Good morning, Allentown.

Trustees of the Harry C.

Trexler Trust awarded over $6 million to local nonprofits and the City for programs from housing to art, with the City receiving over $2 million for park improvements + applications for the 2027 grant cycle open Sept. 1 for eligible Lehigh County charities.

Gas prices have climbed above $4 per gallon in our area, with Pennsylvania averaging $4.193 and the Lehigh Valley at $4.133 as of July 20.

Rising crude oil costs and supply challenges are pushing the national price upward.

Residents voiced safety concerns about Project Atlas — a proposed 1.5 million sqft data center — during Tuesday's Parkland School Board meeting in South Whitehall Township.

School district leaders said they would revisit options once full plans are available while the township retains final zoning control.

Local electric companies staged crews yesterday — extra personnel remained on standby in Allentown as a tornado watch was in effect in Lehigh and Northampton counties until 9 p.m. EDT, and they were ready to assist if severe storms impacted service areas.

Wind Gap Plaza (837 Male Road near Route 33 exit) was sold on July 7 for $18.4 million to Highland Estate Developers; the sale included a 1-acre property at 856 S.

Broadway and the 97% leased outlet hosts retailers like Giant and Dollar Tree.

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.