Good morning, Allentown.

Officials gave an update on the Upper Macungie Community Lifestyle Center construction at Tuesday night’s event at Grange Park in Allentown — they outlined new design changes and upcoming work milestones.

The center will begin its next phase soon.

Irish firm Kerry Group will soon open a coffee roasting and extraction facility in Hanover Township—creating 61 jobs and receiving $516,880 in state support.

The company will operate from the former Martin Bauer Group site and retain 16 previous employees.

A popular crystal shop in Whitehall will close by Oct.

25 due to rising rent—its 4,250-square-foot space with 300 gemstones marks the third Pennsylvania closure since 2023, and the owners plan to open a new store in Gulfport, Florida. The announcement was shared on Facebook by co-owners Andrew and Danyel, who cited unexpected challenges as the reason for their move.

PPL is proposing a rate hike for 2026 that will add about $13 a month to the typical residential energy bill—this change will affect local customers in the region.

Gas prices are falling in Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley as winter-blend gasoline becomes available, with AAA East Penn noting that prices dropped by 3.5 cents per gallon to $3.277 in PA and to $3.172 in the Lehigh Valley on Sept.

30. National prices also dropped to $3.150 as lower production costs and tighter crude inventories ease pump prices—helping drivers save money.

Maternal and Family Health Services is ending the WIC program at Casa Guadalupe on North 2nd Street today.

The agency continues its services at a center on West Linden Street + additional locations in Easton and Bethlehem.

Jay's Local in West End earned a Blue Zones distinction for offering a healthy menu with whole grains, less salt unless requested, and smaller dishes for children.

The restaurant will host a Blue Zones ribbon-cutting this Friday—continuing its long-standing commitment to community health and events that bring neighbors together.

Belleville Senators vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms

7:05-8:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting AHL matchup as the Senators take on the Phantoms.

11th Annual Harvest 5K

10 a.m. — Cedar Beach Park — Registration required — A fun and scenic 5K run/walk event for all ages, benefiting local elementary school students.

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification Course

9 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — The Office Quarters — $100.00 — Gain essential lifesaving skills with this certification course from the American Red Cross.

Shrek The Musical

7:30-10:00 PM — Civic Theatre of Allentown — Tickets from $13 — Experience a hilarious, heartwarming journey with everyone’s favorite ogre in this hit Broadway show.

FREE Vaccine & Microchipping Pop Up!

2-5 p.m. — Arts Park — Free entry — Ensure your dog's health with free vaccines and microchipping at this community-focused event.

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

6:30-7:29 p.m. — Vault 634 — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of Halloween music under candlelight.

Spooky Kiddie Car-nival

6-9 p.m. — Big Lots — $7/adult, kids free — Celebrate Halloween with trunks, candy, music, dancing, and costume contests in a safe outdoor environment.