{"id":228273,"date":"2026-06-25T22:58:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/228273\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T22:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:58:14","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-540","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/228273\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150129\" 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\/2026-MF.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Start Planning for Musikfest 2026: The Musikfest App and Lineup are Here!\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. June 25, 2026\u00a0\u2013 Just in time for another incredible summer of music, food and fun, Musikfest fans can get ready for the nation\u2019s largest free music festival\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150129\" 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=150126\" 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\/got-funk.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Philadelphia Funk Authority to Headline American Classic America250 Celebration at Valley Preferred Cycling Center on July 3\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Fireworks Spectacular to Follow International Cycling Races<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Trexlertown, Pa. \u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center is excited to announce that Philadelphia Funk Authority (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1782510799460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kQp_gNwSsnHmd-QEIMGK1\">https:\/\/www.phillyfunk.com\/<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150126\" 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=150123\" 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\/thomas-engine.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Day Out with Thomas Heads to the Delaware River Railroad Excursions Celebrating the Let\u2019s Rock, Lets Roll Tour August 7, 8, 9\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All Aboard. Thomas the Tank Engine, everyone\u2019s favorite #1 blue engine, is coming to town and bringing all his favorite musical instruments. Day Out With Thomas: The Let\u2019s Rock, Let\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150123\" 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=150120\" 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\/dorney-fireworks.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dorney Park Celebrates Independence Day  with Star-Spangled Nights Presented by M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae July 3-5\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. (June 25, 2026)\u00a0\u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.Tc-2F6febIbNyrBA3ozPTr5-2BSWtDcR4bOZh-2FG5OCMD6VE-2BVrHEkA5n4DfjRZuGkK0FlG5y_ail3gdgmR7ioUfSQxyJnm8MPw15MJ-2FhGzhe7Unv9pV-2FowKeyGuHOmmLSKuyC34P7aJlst1UEUbNDIMEhHDS0QNKKLD00iwGURMzdWDuqWwioqwzvh0gXcF3Rz2nKehSRXqLI-2F13-2FBPWmcVNOLIaOkSZj67Dbs8UnJM2PnTf7fiNchtIduM4GTvWqnrAON0m26mOJO5-2BLoMuO8QLKuMDet14mcD26bsUdeeV-2ByYyvezth0paSRNz6og-2Fb1Ph4pZA1SspHo4MQU7zestkgSpXbNvMl8AWyfrkE4oM-2F4OQYHSGa43fyeKp-2FNmwElWzfnshGBbAaniUpnsDuM1MJsXKpb0PH-2BYwt-2B-2BQwYT6QWaL9Ju0PY3KUxqI9GiypiRcEtH7P\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dorney Park<\/a>\u00a0will celebrate Independence Day with the return of Star-Spangled Nights presented by M&amp;M\u2019S\u00ae, a three-day patriotic event July \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150120\" 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=150115\" 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\/1782428293_598_Balloonfest.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh Valley Spooktacular Balloon Festival Rebrands as Lehigh Valley Balloon Fest\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image by: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?cat=2290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Diane Fleischman<\/a> taken October 2023<\/p>\n<p>Same Amazing Balloons, Laser Light Show, Fireworks, and Family Fun Return August 28\u201329, 2026<\/p>\n<p>SLATINGTON, PA \u2013 One of the Lehigh\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150115\" 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=150111\" 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\/1782428293_698_farmers-fridge.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Farmer\u2019s Fridge Expands Fresh, Convenient Meal Access Across Eastern Pennsylvania\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a growing presence across the country and new expansion into the\u00a0Lehigh Valley, Farmer\u2019s Fridge brings fresh grab-and-go meals to everyday locations, including workplaces,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150111\" 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=150107\" 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\/1782428294_170_Imogene-Lahneman.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Allentown Resident Imogene Lahneman Celebrates 100th Birthday at Cedar Crest Post Acute\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: \u00a0Imogene Lahneman (left) with Gail Vivar\u00a0from the Office of State Senator Nick Miller (image provided by Cedar Crest Post Acute)<\/p>\n<p>State Senator Nick Miller Issues\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150107\" 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=150104\" 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\/1782428294_976_AQ-no-fees.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Save on Summer and Fall Entertainment with ArtsQuest\u2019s Two Day \u201cNo Fees\u201d Ticket Sale on June 25 and 26\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. June 24, 2026\u00a0\u2013\u00a0For two days only, ArtsQuest is giving music fans another reason to fill their calendars. On June 25 and June 26*, guests can purchase \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150104\" 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=150102\" 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\/1782428294_72_allentown-city-seal.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Allentown City Council to Review Amendments to Data Center Zoning Regulations\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>June 23, 2026 \u2013 Allentown City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 5:45pm to introduce Bill 52, proposing amendments to Section 660-38.H of the City\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150102\" 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=150100\" 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\/1782428294_44_SLUHN-LOGO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s among Most Socially Responsible in Nation\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network has earned an \u201cA\u201d grade on the 2026-27 Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, placing it among the top health systems nationally\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150100\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. 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