Good morning, Allentown.

Laborers Local 158 surprised cancer survivor Carter Boyle by gifting him a new personalized Trek road bike during a surprise presentation on July 31 at the Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s South Whitehall headquarters after his participation in the July 19 Great Big Group Ride fundraiser. Union members organized a collection to replace his old bike.

Lauren, who once struggled with addiction and homelessness, now works as a case manager at Bloom, a nonprofit in Lehigh Valley helping survivors of trafficking rebuild their lives.

Bloom supports women by offering housing + job training.

Local farmers Andrew and Lydia Wertman run 309 Corn Shack at the corner of Route 309 and Mosserville Road in New Tripoli.

The stand sells six kinds of sweet corn for $8 a dozen, duck eggs, and seasonal vegetables daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Supporters rallied in Macungie today to push back against a court deadline that could force changes to skill game machines after the state Supreme Court ruled they fall under gambling laws (a move that many feel threatens local gaming traditions).

At Musikfest on the SteelStacks campus, StartUp Lehigh Valley awarded its $20,000 grand prize and six months of Lehigh Ventures Lab support to SkyPreme Resolve’s founder Rashmeet Sangari in a Shark Tank-style competition, with runner-up prizes going to Acute Baby Co., LegalPocket.ai, and ERIC.

White Cap opened its 480,940 sqft Enterprise Distribution Center in Bethlehem as officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the company donated $10,000 to local fire companies; the facility now employs 66 associates + is set to grow to more than 70 as it serves 67 branches in 13 states.

T.I. and special guest DaBaby energized Musikfest on Aug.

5 in Allentown—DaBaby opened while T.I. closed the show. Opening acts Küf Knotz, Christine Elise, and TheRealZellyZel rounded out a performance that celebrated two generations of hip-hop.

Members of the Allemaengel 250 Committee compiled a list of Revolutionary War patriots buried at churches and family burial grounds in northwestern Lehigh County and Albany Township.

The records—gathered from historic sites such as Heidelberg Union Church and Ebenezer Church—will guide observances during the 250th anniversary celebration.

Salisbury High School seniors completed their traditional senior walk in June at Salisbury Elementary School to celebrate their achievements and inspire younger students.

Family members and community supporters joined the event to honor this longstanding tradition.

A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 PM today in Lehigh County with heat index values reaching 102 degrees.

Residents are urged to drink plenty of fluids & limit strenuous outdoor activities as temperatures remain high.

St. Luke’s University Health Network unveiled a $252 million Heart Hospital on its Anderson Campus in Bethlehem.

The new five-story facility will open in October + add 140 beds and expanded cardiovascular services for patients.

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.