{"id":119611,"date":"2026-02-21T03:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/119611\/"},"modified":"2026-02-21T03:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-21T03:11:25","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-221","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/119611\/","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=147764\" 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\/county-of-Lehigh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel Calls for Bold, Uni\ufb01ed Response to Social Issues in Transition Report\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown \u2013 Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel on Friday unveiled a wide-ranging report outlining his administration\u2019s strategies for tackling the most critical issues facing\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147764\" 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=147761\" 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\/kce.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pa. Department of Environmental Protection Approves Keystone Consulting Engineers as a Qualified Professional in its Program to Accelerate the Project Permitting Process\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The engineering firm brings its decades of experience in permitting, design, and municipal engineering to support faster, high-quality project approvals across the state.<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147761\" 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=147759\" 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\/LCA.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County Elevated to Drought Warning \u2014 LCA Urges 10\u201315% Voluntary Conservation\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lehigh County Elevated to a Drought Warning by PA DEP<br \/>LCA Asks Customers to Voluntarily Reduce Water Use by 10-15%<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pa. \u2014 In an announcement on February 19, the Pennsylvania\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147759\" 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=147756\" 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\/vpcc-2-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Valley Preferred Cycling Center Announces 2026 Community Programs Schedule as Part of 50th Anniversary Season\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tRegistration Opening Soon for Youth, Adult, and Introductory Cycling Programs<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Breinigsville, PA \u2014 February 20, 2026\u00a0\u2014 As the Valley Preferred Cycling Center (VPCC) celebrates\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147756\" 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=147754\" 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=\"Pig Day Celebration to be held Saturday, February 28th!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Annual Pig Day Celebration returns with even more fun, food, and anticipation for the 2026 season!<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pennsylvania (February 20, 2026) \u2013 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are excited\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147754\" 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=147749\" 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\/Heather-Lloyd.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tails of Valor\u00ae Founder Heather Lloyd to be Honored with American Red Cross Good Samaritan Hero Award\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\tTails of Valor\u00ae Founder Heather Lloyd to be Honored with American Red Cross Good Samaritan Hero Award<\/p>\n<p>COOPERSBURG, PA \u2014 Tails of Valor\u00ae, Paws of Honor, Inc. (TOV) is proud to announce\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147749\" 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=147746\" 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\/ski-passes-26-27.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Camelback Resort and Blue Mountain Resort Launches 2026\/27 Season Passes\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>POCONO MOUNTAINS, Penn. \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/udk6bzdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001-jY7lObOhJIuM-BsgWLmrCLHHjirtmei8nBBx3L9Ws56T3nfwnn6OO5CPNd19YPIZ9fzYGVBvHF6c97fh05VWtvxyl6uu3cGp8JMJLlJhjdWwcFkrG3ZTkcIj313QDUgB_Sdd5-Izw1KQgru3atfM5Qr2L57Oeri3wXNjgQkn6E=&amp;c=hx8OckvCviNx4cYkXRJeN38LHjAGpjAMoPDV5a5e-7j9WM45hkJvvw==&amp;ch=OzjYDbsrQwwPCFxi9O448YC3NEqES_JA8QLTbArGCpVPeHqXcBWrfw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Camelback Resort\u00a0<\/a>in Tannersville, Pa. and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/udk6bzdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001-jY7lObOhJIuM-BsgWLmrCLHHjirtmei8nBBx3L9Ws56T3nfwnn6ONX5SyPizA4QoKOyILPo55tykfUGNEMRopz9X5-hV7FCRGqIfnECeej4NbK-CPmbP9HuDJVb0K1TiTn8xdTu_21CzXq8jRS9hTFx_LhTT82w&amp;c=hx8OckvCviNx4cYkXRJeN38LHjAGpjAMoPDV5a5e-7j9WM45hkJvvw==&amp;ch=OzjYDbsrQwwPCFxi9O448YC3NEqES_JA8QLTbArGCpVPeHqXcBWrfw==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Mountain Resort<\/a>\u00a0in Palmerton, Pa. are unveiling their 2026\/27 season passes, including the return of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147746\" 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=147742\" 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\/abe-ryan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Congressman Mackenzie Announces $2 Million Investment in ABE Expansion\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Photo credit: Office of U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie. Renderings provided to the office courtesy of the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rendering-1.png\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtMA==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Rendering-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>$12 million in community project\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147742\" 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=147738\" 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\/opiod-beds.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Treatment Trends Allentown Residential Reopens Following $1M Renovation                 Funded by opioid settlement grant, County and District partnership restores treatment capacity; Grand reopening celebration set for Friday, March 6 in downtown Allentown\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interior view of the newly renovated Treatment Trends Allentown Residential facility at 18 S. 6th Street in Allentown. The $1 million renovation, funded through Pennsylvania opioid\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147738\" 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=147734\" 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\/tree-photo-js.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Solace of the Valley | By: Joe Scrizzi\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photography by: Joe Scrizzi<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Solace of the Valley<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SOTV_Kolapechka-Park.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtMA==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-147736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SOTV_Kolapechka-Park.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"481\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cStand like the winter tree\u2026grounded in what you know, unshaken by the cold, and trusting that spring always follows.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=147734\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a>\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Allentown \u2013 Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel on Friday unveiled a wide-ranging report outlining his administration\u2019s strategies for&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":695,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[153,155,154],"class_list":{"0":"post-119611","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bethlehem","8":"tag-bethlehem","9":"tag-bethlehem-headlines","10":"tag-bethlehem-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119611"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119611\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=119611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}