Good morning, Allentown.

Union Lutheran Church in Schnecksville is collecting book donations for annual Bookfest on Sept.

12-13 in the Family Life Center — with drop-offs at the church office Sept. 6 and delivery options Sept. 8 and 10. The event also features Music Under the Portico today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lehigh Valley International Airport is offering Flippit to let travelers ship TSA prohibited items home from the 2nd level of the main terminal before entering security — saving passengers from missed flights.

They pay a fee starting at $29 based on the item size for quick, secure shipment.

Developers announced plans for a two-story 65,000 sqft data center on six acres at Industrial Drive in Bethlehem.

The center will use a closed-loop water cooling system and 20% less energy to meet city standards and repurpose a former industrial building.

ATAS International announced the passing of co-founder Nel Bus at age 95+ the family-run business, which moved near Allentown in 1985 after starting in the 1960s, now honors her legacy with a tribute product called Omawall.

The concert on Aug. 25 at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks in Bethlehem featured energetic performances from Gin Blossoms, Blues Traveler, and Spin Doctors — with Gin Blossoms earning high praise for its spirited, classic hits.

Approximately 3,000 fans enjoyed vibrant shows that brought nostalgic 90s rock to life.

New Tripoli Bank’s board announced winners of the Community Spirit Award Essay Contest on Aug.

28 — graduating seniors Sophia Czonstka, Erica Lenner, and Matthew Grim from Northwestern Lehigh, Parkland, and Emmaus high schools will each receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Construction began at Parkland High School to expand its size from 495,000 to nearly 579,000 sqft, adding 30 classrooms, labs, outdoor courtyards, and a new athletic entrance.

The project, with a renovated media center and improved security upgrades (including secure vestibules), will finish in fall with occupancy by January.

Football season is back as local teams roll out their top-10 picks and schedule key matchups, with Parkland+Phillipsburg headlining a rekindled rivalry.

Teams like Freedom and Easton aim to spark early wins as they gear up for regional contests.

Liberty’s golf team began their season last Monday with wins over Bethlehem Catholic and East Stroudsburg South and a close loss to Parkland; head coach Steve Bradley said the kids played well after a strong summer.