{"id":223019,"date":"2026-06-19T08:42:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/223019\/"},"modified":"2026-06-19T08:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T08:42:39","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-534","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/223019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150046\" 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\/ssff-winners.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hindenburg documentary short, Sunset Marquis hotel feature win Linny and Beall Fowler Audience Awards at 22nd Annual Southside Film Festival\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hindenburg documentary short, Sunset Marquis hotel feature win Linny and Beall Fowler Audience Awards at 22nd Annual Southside Film Festival <\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, PA: On June 13, 2025, at \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150046\" 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=150041\" 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\/desales-U.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"DeSales University Office of Veterans and Military Services Receives Distinguished Patriot\u2019s Award\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Center Valley, Pa. (June 2026) \u2014 The DeSales University Office of Veterans and Military\u00a0Services has been named the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Patriot\u2019s Award \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150041\" 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=150038\" 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\/hnl-donations.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"HNL Lab Medicine Employees Raise $2,500 for Local Children\u2019s Charities During Lab Week Fundraiser\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pa., June 3, 2026 \u2014 HNL Lab Medicine employees raised $2,500 during the organization\u2019s 2026 Medical Laboratory Professionals Week celebration, with proceeds benefiting\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150038\" 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=150036\" 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\/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, June 27, 2026. The meeting is offered in a hybrid format\u2014in-person\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150036\" 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=150032\" 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\/fiesta-dp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"DANCE, DINE AND RIDE:  VIVA LA FIESTA IGNITES SUMMER NIGHTS AT DORNEY PARK\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Summer event brings live music, Latin flavors and evening entertainment\u00a0select weekends June 20 through July 26<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa.\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr5-2BSWtDcR4bOZh-2FG5OCMD6VE-2BVrHEkA5n4DfjRZuGkK0FUN_5_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRCGZ1s3mIKqYcmE2lHyZz-2BTxFwLmiv2IWbzgayty1xjzE5AsIt8qLryS96Cr7PhiidE-2F7A56f3RL2LCxZ0a0-2F8eh3ahBx3VVG7h7VM1WhcohnLe0WpwMpkH5zxeBM5bU8ybsxDKDf98KxQ1iitYp7nkLVVnx8X9ns1Mby5VkkHGpVDNq0It6P3lrxTkihEOrOP-2FBBB7MvygtXfuUjVPGX8TQC89JicC7BNuIkhKbgkfLh42MhNv6fgf6G7tQxBBL7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dorney Park &amp; Wildwater <\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150032\" 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=150029\" 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\/1781858558_533_moravian-250.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nazareth to Celebrate America\u2019s 250th Birthday with a FREE festival for the community.\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nazareth, PA\u2014To mark the 250th anniversary of our nation\u2019s founding, the Moravian Historical Society, the Nazareth Economic Development Commission, and the County of Northampton\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150029\" 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=150026\" 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\/1781858558_707_cedar-crest-rendering.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cedar Crest College Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: A rendering of the Elaine &amp; John Harmon Center for Leadership in Technology<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA (06\/17\/2026) Cedar Crest College celebrated a milestone on Tuesday,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150026\" 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=150023\" 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\/1781858558_539_soccer-exhibit.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"SoccerFest Continues at SteelStacks with Live FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 Watch Parties, Youth Programming,, Family Activities and Special Presentations on Bethlehem\u2019s Legendary Soccer Legacy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ArtsQuest invites you to join us for the second week of SoccerFest, a month-long celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122 at SteelStacks.<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s highlights include live FIFA World\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150023\" 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=150020\" 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\/1781858559_564_pardon-project.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County records first pardon through Public Defender\u2019s Office and Lehigh County Pardon Project\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown \u2013\u00a0The first state pardon obtained by a Lehigh County resident through the Lehigh County Pardon Project went to a woman whose 1990s drug charges are now erased from the public\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150020\" 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=150017\" 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\/1781858559_666_blue-mtn-fireworks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"BLUE MOUNTAIN RESORT CELEBRATES AMERICA\u2019S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH MONTHLONG FESTIVITIES THIS JULY\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/udk6bzdab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001I0oPcHQTdE3k-48dmdT0ArYdPAwT1xEFJYYIvPvSWa8wX5RgLq3KVEZ2AiUJE7VnakjcIcfYxT1uJrG3UjKrBhNkx8fT7TTLPQ5SOogrKJsbgmY-Mw69-5F-eOUymKcQ43Z5QKfRqU0tCXsq68xpjS9KVeH5rn2M&amp;c=syRhUMeWfkduwT_5vusV6GpKNKIMMaIg94hXKRytcg7YGqnAytvE7A==&amp;ch=awNyTtuAc73CUjEIpBtyJKP2btehJaw7UAmxItAWwkojY8-chX7gQQ==\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Mountain Resort<\/a>, Pennsylvania\u2019s premier mountain destination, will commemorate America\u2019s 250th\u00a0anniversary with a monthlong celebration throughout July,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150017\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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