Good morning, Allentown.

A $750K donation from an anonymous local family will fund renovations at Tack Barn along the Little Lehigh Creek, with work planned to start later this year and finish in about two years + this project will renew the historic equestrian site along the Lehigh Parkway.

Dave's Hot Chicken is set to open Sept.

18 in the former SaladWorks space along Route 248 in Lower Nazareth Township — offering seating for 40 and hiring full time and part time positions. This new restaurant will be the chain's first regional location.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber hosted its fifth annual Chamber Night with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Allentown’s Coca-Cola Park on Tuesday evening.

About 150 local business professionals networked over food and drinks (sponsored by Buckno Lisicky and Verizon Business).

On Aug. 17, the NASD Board of Education granted tenure to 14 teachers — and approved new hirings and retirements.

NASD events include a walk-through on Sept. 12 at Moore Elementary and a board meeting on Sept. 14 at the Education Center.

LCCC is accepting employer registrations for Fall 2026 career fairs to connect employers with local talent.

Booths can be reserved in Allentown on Oct. 8, Tamaqua on Oct. 14, and Schnecksville on Nov. 12—times are 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Allentown and Tamaqua and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Schnecksville.

The TSA is testing a program that lets non-ticketed visitors use TSA PreCheck to pass security and join travelers at gates at 13 airports.

Talks are ongoing to bring the program to LVIA and let locals share more moments with loved ones before flights.

Allentown officials raised a new $1 million housing fund by doubling a property transfer fee and plan to use it in pilot programs to ease the local housing shortage—money may help with repairs, short-term rentals and support for first-time buyers.

The TSA is testing its new Gateside by TSA PreCheck program that lets eligible PreCheck members allow non-ticketed visitors to enter gate areas at 13 airports.

LVIA officials say they are in talks to potentially bring the program here.

South Whitehall advisory bodies reviewed the Project Atlas data campus plan Wednesday at Parkland High School.

The plan calls for three large data centers and other buildings on 410 acres, and the planning commission will review it on Sept. 23 with up to 500 construction workers expected over 48 months.

At the Sept. 2 Hanover Township Council meeting, Assistant Fire Chief William Hummel announced that Fire Chief Keith DeAngelis resigned after 20 years of service due to increased work demands + a desire for more family time, with Hummel serving as interim until a new chief is chosen by the end of 2026.

LVHN MedEvac marks 45 years of providing crucial air and ground care, having transported over 105,000 patients since 1981.

The service operates four helicopters and one ambulance 24/7 in northeastern Pennsylvania + southeastern New York.

J.G. Petrucci Company Inc. reported over 1M sqft of summer leasing, acquisition, and renewal activity in Q3 + the report noted a food manufacturer set to occupy 62,112 sqft at 757 Hellertown Road, Mérieux NutriSciences acquiring a 50,593 sqft office in Allentown, and renewals in Bethlehem, Warminster, and Hatfield.

NFL fans gathered on Wednesday at local sports bars including P.J.

Whelihan's to watch a rare rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots in the season opener. The lively event brought communities together to welcome football's return.