{"id":103725,"date":"2026-02-03T09:50:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/103725\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:50:18","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-188","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/103725\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147427\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/crossfire.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Special Exhibition Opening on February 22, 2026 with Talk and Reception\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Special Exhibition Opening on February 22 with Talk and Reception<\/p>\n<p>Scott Paul Gordon, professor at Lehigh University, will speak about the Moravians\u2019 experiences during the American\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147427\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a>\t<\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147425\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/HARRISBURG-copy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"House passes Freeman bill to allow memorials for first responders\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>HARRISBURG, Feb. 2 \u2013\u00a0The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today unanimously passed legislation written by Rep. Robert Freeman that would allow boroughs, third-class cities,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147425\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147423\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nccc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Artists-in-Residence Exhibit at NCC\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The artists share the work they completed the year following their residency\u00a0with a reception on February 5.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA\u00a0\u2013\u00a0We invite you to come to Communications Hall \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147423\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147421\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/capital-blue.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The connection between your mental wellness and heart health | By Capital Blue Cross\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By Capital Blue Cross<\/p>\n<p>For years, mental health has been discussed primarily in terms of emotions, behavior, and cognitive well-being. But emerging evidence shows it plays a far greater\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147421\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147419\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Pennsylvania-Treasury.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates Pennsylvania Treasury\u2019s Second Successful Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS\u00ae) Verification\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">First and only state treasury to claim compliance with the GIPS standards\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Harrisburg, PA\u00a0\u2014 Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147419\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147417\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iron-pigs-logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"IronPigs Frying Up Fastnachts for Fastnacht Day 2026!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Purchase a dozen and grab Fastnacht merchandise when you pick up!<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pennsylvania \u2013 As has become tradition for each of the past five years, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs will\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147417\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147414\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/gold-pass-east.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"SIX FLAGS INTRODUCES NEW REGIONAL PARK ACCESS, EXPANDING BENEFITS FOR GREAT ADVENTURE AND DORNEY PARK GUESTS\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gold Passes and Memberships Now Include Access to Multiple East Coast Parks; Limited-Time Free Upgrades Coming This Spring<\/p>\n<p>(Feb. 2, 2026)\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.dC0Ofw62punTqdZuFlgR1F6g0c5lsZDQynM4T9RCbx5hSs0RwLUPP7XbAqESaQY85vFW_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRf3np0VwecX4s1CpvEEHWueYgZo7d3ZQbzP1ibW1DWzCtLJH0NUUDSyB4gOUOBf7z2bDBA7BUa4EQODD1RljS4oQtY7MQT-2BQqvQc92YHFyIcHBVJyUV1AJoJjjNrQ5sDSU12tY3YAyKg8VVlAT2-2F-2B6InVLiFB6Y2HKsNMqJELka5HsC9gXs15zTfyxwfpt5Vcm2zj7Aik7n-2FWtMu2TxTLCO2vCEzT8T-2FI9zn8MzFzceJk4ev6cVZ-2FSz-2FzVCaTMLUG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Six Flags Entertainment Corporation<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147414\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147411\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/J-A-Marz.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Local Author J.A. Marz\u2019s Tuscany-Set Sequel Debuts as #1 Amazon Hot New Release as Readers Return to His Story World\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lehigh Valley, PA\u00a0\u2014 Independent author\u00a0J.A. Marz\u00a0is seeing early momentum for his latest novella,\u00a0It\u2019s Sauce, Not Gravy!, which recently reached\u00a0#1 Hot New Release on Amazon in \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147411\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147407\" aria-hidden=\"true\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img width=\"672\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/piper-sandler.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Piper Sandler Names Unity Bank a Top Bank Investment Idea for 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>February, 2026\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Piper Sandler, a leading investment bank and institutional securities firm, has named\u00a0Unity Bancorp, Inc. 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