Wednesday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 64.
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ICYMI: With Historic Investments from Chobani and Burlington Stores, Pennsylvania Surpasses $43 Billion in Private Sector Investment, Nearly 29,000 Jobs Created Under Governor Shapiro's Leadership (pa.gov) — Residents near Macungie could see new job opportunities as yogurt maker Chobani plans a $1.2 billion dairy facility in Upper Macungie Township, projected to create 900 full-time jobs in the Lehigh Valley. Combined with Burlington Stores moving its headquarters to Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro's administration says private-sector investments have surpassed $43 billion and nearly 29,000 jobs statewide since 2023.
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🗞 Nearby News
Emmaus
More than 50 vendors fill Emmaus downtown Sept. 19 as fire trucks roll into Wells Fargo lot (lehighdaily.com)
Boys Cross Country Runners of the Week for Sept. 8: Some new faces step up (lehighvalleylive.com)
Emmaus financial advisor seeks the money 'why' in new book (lvb.com)
Allentown
After 13 years, plans for Lehigh Valley's tallest building — a 'pencil tower' in Allentown — could be set (mcall.com)
First Court Appearance Set For Montco Officer Who Shot, Killed College Baseball Player: DA (patch.com)
Ramps On Route 422 Reopen After Hazmat Response (patch.com)
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