Good morning, Bethlehem.

On Wednesday, over 100 children and families attended the Spirit of Children Spooktacular Halloween Celebration at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital in Salisbury Twp — free costumes were distributed and donations supported the hospital’s Child Life department.

69 News aired its morning NETCAST on Wednesday, Oct.

14, presenting top local stories and encouraging viewers to watch more on WFMZ.com (station report).

Slate Belt Holdings has submitted plans for a 900-acre data center campus in Upper Mount Bethel Township that would generate 2.1 gigawatts using the local power grid and a closed-loop cooling system (offering two design options for building footprints and heights) and includes a $50 million community benefits agreement.

The Nazareth Giant store at 859 Nazareth Pike in Lower Nazareth Township reopened last week after months of renovations that updated the produce, bakery, deli and pharmacy sections – including a new consultation room.

The store remained open during construction and now offers improved flow and a wider product range.

SMP Mini Mart’s new Whitehall sandwich shop faces an immediate closure order shortly after opening due to a zoning dispute over its approved deli status; owner Chade Sankari says he followed proper permits and is appealing the notice while keeping the store open (documents back his claim).

Accomplished artist and curator Robert Sparrow Jones leads the Moravian University Payne Gallery at 346 Main St. The gallery recently reopened with his 'Meet the Director' show and will host Bill Needs: A Visual Journey from Oct.

23 to Dec. 18, including a Nov. 11 opening reception and artist talk.

The 150th free 'Bach at Noon' concert was held on Sept.

8 at Central Moravian Church (73 W. Church St.) and featured violinist Danqi Zeng and other performers in a milestone event celebrating the long-running series, supported by an endowment donation.

LVEDC unveiled a new (6 ft by 7 ft) 'Made in Lehigh Valley' sculpture at Lehigh Valley Mall Wednesday to celebrate local manufacturing and community pride; local partners and mascots joined the event as plans are made to install similar pieces in other key community spots.

Wildlands Conservancy opened the 34-acre Brenner-Penfield Emmaus Preserve yesterday, connecting the South Fourth Street Recreation Area & the historic Shelter House in Emmaus, and the preserve features a 1.5-mile guided hike with additional hikes planned for Nov.

8, 13, and 15.