{"id":195159,"date":"2026-05-17T20:47:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T20:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/195159\/"},"modified":"2026-05-17T20:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T20:47:14","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-471","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/195159\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149397\" 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\/1779050832_112_linny-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ArtsQuest Foundation Announces Recipients for 10th Anniversary Linny Awards Presented by Elaine Emrick\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, May 15, 2026 \u2013 The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsy7FuwyAQANCvgQ3rOA5zHhiy5DcibM4xqp00QBO1X1-l6vqklyPyQjBqiTYEZh_AWr1FnpGA52V0NNt5cd6CXx2OGVc3QUi6xDFBcISEE4m7WIIxsfPskyJoJctHeZgjlV1qM4vnTEyrN7e2_eTh7XqPW--fTbmTwrPC8-v1GlLt7fElrQ_3elV41ofkkkyVXVITU3L8g8s_KHdCJhtY11hu610R9E2ead_le5d8lTos90O3XkWO92bijG5iE0SyIV7BTIRiwhx4tQgpT6CfEX8DAAD__9t1VNQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0Foundation has announced the full list of honorees for the 10th\u00a0Anniversary Linny Awards presented by Elaine Emrick,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149397\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149391\" 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\/1779050832_600_Volunteer-LV.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"May 17, 2026 \u2013 Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteerlv.org\/organization\/0011a00000KYGbwAAH\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Center for Animal Health &amp; Welfare<\/a> is looking for kids under the age of 12 that can read to the cats or dogs at our non-profit!\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149391\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149353\" 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\/1779050832_790_hbms.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Historic Bethlehem\u2019s Rooms to View Expands into Bucks County for First Time in Tour\u2019s 34-Year History\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Annual house and garden tour June 5-6 kicks off with stylish preview party at home of Martin Guitar Executive Chairman Christian F. Martin IV<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA\u2013Historic Bethlehem\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149353\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149350\" 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\/1779050832_641_charter-arts-concert-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Art of Excellence in Concert Instrumental Ensembles shine at Charter Arts\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Music Department presents its Spring 2026 Instrumental Concert, on May 15th at 7 PM. 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<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149344\" 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\/1779050833_426_WWE-Allentown-2026.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"JUST ANNOUNCED\u2026WWE Retuning to Allentown This July\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"148\" height=\"138\" class=\"wp-image-149346 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/70q.ab7.mytemp.website\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/picture-picture.png?resize=148%2C138\" alt=\"Picture, Picture\"\/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">WWE\u00ae\u00a0ANNOUNCES 10 NEW LIVE EVENT DATES AS PART OF 2026 SUMMER TOUR<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Tickets On Sale Wednesday, May 20 at 10am Local in Each Market<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Presale Access Begins Tuesday, May 19 at 10am Local<\/p>\n<p>May\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149344\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149342\" 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\/1779050833_996_us-ryan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Congressman Ryan Mackenzie Highlights Public Safety Legislation During National Police Week\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C.\u00a0\u2014 During National Police Week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07) is honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers throughout the Lehigh Valley\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149342\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149337\" 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\/1779050834_246_Amanda-Howard.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cedar Crest nurse anesthesia graduate performs life-saving CPR hours after graduation\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA (05\/13\/2026) From commencement to cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Amanda Howard, SRNA, had a busy graduation day.<\/p>\n<p>Just hours after graduating from Cedar Crest College\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149337\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149332\" 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\/1779050834_378_4h-scholarships.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County Teens Win 4-H Scholarships\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: (left) Parker Haydt of Northampton wins Lehigh County 4-H Scholarship (right) Levi Lazarus of Schnecksville wins Lehigh County 4-H Scholarship\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Two Lehigh County\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149332\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149330\" 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\/1779050834_452_nc-vote.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Six Poll Workers Needed for May 19, 2026 Primary Election\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t[Northampton County, PA] \u2013\u00a0Due to poll worker cancellations,\u00a0Northampton County Elections Division is seeking six registered voters who live in Northampton County to serve as\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149330\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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