Trestle, offering lowā€‘cost weekend inspiration close to home.
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4. Congressman Mackenzie Announces Over $20 Million Returned to Constituents Through Federal Casework (house.gov) ā€” Residents across the Lehigh Valley, including Allentown, have received over $20 million back from federal agencies with help from Congressman Ryan Mackenzieā€™s office, which now includes a downtown Allentown location offering Spanish-language services by appointment. From delayed IRS refunds to veteransā€™ and retirement benefits, the office says it has resolved thousands of cases and encourages anyone stuck in federal red tape to reach out.
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5. Late TD pass lifts Allentown Central Catholic football over Emmaus (lehighvalleylive.com) ā€” Allentown Central Catholic fans just saw a thriller at J. Birney Crum Stadium, where a late fourthā€‘down touchdown pass lifted the Vikings over rival Emmaus, 17ā€“14. The story breaks down the key plays, standout performances, and what this win means as Central prepares to face city rival Allen and then powerhouse Parkland next.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" ā€” Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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