{"id":217137,"date":"2026-06-12T04:36:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:36:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/217137\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T04:36:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:36:13","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-526","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/217137\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149950\" 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\/emauss-250-24-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"One of Emmaus\u2019 Largest Community Celebrations in Years Planned for July 24-26\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>EMMAUS, PA \u2014 The Borough of Emmaus, in partnership with community organizations including Emmaus Main Street Partners, the Emmaus Historical Alliance, and numerous other local\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149950\" 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=149947\" 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\/baby-levi.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Record Number of Births at St. Luke\u2019s\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While many health systems across Pennsylvania have been experiencing a decrease in newborn deliveries in recent years, St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network (SLUHN) is trending\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149947\" 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=149944\" 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\/dlfest.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carbon County D&amp;L TrailFest Returns\ufeff  With Expanded Activities and Community Celebration\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lehighton, Pa.\u00a0\u2014 Delaware &amp; Lehigh National Heritage Corridor (DLNHC) will host the second annual Carbon County D&amp;L TrailFest on Sunday, June 14, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149944\" 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=149941\" 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\/pigs-fight-cancer.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"IronPigs, Toyota, and Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute Team Up for Strike Out Cancer Night on June 16th\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Proceeds to benefit the Cancer Support Community \u2013 Greater Lehigh Valley and The Prager Patient Assistance Fund<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 11, 2026) \u2013 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149941\" 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=149938\" 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\/Saquon-Barkley-Alpha.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Saquon Barkley Returns Home to Launch First Youth Flag Football\u00a0Invitational During Father\u2019s Day Weekend\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MASB Hope Foundation brings elite athletes, family entertainment, and one of America\u2019s fastest-growing sports to Barkley\u2019s hometown of Whitehall, Pennsylvania\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149938\" 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=149935\" 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\/unity-promotions.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Unity Bank Appoints Sara M. 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Gaburo to Board of Directors\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New directors bring extensive experience in government affairs, financial oversight, banking, real estate finance, and community leadership<\/p>\n<p>June 2026\u00a0\u2013 Unity Bancorp,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149935\" 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=149925\" 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\/1781238972_120_12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Thank you for 12 years of helping us share positive information about the Lehigh Valley\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Today marks 12 years online publishing information about the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area.<\/p>\n<p>In that time we have published 13,832 stories and articles.<\/p>\n<p>We have had millions\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149925\" 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=149923\" 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\/1781238972_176_SLUHN-LOGO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Summer Meals for School-Age Children\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In its eighth consecutive year, the St. Luke\u2019s Summer Meals Program will be providing free lunches in Allentown and Quakertown to ensure every school-age child has access to nutritious\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149923\" 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=149920\" 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\/1781238972_985_marriot-reopening.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce Celebrates the Grand Re-Opening of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Center Valley\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join in celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of SpringHill Suites by Marriott Center Valley as the hotel unveils its \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=149920\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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