‘I want to be one of the best’: 18-year-old Parkland grad opening new Lehigh Valley barbershop

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A hardworking Allentown teen is pursuing a longtime dream of owning and operating his own business.

Richy Castillo, a 2024 graduate of Parkland High School, is planning to open a new barbershop, Allentown Barber Studio, within the next few weeks at 2211 Mack Blvd., Suite 207, in Allentown.

The shop has a tentative opening date of May 5, Castillo told 69 News on Tuesday.

Castillo, 18, has been cutting hair on the side for about three years…

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