{"id":237097,"date":"2026-07-06T23:43:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/237097\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T23:43:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T23:43:44","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-545","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/237097\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150181\" 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\/07\/rft-photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rebecca Francis Team Ranks Among Top 1.5% of Teams and Agents Nationwide\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Recognized by RealTrends Verified, this designation honors agents and teams\u00a0\u00a0for exceptional results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>CENTER VALLEY, Pa.\u00a0 \u2013 The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rebeccafrancisrealtors.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rebecca Francis Team<\/a>\u00a0has added another accolade\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150181\" 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=150179\" 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\/07\/one-finacial.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"FORBES RECOGNIZES EMILIO \u201cJACK\u201d MORRONE AS A BEST-IN-STATE WEALTH ADVISOR\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA \u2014 May 5, 2026 \u2013 Emilio \u201cJack\u201d Morrone, an independent LPL Financial advisor in Allentown, PA, has been recognized in this year\u2019s list of the Forbes\/SHOOK Best-in-State\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150179\" 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=150177\" 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\/07\/hometown-hereos.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Submissions Open for \u201cOur Hometown Heroes \u2013 First Responders\u201d Display ArtsQuest and Embassy Bank Honor Local First Responders Through Annual Banner Display and Inaugural Valor Award\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA, June 29, 2026 \u2014\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsyz1uAyEQQOHTQMcKht8pKNz4GhYLg43CxjEQW7l95Cjt9_RKhJCNdJyi8gG8sWA1v0WycnfJBxl0zc6CLxZ3TQSYK0msvEWXDISALjht9UWpjEYHrUBJAmbkbIU-2kMcqXUaU1iTc3V7tV64x7Os7R14j7e1vibTJwZnBufX67Wlsebjm-ba7uPK4MwPKi2JQZ3SJNFK_IPLPzB90jKgMXzE9lnvzMh1o2fqnX46lSuNLd8PPtcgOt63JIW5piQIFQojcRe7D16g9Xv1gFUG4s8IvwEAAP__gIdWuA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ArtsQuest<\/a>\u00a0is once again transforming the ArtsQuest Campus at SteelStacks into a showcase of the bravery present in our community through\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150177\" 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=150175\" 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\/07\/Albright.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Albright College adds online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management to its School of Professional Studies\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>READING, Pa. \u2013 \u00a0Albright College announces the launch of a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management through its School of Professional Studies (SPS), offering working adults\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150175\" 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=150170\" 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\/07\/Volunteer-LV.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"June 28, 2026 \u2013 Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to go with the flow, join Wildlands Conservancy on Friday, July 10, 2026, from 8am-11am as we maintain vegetative\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150170\" 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=150166\" 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\/07\/astound-connect.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Astound Unveils First Upgraded Community Tech Space at Memorial Library of Nazareth &amp; Vicinity as Part of $300k Investment\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Astound hosted an event on June 24 at the Memorial Library of Nazareth &amp; Vicinity, where the company unveiled the first project funded through its $300,000 community investment\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150166\" 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=150161\" 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\/07\/Cynthia-Sitler.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Dakota Stein Captures Golden Wheel Victory, Takes Over Rider of the Year Lead as Cynthia Sitler Returns to Friday Night Glory After 19 Years\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TREXLERTOWN, Pa. 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