{"id":116936,"date":"2026-02-18T09:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/116936\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T09:22:21","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-213","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/116936\/","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=147689\" 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\/bedco-art.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"BEDCO Plans Ahead, Launches Community Survey for Bethlehem\u2019s SouthSide Arts District\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA \u2013 FEBRUARY 2026 \u2013\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bedco-pa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bethlehem Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO)<\/a>\u00a0has launched a Community Perception Survey to gather input from business owners,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147689\" 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=147687\" 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\/gary-day.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Day Announces Grants for 187th District Fire, EMS Companies\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>MACUNGIE \u2013 State Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) announced today that six fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 187th Legislative District were collectively awarded\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147687\" 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=147685\" 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\/01\/BSI-bene.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"BSI Corporate Bene\ufb01ts Named SHRM Recerti\ufb01cation General Provider Through 2028\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Accreditation underscores BSI\u2019s \u201cNo Lazy Answers\u201d commitment and gives HR professionals SHRM credits for attending the \ufb01rm\u2019s high-impact bene\ufb01ts webinars and events.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>[LEHIGH\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147685\" 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=147681\" 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\/new-bethany-40.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"New Bethany\u2019s Executive Director Receives the 2026 Community Impact Award\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The award, presented by The Preventive Measures Foundation, honors individuals whose work has created meaningful, measurable change in the community.<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. (February\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147681\" 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=147679\" 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=\"Health Screenings: What New Research Reveals About Early Detection\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Health Screenings: What New Research Reveals About Early Detection<\/p>\n<p>By Capital Blue Cross<\/p>\n<p>New research shows just how powerful preventive cancer screenings can be. A recent analysis\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147679\" 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=147675\" 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\/snow-ball-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh Valley Chamber Snow Ball to raise funds for Community Action Lehigh Valley \u2013 Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>LEHIGH VALLEY, PA \u2013\u00a0The Chamber\u2019s 37th\u00a0Annual Snow Ball presented by Capital Blue Cross on Saturday, February 21 at Wind Creek Bethlehem.<\/p>\n<p>The Snow Ball is The Chamber\u2019s premier\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147675\" 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=147671\" 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\/cced.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carbon Chamber &amp; Economic Development Corporation Announces Spring Event Lineup Focused on Workforce, Policy &amp; Business Growth\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lehighton, PA \u2013 The Carbon Chamber &amp; Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is welcoming the spring season\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147671\" 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=147668\" 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\/shamrocks-3-14-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Celtic Cultural Alliance Announces 2026 Parade of Shamrocks\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, PA \u2013\u00a0 Celtic Cultural Alliance (CCA) announces the 16th Annual Parade of Shamrocks.<\/p>\n<p>The parade will be presented live in the streets of Historic Downtown Bethlehem on \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147668\" 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=147650\" 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\/ewc-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"YMCA UNVEILS NEW WELLNESS CENTER AND FITNESS EQUIPMENT IN EASTON\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Photo courtesy of River Crossing YMCA)<\/p>\n<p>EASTON \u2013 River Crossing YMCA hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated and updated wellness center today at the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147650\" 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=147648\" 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\/NC-Northampton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Call for Nominations: Outstanding Seniors Awards 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Northampton County, PA]\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Advisory Council of the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Outstanding Seniors\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147648\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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