Good morning, Bethlehem.

On Saturday, about 25 residents marched from a bus stop (New at Mechanic NB) across Fahy Bridge to Payroll Plaza to demand safer, affordable rental housing in Bethlehem.

Bethlehem Co-op Market will open its new 7,000 sqft grocery store on Dec.

5 at 250 E. Broad St and preview markets will begin on Oct. 1 on selected Thursdays and Saturdays — Board Chair Todd Mertz noted delays were due to rising costs and supply issues.

LVEDC President & CEO Don Cunningham notes manufacturing is booming with 700 local plants driving $9 billion in output.

New projects, including a $3.5 billion Eli Lilly facility and a $1.2 billion Chobani expansion, build on the Lehigh Valley’s storied Made in Lehigh Valley legacy.

A new analysis shows Pennsylvania construction workers earn a median wage of $62,026 after cost-of-living adjustments (a -2.4% relative cost), compared to $49,690 for all workers.

The study highlights how lower living expenses boost purchasing power in the state.

Lehigh held its first Conversations with Counsel event in HST where about 30 faculty, students and community members discussed the Chicago Principles and Lehigh’s Principles of Equitable Community amid recent campus incidents — the series promises ongoing dialogue on free speech and inclusion.

Wayne Berger, with over 35 years of coaching experience & multiple international titles, was named Lehigh’s first head men’s rowing coach in June and now guides a team of experienced rowers and walk-ons as they work toward returning to the Head of the Charles race.