Good morning, Bethlehem.

Lehigh student athletes support Team Impact by raising awareness for children with disabilities through sports.

They plan a tailgate and relay on Oct. 31 (before the home game against Bucknell) while senior wrestler Ethan Smith ran extra miles daily in September to boost the cause.

The annual vintage pop-up shop was hosted by Apotheca Salon last Friday and Saturday at (101 E.

Third St.) and featured Telly Diacogiannis’ curated collection of vintage clothes and memorabilia. Local residents and students gathered to celebrate Bethlehem’s unique style and history.

A new analysis by LVEDC shows that since 2010 the manufacturing workforce is younger, more educated, and more diverse, growing three times faster than the national rate.

More than 700 manufacturers now produce about $9 billion in output, fueling local economic strength.

Students for Life from Lehigh held National Pro-Life Chalk Day on Tuesday outside Fairchild-Martindale Library.

Some students took photos while others poured water on chalk messages & sparked mixed reactions on campus.

At Monday night’s high school meeting, the board reviewed hub-based bus plans that aim to cut costs and shorten routes for public and non-public students.

Changes for the 2027-28 school year could save over $500,000 — though no formal vote was taken.

On Monday, the Bethlehem Area School District board approved a transportation contract with Teamsters Local No. 773 as transportation employees had voted in favor, finalizing the collective bargaining process & ensuring safe, reliable transport for students.

Bethlehem Catholic High School announced new principal Dr. Stephanie Macaluso effective Nov.

2. The educator led Paramus Catholic and will succeed Dr. Dean Donaher, who remains as Director of Development through the 2026-27 school year (ensuring a smooth leadership transition).

Inspections by the state Department of Agriculture between Oct.

5 and Oct. 13 documented safety issues at many local food facilities, including moldy produce and evidence of rodent activity at establishments such as Equis Pica Pollo and Speedway — prompting corrective measures at several sites.