Good morning, Allentown.

Bethlehem Blessing Boxes, a non-profit that provides free food and essentials, debuted at Harvest Fest and now supports locals via boxes at schools and centers.

A Bingo Night for the cause is set for Nov. 5 at Comfort Suites (120 W. Third St) from 6 to 8 p.m.

Central Moravian Church holds a food pantry every first Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 73 W.

Church Street to help meet rising need after SNAP enrollment cuts—clients also can access donated clothing at a neighboring boutique.

Godfrey Daniels celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept.

9 at 7 E. Fourth St. The folk music venue (the little folk club that could) continues to enrich the arts scene with live music, volunteer support, and community partnerships.

The 14th What’s So Cool About Manufacturing video contest has kicked off in the Lehigh Valley with 29 middle schools teaming with manufacturers to create videos that boost STEM and career interest; awards will take place at Lehigh University’s Stabler Athletic + Convocation Center on April 1.

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary will break ground on a new, energy-efficient visitor center and Center for Global Raptor Conservation in spring 2027.

The facility will replace the aging center while the sanctuary remains open with temporary services (final fundraising of $3M is ongoing).

Bethlehem police are advising families to take extra safety measures during Halloween trick-or-treating as they deploy additional officers to watch for pedestrians and drivers.

They emphasize using reflective tape or flashlights (for better visibility) and urge planning safe transportation if drinking.

Upper Macungie Township planners approved three proposals Wednesday.

They granted preliminary approval for a Chobani addition at a new dairy operation site, a Sunset Orchards housing development that will add six homes and 197 townhouses with 442 parking spaces starting next spring, and a church expansion to add 424 seats.

Whitehall resident Dennis Hower, president of Teamsters Local 773, held a bingo event on Sept.

27 at Catasauqua American Legion Post 215 to support American Cancer Society breast cancer research + he has raised $665K since 2018 and aims to add $175K more in 2026 to fund a new grant.

The FDA has issued an import alert to block future shipments of certain Olympus medical devices including ureterorenoscopes, bronchoscopes, laparoscopes and enteroscopes after ongoing quality system violations were noted in inspections.

Olympus, whose North American headquarters lie in Upper Saucon Township, said it will address the issues with urgency.

Construction continues on the historic Willow Brook Farm site — long known for its golf course — as developers build a large housing complex aimed at meeting local demand.

More photos and memories of the site will be shared in the coming weeks.