{"id":146746,"date":"2026-03-24T08:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/146746\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:12:19","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-305","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/146746\/","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=148330\" 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\/03\/greenway-2026.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Call for Presentation Proposals for 2026 Eastern PA Greenways &amp; Trails Summit\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EASTON \u2014 The planning committee for the 2026 Eastern PA Greenways &amp; Trails Summit has opened its call for presentation proposals for this year\u2019s event, to be held Sept. 16\u201318 in\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148330\" 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=148327\" 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\/03\/Madeline.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County Girl Scout Awarded Prestigious Girl Scout Medal of Honor\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A local Girl Scout is being recognized for an extraordinary act of bravery after saving her younger brother from drowning\u2014earning one of the\u00a0highest honors in Girl Scouting, the \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148327\" 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=148324\" 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\/03\/Auction.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Treasurer Stacy Garrity: More than 4,000 Unclaimed Items from Treasury\u2019s Vault Hit the Auction Block on Wednesday\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Spring unclaimed property auction takes place online on March 25\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Harrisburg, PA\u00a0\u2014<a id=\"post-148324-m_-2128933621154211646__Hlk182473624\"\/>Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity\u00a0today reminded Pennsylvanians that Treasury\u2019s next online\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148324\" 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=148322\" 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\/03\/dorney-park.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater Kingdom and Six Flags Great Adventure Take Center Stage in USA TODAY 10Best Nominations\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From Relaxing Water Attractions to World-Class Thrills, Fans Can Vote Daily Starting Today<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA &amp; JACKSON, NJ \u2014 March 23, 2026 \u2014\u00a0Local favorites are stepping into the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148322\" 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=148319\" 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\/03\/third-eye-blind-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Final Musikfest Headliner, Third Eye Blind to Jam Out on The Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza with Special Guest St. Lucia!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Contributed photo \u2013 2026 PHOTO O2 Ritz Manchester \u2013 elinejduijsens-29)<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, March 23, 2026 \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsyz3uGyEQQPHTQMcKBhiYgsKNr2ERGGyUXX8AsZXbR47-7e_p1QSxOI2SkwnBQbQGnbwlaiVY-kUZ0DftGa3PFiEG8oVAO9kTUjFIsdrSIFyMNaHZ6CKCM1E4PXvl3_2ljtx3HlMFj8WRp0ZqzfsTt2-Qe7qt9ZzCngScBZw_n8-Wx5qvPzzX9hhXAWd5cO1ZDd45T1a9pv9w-QFhT-A1IcqR-r09hNPrxu-87_x353rlsZXHIecazMf3dobYADVlogblLFcVo7ZKt-K8g0IWi3wn-BcAAP__nuJU6g\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is excited to announce the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148319\" 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=148315\" 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\/03\/Steve-Samuelson.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Legislators introduce bill to make taxes easier for small businesses\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Would codify program that instantly sends sales tax to the state<\/p>\n<p>HARRISBURG, March 23\u00a0\u2013\u00a0After the success of a recent pilot by the PA Department of Revenue, state Reps. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148315\" 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=148312\" 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\/03\/Ana-Tiburcio.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tiburcio sworn in to serve PA\u2019s 22nd Legislative District after special election\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>HARRISBURG, March 23\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Today, state Rep. Ana T. Tiburcio, D-Lehigh, took the oath of office to represent Pennsylvania\u2019s 22nd Legislative District. The oath of office was administered\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148312\" 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=148304\" 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\/03\/catty-grant.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Congressman Mackenzie Announces $3.7 Million Investment in Catasauqua Redevelopment Project\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Photo credit: Office of U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie)<\/p>\n<p>Catasauqua, PA \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, joined local officials\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148304\" 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=148301\" 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\/03\/Michael-Cardiges.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Inside Match Day 2026: The Envelopes, Emotions, and Next Steps for Future Physicians\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Caption: Michael Cardiges of Fogelsville, PA, with his parents. Michael\u2019s Match Day moment carried special meaning. Michael matched into the St. Luke\u2019s Internal Medicine Residency\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148301\" 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=148298\" 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\/03\/lisa-bodnar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"MUSICAL ARTISTS LISA BODNAR AND WHISTLEGRASS INVITE US TO TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED IN THEIR STIRRING PRODUCTION Y411 AT THE ICE HOUSE\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, PA \u2013 March 2026\u2014Lisa Bodnar and Whistlegrass launch their evocative multi-media production,\u00a0Y411\u00a0at the Ice House on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 8pm.<\/p>\n<p>Y411\u00a0is a live concert\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148298\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EASTON \u2014 The planning committee for the 2026 Eastern PA Greenways &amp; Trails Summit has opened its call&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":695,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[119,121,120],"class_list":["post-146746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-allentown","tag-allentown","tag-allentown-headlines","tag-allentown-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146746","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=146746"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/146746\/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=146746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=146746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=146746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}