Good morning, Allentown.

Wilson community remembers former football coach and principal Gerald 'Gerry' Slemmer, who passed away this week in Arizona at 74.

He won 129 games + eight league titles, led Wilson High to its first District 3 championship, and a celebration of life is planned for summer.

Daria Custer, principal at Jefferson Elementary in South Allentown, was placed on administrative leave, the district confirmed on Thursday; families were notified Wednesday + no further comment was issued due to the personnel matter.

Seven Pa. schools, including Allentown High, are competing in America’s Best High School Mascot contest & rounds will start every three days until early November.

LCA is set to close on $15.44 million from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to replace 1,000 lead service lines and cut lead exposure in Allentown (the agency also unveiled its new public identity as LCA WaterWorks with rollouts on vehicles, uniforms, and signs coming gradually).

Local Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will miss Sunday's game due to a blood clot, and his return remains unclear.

Fans hope for a speedy recovery while the team braces for a challenging matchup without their star.