Good morning, Bethlehem.

Martin Guitar of Upper Nazareth Township launches its official podcast, Martin Stories.

Hosted by Jimmy Leslie (Frets Acoustic Editor), the series features guest stories from musicians such as Kenneth Pattengale and Joe Bonamassa and will include future guests like Don Felder and Brooke Ligertwood, available on major platforms.

Lincoln Elementary hosted an open house, picnic and unveiled a mural designed by fourth-grader Toby on Thursday.

The school also introduced a new bike rack as part of its Safe Routes to School initiative (to enhance safety around campus).

On Tuesday, the Lehigh Student Senate cut funding for three organizations, including University Productions, The Brown and White, and the Mustard and Cheese Drama Society while proposing adjustments for 12 others at the UC Boardroom.

The changes aim to reallocate over half a million dollars toward Senate-sponsored clubs.

PennDOT will host a job fair in Muhlenberg Township to hire skilled workers for winter work, including CDL operators, diesel mechanics + welders.

Walmart has issued recalls for five products sold in select Pennsylvania stores including mangoes with salmonella risk, thyroid tablets that are over-potent, fabric dressers with tip hazards, grill brushes with detachable metal bristles, and Britax child car seats with a loose screw (owners will receive notification letters by Oct. 19).

Mortgage rates are rising nationally and may affect home purchases in Bethlehem.

Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed-rate climbed to 6.71% this week (up from 6.66% last week), marking the highest level since July 31.