Good morning, Allentown.

Drivers experienced increased traffic on the southbound Fahy Bridge on Monday, Sept.

14 when repair work on Route 378 started, and upcoming projects will shift work to the bridge and likely cause near-constant delays in South Side Bethlehem.

The LVEDC will host its Fall Signature Event “Made Here.

From Everywhere” on Nov. 18 at the National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem where a panel discussion, product displays, and the final public viewing of the Made in Lehigh Valley time capsule will take place.

NEADA released a forecast predicting that heating oil users in the Northeast (including many in Allentown) will pay nearly $2,300 this winter, a rise of 31% over last winter, with overall heating costs expected to climb more than 8.7% due to higher global energy prices.

Moravian University launched its new aviation program this fall with 23 students, combining classroom instruction and FAA-approved flight training at Queen City Airport — the program prepares learners for careers in a busy regional airspace.

Facilities director Bill Brackett said most summer projects at Salisbury School District, including upgrades at the administration building, elementary, high school and stadium, are complete under budget.

Middle school railing work is set to finish today as an updated Act 1 Index may cause a property tax increase.

William Allen High School was locked down on Thursday morning as police searched for a student with a suspected weapon — officials later confirmed the report was unfounded and classes resumed.

Bethlehem Area School District hosted a college fair that offered free college application help + allowed students to meet representatives from more than 60 colleges.

The event gave local students a chance to plan for higher education.

In Bethlehem, PennDOT and local officials announced Thursday that Pennsylvania will direct $32M in federal funds for new EV chargers under the NEVI program to boost cleaner travel in eastern pa (applications are accepted until March 12).

Northampton County Council approved immediate pay raises for 27 nursing supervisor positions at Gracedale nursing home (Upper Nazareth Township) on Thursday night, boosting wages from $39.99 to $52.07 an hour.

The move aims to cut agency nurse reliance and improve resident safety.

Macungie Borough Council approved a 49-unit apartment development on Lumber Street on Sept.

8 despite residents’ concerns about traffic and access. The two-story project on 3.02 acres will feature fee-in-lieu for recreation and relaxed tree requirements, passing by a 5+2 council vote.

USPS shared new safety guidelines to help pet owners keep dogs secure during mail delivery after 5,200 attacks occurred in 2025, including four in Allentown.

The guidelines advise keeping dogs indoors or on a leash to protect mail carriers + maintain timely service.