Good morning, Allentown.

Veterans Day events are held across the area on Tuesday, November 11—such as a ceremony at City Hall Plaza in Allentown at 9:00 a.m. where Mayor Matt Tuerk will honor local veterans—and other programs in schools and community centers to thank veterans for their service.

Veterans Day events are underway across the Lehigh Valley today with ceremonies at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township (the 13th Annual Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony began with reflection and music) and discussions in Bethlehem (retired Marine Colonel Frank Gunter leads talks on military service).

Community Bank took over seven former Santander branches in the Lehigh Valley on Monday morning — including locations in Allentown, Whitehall, and Emmaus — and now operates 33 branches in Pennsylvania, making it the state's fifth largest bank.

Lehigh University’s Small Business Development Center got a $2.1M state grant to build a Business Assistance Service Center for historically disadvantaged small businesses in six counties—Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill.

The center will offer support and advice to help small businesses get funding and grow.

Lehigh Valley will begin its holiday celebrations on November 14 with enchanting light displays and European-style markets from Bethlehem to Allentown.

Visitors can enjoy classic carriage rides and festive events—echoing the region's 250-year heritage.

Lightly-Salted Productions announced Route 22 Rampage, a retro Atari racing game set on Route 22 that is available to play online while a limited run of $30 cartridges will be sold at local retailers on Nov 15—retro gamers can test their skills with classic 6502 assembly coding and simple controls that bring early gaming back to life.

A chemical spill at Salisbury High School on Monday led to an early dismissal for some students after a broken container released butanol from a storage cabinet—school resumes today after emergency services declared the area safe.

Cricket Wildlife Center said two of three African servals escaped when wind-blown trees damaged their enclosure on Nov.

5-6 and were recaptured on Saturday—drone operators located the cats while Mighty Pawz in Bethlehem helped repair the enclosure. The center added the cats do not harm children or pets.

Senate is nearing a deal to reopen the government while millions remain without SNAP and Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank has seen a 27% rise in visitors, including many scared seniors.

A court ruling forced the use of emergency funding for full SNAP payments—while the administration later asked the Supreme Court to block the decision.

A ceremony to mark the Marine Corps' 250th birthday will be held in Allentown—featuring a color guard, a bugle rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn and a cake cutting ceremony.

The new wellness center Jiva Fitness 2.0 in Wilson Borough will open Sunday, Nov.

23 at 1005 Palmer St and will offer group fitness classes, personal training, massage therapy, workshops, and event bookings. The woman-owned gym, described as a unicorn in the Lehigh Valley by assistant manager Leigh Orner-Carnese, will host a grand opening featuring food + drinks, entertainment, music, sample classes, a raffle, membership discounts, nutritional counseling, and a singing bowl sound bath.

Cellar Beast Winehouse in Lehigh Valley launches its Winter Pairing Dinner Series with a New Year's Eve Eve dinner on December 30 at 6:00 p.m. that offers a four-course meal paired with small-batch wines by local chef Bill Murphy — future dinners will include other local culinary talents.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

8:45-9:44 p.m. — Vault 634 — Tickets available — Experience the magic of live music with classic hits from Queen and ABBA in an enchanting candlelit setting.

Allentown Speed Dating for Singles Over 50

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Tipsy's Bar & Lounge — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches and discover the spark in a friendly environment.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

7-9 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular rock opera that blends holiday music with stunning theatrics.

Mosaic Lamp Workshop

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Respect Graduate School — Materials included — Create your own Turkish mosaic lamp while enjoying Turkish tea in a fun and relaxing setting.

Class of 1995 30th Class Reunion

6-10 p.m. — The Fairgrounds Hotel — $25 admission — Celebrate the big 30th reunion with buffet dinner and great memories.

Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Walk

1-3 p.m. — 1869 Luckenbach Mill — $20-45 — Work off your holiday feast with fun runs and a pet costume contest in support of community heritage.

Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Utica Comets

7:05-8:35 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting ice hockey showdown between the Phantoms and the Comets.

Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures

7-8:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Family-friendly pricing available — Embark on an adventurous ride with Mickey Mouse and friends to famous Disney destinations.