Good morning, Allentown.

St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Fullerton Avenue is hosting a food donation drive for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia.

The church and its affiliates are accepting non-perishable items now + community members are encouraged to drop off donations at local church sites.

The Great Allentown Fair held its fifth annual Education Days at the Agri-Plex at the Fairgrounds, where local fourth and fifth graders learned about agriculture Tuesday; about 200 more students will join sessions Wednesday afternoon.

More than 60 residents attended a packed Whitehall Township hearing Tuesday night about the zoning appeal for SMP Steaks at 1050 Schadt Ave, where officials debated if the deli is operating without a restaurant permit.

The meeting ended without a decision & will resume on Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

A packed meeting in Whitehall Township discussed a zoning appeal over SMP Steaks, a deli/retail shop that some officials say is operating as a restaurant without proper permits.

The hearing will resume Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

PennDOT and state police launched a social media campaign during Teen Driver Safety Week to promote safe driving habits in Allentown — following data showing 79,625 teen driver crashes statewide from 2021 to 2025, including 486 fatal incidents.

After rejecting a warehouse plan last year, North Whitehall Township approved a land swap Monday that allows Jaindl Companies to develop 140 single- and mixed-family homes, a farm market, a wellness center and walking trails off Route 309; the Jaindl Agri Campus will be submitted for final review soon.