Good morning, Allentown.

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley kicks off a Day of Caring gathering 1,700 volunteers for nonprofit projects today and tomorrow.

Volunteers will assist with school renovations, food pantry organization and outdoor beautification across Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties as part of United Way’s 2026 Campaign.

Bethlehem native Dana Alyss is working to save the 100-year-old Christmas Barn in Bethlehem Township by launching a GoFundMe to raise $200,000 for repairs and to keep its unique holiday charm alive (the shop closed in 2007).

Kenco Logistic Services will close its Northampton County facility on Cesanek Road from Nov.

15 through April 1—affecting 52 jobs in the area.

Community Bank names Dan McGrenehan as its new senior vice president and commercial market executive to lead growth in the Lehigh Valley, bringing nearly 25 years of banking experience.

He will work with business and retail teams to expand relationships — a change expected to boost regional finance.

WFMZ-TV unveiled its renovated Studio B — featuring a new LED wall and wrap-around screen after expanding space by knocking out a wall and pouring concrete — and debuted the upgrade with Talk With Your Doctor, which airs Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and features new host Melanie Falcon.

The National Centre for Padre Pio near Barto is hosting daily Mass, novenas, and blessings in the nine days leading up to Padre Pio's Feast Day on Sep.

23. The weekend celebration also offers food trucks, live music, and games for kids.

Diesel prices in Pennsylvania nearly hit record levels on Sunday, Sept.

13, with the state average at $6.323 per gallon and the Allentown area at $6.2505, adding extra cost for truckers who deliver goods across the region + beyond.

Whitehall Township board approved the rezoning of a 147-acre parcel at 3230 MacArthur Blvd for LVHN’s future satellite hospital, located adjacent to MacArthur Road & Lehigh Street; it also approved a liquor license transfer for a new business at 4117 Main St from the closed Casa Catrina Mexican Restaurant.