{"id":174670,"date":"2026-04-24T08:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/174670\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:06:16","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-393","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/174670\/","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=148838\" 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\/04\/half-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"April 26 Allentown street closures for St. Luke\u2019s Half Marathon and 5k\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2013 Events related to the 2026 St. Luke\u2019s Half Marathon and 5k will result in street closures in Allentown on Sunday, April 26. The race marks the 16th\u00a0year of title sponsorship<\/p>\n<p>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148838\" 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=148836\" 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\/2025\/11\/NC-Northampton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Northampton County Celebrates the 2026 Outstanding  Senior Award Honorees\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Northampton County, PA\u2014Northampton County recognized 11 extraordinary individuals and one outstanding community group at the annual Outstanding Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148836\" 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=148833\" 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\/04\/Time-for-Three.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"GRAMMY-WINNING TRIO TIME FOR THREE KICKS OFF 118th BETHLEHEM BACH FESTIVAL ON MAY 7th\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa\u00a0\u2013 The Bach Choir of Bethlehem closes out its 2025\u20132026 season with a bold and boundary-crossing performance by the acclaimed ensemble\u00a0Time for Three, appearing\u00a0\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148833\" 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=148831\" 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\/us-ryan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Early Intervention and Prevent Veteran Suicide\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C. \u2014\u00a0Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, alongside Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), today introduced the\u00a0\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148831\" 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=148828\" 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\/04\/wine-on-the-river-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"7th Annual Reimagined Wine on the River\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Lehighton Downtown Initiative will be hosting\u00a0 the \ud835\udff3\ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d \ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude6a\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude61 \ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude62\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude5c\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude59 \ud835\ude52\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude64\ud835\ude63 \ud835\ude69\ud835\ude5d\ud835\ude5a \ud835\ude4d\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude6b\ud835\ude5a\ud835\ude67 at Baer Memorial Park on Saturday, May 2nd! There will be at least 18 wineries, 2 distilleries,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148828\" 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=148825\" 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\/04\/shimmer-house.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"WCA Interiors Joins SOTA Show House 2026,  Bringing Wandra Cain\u2019s Signature Design Vision to Historic John B. Shimer House\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EASTON, Pa., April 23, 2026\u00a0\u2013 WCA Interiors is proud to announce the involvement of principal interior designer Wandra Cain in the 2026 SOTA Show House, taking place at the historic\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148825\" 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=148822\" 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\/04\/Mustafa-Jaffer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Macungie Business Owner Finds a Surgery\u2011Free Solution for Torn Meniscus at Physical Therapy at St. Luke\u2019s\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mustafa Jaffer has played competitive sports \u2014 volleyball, soccer, tennis and squash \u2014 throughout his life.<\/p>\n<p>His rehab work including blood flow restriction therapy with Physical\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148822\" 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=148819\" 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\/04\/levitt-sound.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ArtsQuest Unveils New State-of-the-Art Sound System at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks Ahead of 2026 Season\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New PA system elevates free concerts and live events with touring-quality audio for artists and audiences alike<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, April 23, 2026 \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsy02OKiEUQOHVwIxK8XeBAQMnbsMA96LkUfoEWtO779jp6XdyMCpfzA6conQOgjUaLL9FJFAJUHtbnHEuZ4RSyFbpwCdJmbcIgZLKRNJ4rS8Sw148WO-AmNlnQ_rXnuJIrdOYwuZaqvcYrDjKPb-2T-A93tb6P5k-MXVm6vx-v7c01nx-0VzbY1yZOvODsCUxqFOaJBrGX7j8AdMnBWF3ho_Y7vXBzL5u9Eq903cnvNLYyuPgcw2i43MrSd77WgViQmGqqiKgyiLsiGiCgeICf0X1EwAA__9hJ1hn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsy02OKiEUQOHVwIxK8XeBAQMnbsMA96LkUfoEWtO779jp6XdyMCpfzA6conQOgjUaLL9FJFAJUHtbnHEuZ4RSyFbpwCdJmbcIgZLKRNJ4rS8Sw148WO-AmNlnQ_rXnuJIrdOYwuZaqvcYrDjKPb-2T-A93tb6P5k-MXVm6vx-v7c01nx-0VzbY1yZOvODsCUxqFOaJBrGX7j8AdMnBWF3ho_Y7vXBzL5u9Eq903cnvNLYyuPgcw2i43MrSd77WgViQmGqqiKgyiLsiGiCgeICf0X1EwAA__9hJ1hn&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777081708726000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0cgPMff7M4lSxfBFxcnK5d\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148819\" 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=148816\" 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\/04\/Stephen-Walsh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Stephen Walsh Promoted at HRG\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stephen Walsh has been promoted to Water &amp; Wastewater Group Manager at Herbert, Rowland &amp; Grubic, Inc (HRG). He will be responsible for managing project workload and budgets\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=148816\" 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=148813\" 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\/04\/lvws26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"2026 Lehigh Valley Women\u2019s Summit Returns June 4 with Expanded Programming and Local Voices\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Award-winning Journalist and Speaker, Mariana Atencio, to Headline the Region\u2019s Premier Women\u2019s Leadership Event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. 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