Good morning, Allentown.

Volunteers planted 42 native plants near Ontelaunee Park on Sept.

19 for a woodland restoration effort; the Lynn Township Environmental Advisory Council will host another planting event at 11 a.m. Sept. 26 to welcome community members. This ongoing project supports local wildlife and builds climate resilience.

Allentown Symphony Pops and vocalist Dee Daniels will perform music from the Great American Swing Book at 7:30 p.m. Sept.

26 at Miller Symphony Hall (23 N. Sixth St.) under the direction of conductor Dr. Andrew Kurtz, featuring classics from the Swing era.

ABE recorded its busiest summer with 320,058 passengers from June to August—beating last summer’s 299,799 mark—and extra flights with larger planes drove a 6.57% rise in August traffic.

This record season highlights the airport's growing role in local travel.

Heidelberg Township farmer David Wolfskill reported that rising diesel prices are forcing him to spend about $2,000 a day to run his harvest, with off-road fuel reaching ($5.25 per gallon) as he prepares to harvest corn and soybeans next week until Thanksgiving.

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School teacher Pamela Peters was named a state winner by DAR—an honor for outstanding teaching in American History—at the state conference on Apr.

26, and she will serve as vice chair of commemorative events to develop local educational materials.

Cedar Crest College will launch its first online executive doctor of business administration program in the Lehigh Valley in fall (2027) to offer experienced professionals an accelerated, three-year path for advancing leadership.

The 45-credit program also allows credit for prior learning to shorten the study period.

At a school board meeting on Sept.

16, the Northwestern Lehigh School Board recognized board members Becky Hite, Lauren Hunsicker, and Jennifer Sevantis for five years of service, approved new student programs and personnel changes, and planned fundraisers. Wellness checks and a sports psychologist program were started to support students.

Allentown-based PPL Electric Utilities is set to receive up to $71.5 million from the Department of Energy for its Montour Grid Resilience and Advanced Reconductoring Project, which will rebuild 29.3 miles of transmission line and boost grid reliability in the Susquehanna and Greater Lehigh valleys.

Union Lutheran Church in Schnecksville will host a blood drive and vaccine clinic on Oct.

4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sacred Voices will perform a choral concert on Sept. 27 at 4 p.m.; call local centers to schedule appointments.