Good morning, Allentown.

St. John’s UCC, Mickleys held its final service on June 21 at 2918 MacArthur Road in Whitehall as members transitioned to a new era of worship.

Xariz Family Worship Center will host its inaugural weekend from July 31 to Aug. 2 to continue the building’s legacy.

Pop Up and Play summer camp, focused on STEAM, gathered campers at North Catasauqua William J.

Albert Memorial Park — 701 Grove St on July 8 and continues each weekday through the end of July. The program features tower building contests, relay races, snacks from Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, and group games.

Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton has introduced its new Valley event venue for hosting up to 300 guests for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations (featuring natural light, mountain views, a private bar, plus flexible indoor and open-air setups).

Scannell Properties fired its senior development manager after texts disparaged local residents during a planning meeting near Parkland High School in South Whitehall Township.

The planning commission will review the 1.48-million-square-foot data center proposal on Aug. 19.

Elementary school students in Allentown questioned community leaders yesterday at a school event, asking tough questions about challenges they face every day (the session encouraged open dialogue).

A new state budget increases school aid with $3,003,911 for Whitehall+Coplay, $165,734 for Catasauqua and $582,289 for Northampton Area while adding student wellness programs, daily recess and enhanced safety measures; the plan awaits Gov. Shapiro’s signature.

Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls offered a week of hands-on construction experiences at Lackawanna College’s Bethlehem Center this summer.

Middle and high school girls built an L-shaped wall, toured facilities, and learned trades like carpentry, electrical and plumbing to explore building careers.

Pennsylvania’s Defense and Innovation Summit in Carlisle concluded with nearly $10 billion in investments and over 4,000 statewide jobs, highlighted by a 10-year, $2.5 billion submarine construction deal in Philadelphia as companies, including those in Allentown, prepare to expand manufacturing and tech partnerships.

St. Luke’s University Health Network launched its Family Medicine Residency Program today at Grand View Primary Care of Quakertown in Sellersville — boosted by a $1.5 million gift from the Grand View Health Foundation.

It will train physicians to meet rising primary care needs in Upper Bucks and Montgomery counties.

Bourbon & Blues Night with BC Blue

6-10 p.m. — 1812 Piano Lounge — Reservations required — Enjoy a soulful evening of live blues music with BC Blue, featuring the dynamic sounds of Bev Conklin.

DCI: Drum Corps International - 2 Day Pass

6:30-9:30 p.m. — J. Birney Crum Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier drum corps performances with exclusive VIP packages.

Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

5:30-7:45 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action with local favorites IronPigs taking on the RailRiders.