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A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

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A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas.

 

Mike Butz speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Mike Butz speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laurie Hackett speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laurie Hackett speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Jeff Fleischaker speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Jeff Fleischaker speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laurie Hackett and Rep. Mike Schlossberg sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas.(Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laurie Hackett and Rep. Mike Schlossberg sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas.(Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laura McHugh speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laura McHugh speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Jeff Fleischaker speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Jeff Fleischaker speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laurie Hackett signs a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas.(Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laurie Hackett signs a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas.(Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laura McHugh speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Laura McHugh speaks during a timber topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
People sign a timber beam before it is placed during a topping-off ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. The ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
A beam is lifted into place by a crane and guided by construction workers Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center at Grange Park. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)
Construction continues on the Upper Macungie Township Community Lifestyle Center Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at Grange Park in Upper Macungie. A timber topping-off ceremony marked a major milestone in the construction of the 188,000-square-foot complex, which is scheduled to be completed next summer. The project has gained national recognition for its long-span heavy timber construction spanning four interconnected buildings that will include an indoor turf field, multi-use courts, fitness spaces, classrooms and community meeting areas. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

 

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