{"id":185941,"date":"2026-05-07T03:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/185941\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T03:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T03:57:21","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-440","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/185941\/","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=149212\" 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\/05\/jefferson-edu.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Thomas Jefferson University Announces Major Academic Expansion to Lehigh ValleyThomas Jefferson University Announces Major Academic Expansion to Lehigh Valley\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. (May 6, 2026)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Thomas Jefferson University announced a comprehensive plan to expand its academic programs into the Lehigh Valley region, reinforcing Jefferson\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149212\" 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=149209\" 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\/05\/catty-train-set.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"North Catasauqua Parks and Recreation Committee Fundraiser for New Park Equipment\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>North Catasauqua, PA \u2013 William J. Albert Park, or as locals know it as, North Catasauqua Park, at 701 Grove Street in North Catasauqua is a quaint little town park that has the \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149209\" 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=149205\" 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\/05\/dance-quilt-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A Tapestry of Movement: DANCE QUILT takes the Stage!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3.2026-Dance-Quilt-a.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtMA==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-149207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3.2026-Dance-Quilt-a-663x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"732\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The acclaimed Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Dance Department presents\u00a0Dance Quilt, May 8 &amp; 9, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Dance Quilt 2026\u00a0is a dynamic concert featuring\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149205\" 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=149201\" 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\/05\/Richard-Groman-Jr.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Public Invited to Sample Delicious Desserts at Baked into Bethlehem Baking Finals on May 30\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: Richard Groman Jr. judging entries in the first round of the Baked into Bethlehem Baking Challenge as part of Community Heritage Day in April.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-149202 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a-close-up-of-a-logo-ai-generated-content-may-be-300x67.jpeg\" alt=\"A close up of a logo AI-generated content may be incorrect.\" width=\"300\" height=\"67\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Competition at Luckenbach\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149201\" 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=149199\" 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\/writers-group.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"WRITERS GROUP TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETING\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EASTON, Pa.\u2014Greater Lehigh Valley Writers\u2019 Group (GLVWG) will hold its monthly meeting from 10 a.m. \u2013 noon on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format\u2014in-person\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149199\" 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=149191\" 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\/05\/50gm.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Gross McGinley, LLP Supports PBS39\u2019s 2026 Be My Neighbor Day as Part of Firm\u2019s 50th Anniversary Celebration\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA \u2013 May 6, 2026 \u2013 Gross McGinley, LLP proudly partnered with PBS39 for its 2026 Be My Neighbor Day at the Univest Public Media Center in Bethlehem, rallying\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149191\" 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=149189\" 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\/county-of-Lehigh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County rectifying error that led to incorrect ballot mailings\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown \u2013 This week, an unfortunate clerical error led to incorrect mail-in ballots being sent to a portion of Lehigh County voters.<\/p>\n<p>As soon as the county became aware of the error,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149189\" 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=149187\" 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\/ce-ce-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Candidate for House District 22 to Hold Public Forum After Opponent Refuses to Accept Debate\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ALLENTOWN, PA\u00a0 \u2014 Candidate for State Representative CeCe Gerlach has formally called on her primary opponent, Ana Tiburcio, to participate in a public debate ahead of the House District\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149187\" 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=149184\" 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\/05\/mct-bank.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mauch Chunk Trust Company Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Board of Directors of Mauch Chunk Trust Financial Corporation (MCTFC) have released earnings results for the corporation for the period ended March\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149184\" 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=149181\" 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\/05\/bogart.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Visit to The Isaacman Family St. Luke\u2019s Children\u2019s ER Proved Pivotal to Berks County Family\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: Alyssa Bogert and her daughter, Cora.<\/p>\n<p>When Alyssa Bogert\u2019s daughter, Cora, began experiencing fever and abdominal pain in early 2025, she initially assumed it was\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149181\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"ALLENTOWN, Pa. 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