Good morning, Allentown.

A local nonprofit in Northampton County is asking for donations to help foster families in need (as more children join the foster system, they require basic essentials).

Victaulic announced it has acquired Core Pipe Products, Inc. (a key supplier of stainless steel and alloy pipe fittings) to expand domestic manufacturing capacity in Forks Township; the move supports its ongoing investment in innovation and customer solutions.

Victaulic announced Monday that it acquired Core Pipe Products Inc. to boost its stainless steel joining capacity and expand production for industrial and water markets.

The Easton-based manufacturer expects the move to strengthen supply across North America.

The Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival is set for Sept.

25-27 in downtown Bethlehem with free Celtic music, parades, and Highland games including a Haggis Bowl at 5:30 p.m. Friday & a Tartan Parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday; families can enjoy educational displays at Celtic Heritage Hollow.

Local community banks are strengthening ties amid growing competition from out-of-area banks.

Community Bank recently acquired seven local Santander branches while QNB Bank expanded by purchasing Victory Bank + bolstering relationships with longtime customers.

Bethlehem Area School District officials discussed a new social media policy on Monday to manage school-related accounts and protect student privacy (further review is scheduled for October) at the school board Human Resources Committee meeting.

PennDOT announced lane closures on Route 22 for median repairs across Upper Saucon, Lowhill, and Whitehall.

In Upper Saucon, work runs today 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; in Lowhill, lanes are closed Wednesday to Friday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; and in Whitehall, repairs occur overnight Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Jefferson Health’s Dr. Alex Benjamin advised local employers to keep staff safe from cold, flu, COVID and measles by cleaning high-touch areas and sharing vaccine information as measles cases rise with children returning to school plus several pop-up vaccination clinics are planned.