Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Good morning, Allentown.
🏘️ Community
On Sept. 15, the state legislature honored Vivian Fishbone for her 100th birthday at a Moravian Village retirement center in Bethlehem — where she was recognized for her contributions to art, science, and education.
Family and local leaders were in attendance.
National Newspaper Week runs Oct.
4-10 and will celebrate the vital role local journalism plays in binding our community through trusted, informative reporting.
🏛️ Government
Upper Mount Bethel Township considered hiring consultant Paul Soult on Monday to negotiate a community benefits agreement with Slate Belt Holdings, which would commit $50 million toward community causes if its planned data center campus generates two gigawatts of computing capacity.
Allentown VFW Post 2124 must remove skill games by Oct.
14 after a state ruling, and a local rally will be held this Saturday at 10 a.m. where state officials and community organizers will discuss proposals to regulate the machines.
🏥 Health
St. Luke's University Health Network has become the first hospital group to win the 2026 HIMSS Davies Award for Excellence four times — a milestone achieved with initiatives that use predictive analytics and electronic records to save lives and improve care.
🏈 Sports
After 18 months of planning, the Senior PGA Tour tees off this weekend at Lehigh Country Club in Lower Macungie.
Organizers have prepared for up to 30,000 spectators + local golf legends, as the event aims to showcase the region’s growing appeal.
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