Good morning, Allentown.

The Members 1st Charitable Foundation is awarding $57,000 to 14 nonprofits that support community well-being across Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania — its fourth funding cycle will close on Nov.

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Moselem Springs Golf Club in Fleetwood finished locker room renovations and opened The Fazio Lounge for members, with on-course upgrades at Turn 64 and improved cart paths.

The club will add air conditioning and irrigation in Fall 2026 and renovate the ladies’ locker room in Winter 2027.

Devon Gilfillian will perform at Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem on Sept.

20 at 7 p.m. He will perform selections from his new album 'Time Will Tell' and previous hits - a tour stop that promises a showcase of his Philly soul and Nashville flair.

Gas prices in the Lehigh Valley rose to $4.401 per gallon on Sept.

14, up from $4.251 last week, as AAA East Central reported a 19-cent increase in Pennsylvania averages amid rising crude oil prices (volatility in the Strait of Hormuz pushed prices near $100 a barrel).

PPL Electric Utilities in Allentown has proposed a Customer Protection Transmission Rider to clearly show transmission costs on bills and assign network upgrade expenses to large energy users, protecting residential + small business customers.

The proposal awaits Public Utility Commission approval and will take effect in Q1 2028.

Measles cases are rising, and health officials advise residents to check their MMR vaccine records (especially college students, healthcare workers, and international travelers) to stay protected as the virus spreads this season.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recalls for products including candy, hair styling tools, kitchen magnets, toys, light-up toys, and fire spray canisters due to risks of choking, electrocution, and lead poisoning; Allentown consumers are urged to check their items and follow the manufacturers’ instructions for refunds (if applicable).

Pennsylvania health officials say four people have died from measles amid 693 confirmed cases statewide.

They advise everyone to get vaccinated as the outbreak—the worst in decades—continues.

Lehigh County restaurant inspectors reviewed eateries from Aug.

31 to Sept. 10 and found issues like expired seafood, insect activity, and improper food storage — many violations were corrected on site.

Allentown was ranked worst for asthma again as residents fear new data center projects may boost pollution.

South Whitehall officials met today to express concerns and Allentown will review a postponed proposal in October + further assess air quality impacts.

Home prices dipped in August as the median in Lehigh and Northampton counties fell to $379,000 while inventory grew over 8% — providing buyers slightly more choice in a still tight market; homes in Carbon County took 48 days to sell.

Home sales in the Lehigh Valley increased 3.2% in August with inventory up 8.2% and median prices rising 9.2% to $379,000, according to Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors (GLVR).

Officials noted the tight market shows demand still outpaces available homes in Lehigh and Northampton counties.