Good morning, Allentown.

Officials today unveiled plans to renovate Franklin Park after an Allentown nonprofit secured a $4M grant from the Bezos Earth Fund — the project will add playgrounds, a pavilion with restrooms, a basketball court, a splash pad, and more to the 1.1-acre space.

Prism AI Consultants, founded by Dr. Jeff Bullock, builds AI systems that help local companies move beyond access by integrating solutions into their daily work.

Bullock demonstrated live AI models in Lancaster to show how his team works alongside clients for lasting improvements.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners approved nearly $1M in investments to support early-stage companies and established manufacturers in the region.

The funding will boost local tech firms like Infuse AI Tech Corp. and strengthen college partnerships in Bethlehem.

The Da Vinci Science Center now hosts Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission, a new exhibit that shows how Dr. Robert Ballard discovered the Titanic in 1985.

Interactive displays allow visitors of all ages to explore the secret deep-sea mission (with real photos and artifacts) on display.

Gas prices in Pennsylvania dipped slightly as AAA East Penn reported the state’s average fell by roughly four cents to about $4.54 this week while Lehigh Valley rates dropped to $4.40 on Sept.28 — though they remain well above last year's levels.

Wilson Area teachers were warned not to click a bogus email inviting district partners to give feedback on the new annex project, as Superintendent Harrison Bailey III confirmed it is a scam + similar emails occur weekly.

At its final meeting Friday in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Game Commission removed the fixed schedule for antlerless deer licenses by requiring 30 days notice before sales to match hunter demand.

Allentown realtor Christopher Raad was named Realtor of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors this week in Harrisburg.

His 15 years on the board and leadership roles in local groups (including chairing the Redevelopment Authority) earned him the honor.