Good morning, Allentown.

Local community leaders in Lehigh Valley expressed relief after all 20 living Israeli hostages were released by Hamas as part of a ceasefire that also freed hundreds of Palestinian prisoners—this deal will bring much-needed humanitarian aid to Gaza amid two years of uncertainty for affected families.

PennDOT will conduct work on I-78 east between Exit 57 and Exit 60 and on I-78 west, which will cause lane restrictions and delays starting tonight through Friday.

Additional projects include a detour on Tuesday and pothole patching on Kernsville Road—drivers should check current road conditions.

The Allentown fire department held an award ceremony on Monday to honor its exceptional team members — the event recognized their service and dedication.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jessica Harper—Northampton County breast cancer survivor and coach at Orange Theory Fitness in Easton—shared her journey of recovery after a diagnosis in October, a double mastectomy, and becoming cancer-free in April; she credits fitness for giving her strength and community support. She encourages women to stay active and consistent to protect their health.

CBRE reported that the I-78/I-81 corridor absorbed 422,000 square feet in the third quarter while overall occupancy remained below 2024 levels.

The industrial market shows a flight-to-quality trend favoring Class A logistics with new construction now exceeding 10 million square feet — Central Pennsylvania led leasing with 40% of the activity.

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.

Allentown Band Family Concert

2-5 p.m. — Miller Symphony Hall — Youth with an adult FREE, Adults $5.00 — Experience a captivating blend of music and science in a high-definition presentation accompanying 'Pictures at an Exhibition'.

Día de los Muertos Celebration

1-5 p.m. — Arts Park — Free entry — Experience the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos with family-friendly activities and cultural displays.

Taylor Acorn at The Americus Hotel

7 p.m. — The Americus Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham — Admission details unavailable — Experience an evening with Taylor Acorn in a beautiful Allentown venue.