Good morning, Allentown.

Lehigh Valley veterans enjoyed a 10-minute open-air flight & took in sweeping views of Allentown and nearby communities as Dream Flights offered a fresh perspective on home.

The uplifting event gave participants a moment to rediscover familiar skies.

Zoo officials said Monday that Moira, its six-year-old common eland, gave birth to a healthy female calf + the zoo is inviting visitors to submit name suggestions for the new arrival.

PCFLV hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash on Aug.

12 at its headquarters, featuring a new family room, parking lot and backyard for 39 pediatric cancer families to enjoy games, a backpack giveaway and treats including burgers, hot dogs and ice cream — volunteers from community partners led contests and fun activities.

The Great Allentown Fair closed vehicle access at midnight between Liberty and Chew streets on Wednesday as crews prepared the grounds for the six-day festival starting Sept.

2 — visitors should use Gate 2 and note extended box office hours for tickets.

Nel Bus, co-founder of ATAS International, passed away at 95.

The family-run company, founded in 1963 with her husband Jack Bus and now based in Allentown, continues to operate under the leadership of Dick and Jim Bus.

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation won three awards from International Economic Development Council, including two Gold Awards for its annual report and Fall Signature Event and a Bronze Award for Economic Development Organization of the Year.

The awards will be recognized at IEDC's conference in New Orleans in October.

The East Penn School Board meeting on Aug.

24 featured the Emmaus High School marching band performing in new uniforms while Superintendent Kristen Campbell praised a strong start for 7,500 students and 1,200 staff and introduced Breakfast at the Hive to help students grab a quick meal before classes.

At Thursday night’s meeting at the ASD administration building, the board approved amendments to charter school policies.

The new rules will provide free transportation for resident students and remove enrollment caps unless agreed to by the charter school, officials said to align with legislative updates.

A local state representative & a statewide environmental group spoke out today about rising energy prices impacting Lehigh Valley families.

They said higher costs are straining household budgets and urged residents to monitor their energy bills.

Walmart is recalling nearly 40,000 bottles of eye drops, more than 2,200 electric pressure washers and over 46,000 portable power stations due to contamination, shock hazards and fire risks, according to federal agencies.

Consumers in Allentown should check their garages and medicine cabinets today.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission launched an interactive housing dashboard at DeSales University Wednesday to reveal the region's growing shortage and high costs.

The tool lets users enter incomes (like a $84,260 median) to see where they can afford homes.