{"id":207285,"date":"2026-06-01T06:26:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:26:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/207285\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T06:26:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T06:26:15","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/207285\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149699\" 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\/06\/1780295173_991_Volunteer-LV.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"May 31, 2026 \u2013 Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Food &amp; Fun at the Carbon County D&amp;L TrailFest!<\/p>\n<p>Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor is looking for volunteers for their Carbon County D&amp;L TrailFest on Sunday,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149699\" 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=149693\" 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\/06\/1780295174_681_piano-player-charter-arts.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Charter Arts Showcases Exceptional Piano Talent  at Spring Recital\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Contributed photo provided by The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts<\/p>\n<p>The Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts (Charter Arts) Music Department will proudly present\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149693\" 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=149690\" 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\/06\/1780295174_101_lpre.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"UPCOMING EVENT: 6\/17 Damaged License Plate Replacement Event\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-6080911281514241579xmsonormal\">State Senator Nick Miller will be hosting a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pasenatormiller.com\/event\/license-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/pasenatormiller.com\/event\/license-replacement\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780172130959000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ZtEOI5juV_ugOLXZj9Hq-\">Damaged License Plate Replacement Event<\/a>\u00a0on June 17, 2026, from 4PM-6PM at 501 American Street, Catasauqua, PA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"m_-6080911281514241579xmsonormal\">Anyone with a damaged \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149690\" 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=149688\" 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\/06\/1780295174_768_Pennsylvania-Treasury.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates 529 Day with More Than $33,000 in Awards for Pennsylvania Families\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Harrisburg, PA\u00a0\u2014 Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged families to celebrate 529 Day by taking advantage of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department\u2019s 529 Day promotion,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149688\" 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=149686\" 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\/06\/1780295174_364_vpcc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"50th Anniversary Season \u2013 Valley Preferred Cycling Center Kicks Off 2026 Racing Season with Huge Opening Night\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Breinigsville, Pa. \u2014 The 2026 racing season opened in thrilling fashion at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center as elite riders from across the United States and around the world delivered\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149686\" 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=149683\" 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\/06\/1780295174_228_top-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Palmerton Taste Trail Returns June 6 with Local Flavors, Shopping &amp; Community Fun\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Palmerton, PA\u00a0\u2013 The Carbon Chamber &amp; Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC), proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is excited to invite the community\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149683\" 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=149680\" 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\/06\/1780295175_329_roger-r.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Clean Team Workforce May Employee of the Month\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Clean Team Workforce congratulates its Employee of the Month for May, Roger R.<\/p>\n<p>Roger never thought he would end up homeless. He owned two successful small businesses\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149680\" 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=149671\" 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\/06\/1780295175_971_wick-it-Candle-Bar.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Interview with\u00a0Danica Hartenfels of Wick It Candle Bar\u00a0\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interview by: Janel Spiegel<\/p>\n<p>Danica Hartenfels of Wick It Candle Bar<\/p>\n<p>Hello Danica, Please tell us how you got started, and how Wick It Candle Bar manifested for you?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Danica- Wick It \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149671\" 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=149668\" 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\/06\/1780295175_16_firelight.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"BEAR CREEK MOUNTAIN RESORT TO HOST ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SCREENING OF FIRELIGHT\u2014A FILM SHOT ON PROPERTY\u2014FEATURING AN OPTIONAL VIP COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE WITH THE WRITER\/DIRECTOR AND PRODUCERS.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bear Creek Mountain Resort is on the edge of its seat in anticipation of Firelight: a film shot on property in February of 2023. 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