Good morning, Bethlehem.

Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski starts a fresh chapter today at New Liberty Pharmacy, driving from Philadelphia for work release marketing + rebuilding relationships with his family as he plans a supervised transfer back to town around Christmas.

Police officers in Hellertown encountered two friendly kangaroos at Reservoir Park this week while on patrol.

Matt Aldinger of Aldinger Farms said the therapy animals were returning home from a daycare visit + their unusual appearance has sparked local interest.

Upper Macungie Township planners endorsed Eli Lilly’s Project Kennedy, a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical campus planned at Fogelsville Corporate Center near Adams Road and Interstate 78.

The project, featuring a 797,432‑sqft facility for injectable medicine assembly (with planned three shifts), will be built in phases and create about 2,000 construction jobs.

Lehigh Valley Culture Fest will return this Saturday at Cedar Beach Park from noon to 9 p.m. The event features live music + dance with acts like Philadelphia Funk Authority and Space Kamp, offering cultural activities to unite the community.

New water and sewer rates are now in effect for Pennsylvania American Water customers in our region; residential bills rise by about $3 per month while wastewater bills increase by about $14 per month + the new rates help fund $1.2 billion in upgrades to modernize aging infrastructure.

Roofing expert Justin Bernard advises homeowners across northeastern Pennsylvania to schedule routine roof inspections and timely repairs to avoid costly damage amid harsh winter weather.

His tips stress preventive maintenance methods (such as gutter cleaning and attic ventilation) to extend roof lifespan.

Sean Boyle, a Blair Academy graduate, has been named head wrestling coach at Notre Dame-Green Pond, succeeding former coach Matt Veres.

He brings competitive experience from Michigan and Chattanooga and will lead the team going forward.