{"id":197515,"date":"2026-05-20T05:43:24","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/197515\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T05:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:43:24","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-479","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/197515\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149507\" 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\/1779255802_358_sl-top-15.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s Named One of the Nation\u2019s 15 Top Health Systems\u00ae by Modern Healthcare and Premier\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s Named One of the Nation\u2019s 15 Top Health Systems\u00ae by Modern Healthcare and Premier<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem Pa.\u2013 May 19, 2026 \u2013\u00a0St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network has been named one of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149507\" 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=149505\" 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\/1779255803_547_nc-vote.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Northampton County Posts Unofficial Results for the May 19 Primary Election\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t[Northampton County, PA]\u00a0\u2013\u00a0The Northampton County Elections Office began posting the results from mail-in and absentee ballots at 8:00 p.m. today, May 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The County\u2019s live\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149505\" 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=149503\" 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\/1779255803_864_county-of-Lehigh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Guidance for Lehigh County Tabulation Timelines\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2013 As voters cast ballots across Lehigh County today, county officials are sharing details on anticipated tabulation timelines following the close of polls.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149503\" 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=149500\" 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\/1779255803_341_w-h-e.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jefferson Health Welcomes Hundreds to Women\u2019s Wellness Night at Tower Place\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Images: (left)Event attendees enjoyed a night of fun, relaxation and connection \u2013 (center) The Women\u2019s Health Center at Tower Place \u2013 (right) The center\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149500\" 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=149497\" 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\/1779255803_831_alex-and-goat.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County 4-H Offers Two Exciting Summer Day Camps for Youth\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: 4-H Jr Vet Camp explores Grasses, Goats, and Uninvited Guests.<\/p>\n<p>Lehigh County 4-H is inviting youth to sign up for two hands-on summer day camps taking place at the Lehigh\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149497\" 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=149495\" 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\/1779255803_864_county-of-Lehigh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Residents urged to be cautious as summerlike heat continues\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown \u2013 As voters head to the polls today for the primary election, temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees. The Lehigh County Emergency Management Agency reminds residents\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149495\" 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=149492\" 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\/1779255803_725_wild-water-kingdom.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"DORNEY PARK SPLASHES INTO SUMMER WITH WILDWATER KINGDOM OPENING SATURDAY, MAY 23\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pennsylvania\u2019s premier water park returns with family fun, refreshing attractions and the return of fan-favorite experiences<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 19, 2026 \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr5-2BSWtDcR4bOZh-2FG5OCMD6VE-2BVrHEkA5n4DfjRZuGkK0F7q38_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSR0pZXokWA1hfyRSjz5ku-2FFcU-2Fe-2FRt9rQR1AbBphxavB-2B50e9aIHPmSvGHLGs5DwJDhW-2FT4kcuuHQpKFT73BcJIf8hxbwmBCC9ZWwbD6kKbAQaxMi35IBfNXbUcMtbbx6bo4EaFOKJ5RgzV8Bry2o1QPFzndrEnOd1Vk5n2WWJwkBrPSE2eMilA6qCB80UHmaUwiOqIVSCZIbjD-2BWL6KPbjG8BIoQR61qksBend0MzZf9qQFVivn1hX-2F1kaMYHmCB7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149492\" 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=149490\" 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\/1779255804_857_NC-Northampton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Northampton County Seeking Residents Interested in Serving on Human Relations Commission\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t[Northampton County, PA] \u2013\u00a0Northampton County is seeking between seven and 13 Northampton County residents interested in being considered for appointment to the newly established\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149490\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149487\" 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\/1779255804_21_sl518.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s College of Health Sciences Opens with Inaugural Class\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo caption, L-R: Joel Fagerstrom, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network ; Carol Kuplen, retired President St. Luke\u2019s<\/p>\n<p>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149487\" 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:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149485\" 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\/1779255804_478_lehigh-U.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh University Announces Community Advisory Board for the Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies (CDAT)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">BETHLEHEM, PA, May 18, 2026 \u2014 The <a href=\"https:\/\/cdat.lehigh.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/cdat.lehigh.edu\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1779239266406000&amp;usg=AOvVaw20V4pZ5qmyAgvZ3HimmqgR\">Center for Community-Driven Assistive Technologies<\/a> (CDAT) at Lehigh University has announced the appointment of its inaugural Community Advisory\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149485\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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