{"id":238233,"date":"2026-07-08T10:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T10:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/238233\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T10:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T10:12:13","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-560","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/238233\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150243\" 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\/tom-s.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Clean Team Workforce Celebrates Its First Retiree\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 The Clean Team Workforce is proud to announce the retirement of Tom Stier, a senior lead employee and the company\u2019s first-ever retiree. While the Clean Team Workforce\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150243\" 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=150240\" 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\/tattoo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Longtime Tattoo Artist and Entrepreneur Purchases Easton Building to Secure Future of Famous Tattoo Works\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Longtime Tattoo Artist and Entrepreneur Purchases Easton Building to Secure Future of Famous Tattoo Works<\/p>\n<p>EASTON, Pennsylvania \u2014 A staple of the local arts and business community\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150240\" 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=150236\" 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\/1783505531_697_creative-america.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Creative American Spirit, an Exhibition Celebrating Innovation, Creativity, and the American Experience\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Creative-American-Spirit-Poster-.png?ssl=1\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-bGlnaHRib3gtaW1hZ2UtMA==\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-150238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1783505532_248_Creative-American-Spirit-Poster-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"711\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA \u2013 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) \u2014 The Judith Adele Agentis Charitable Foundation and the Gallery at Musselman Jewelers are pleased to present The Creative American\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150236\" 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=150234\" 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\/1783505532_728_iron-pigs-logo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"IronPigs, B.Braun, United Way Announce Donation Drive for Victims of Venezuela Earthquake\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Donations will be accepted at Coca-Cola Park from July 8-12<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 6, 2026)\u00a0\u2013 In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Venezuela, the\u00a0Lehigh Valley IronPigs,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150234\" 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=150231\" 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\/1783505532_525_circa.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"PROMENADE SAUCON VALLEY TO HOST \u2018CIRQUE DE PARIS\u2019 THIS MONTH\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>From July 23rd\u00a0through August 2nd, Promenade Saucon Valley, an open-air lifestyle shopping center in Center Valley, Pennsylvania (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.promenadesauconvalley.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.promenadesauconvalley.com\/<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150231\" 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=150228\" 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\/1783505532_81_belvidere.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Celebrating the Spirit of America:\u00a0Belvidere Street Festival Returns for Its Second Year for a 250th Celebration on July 18\u00a0\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Celebrating the Spirit of America:\u00a0Belvidere Street Festival Returns for Its Second Year for a 250th Celebration on July 18<\/p>\n<p>Belvidere, NJ \u2013 The Warren County Council, a proud partner\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150228\" 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=150225\" 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\/1783505533_858_grandslam-partners.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"USA Today nominates defending champion Historic Hotel Bethlehem for sixth consecutive Best Historic Hotel\/Resort contest win\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">As the hotel travels the Road to #6 in \u201826, it\u2019s counting on community support<\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, PA (July 6, 2026) \u2013 Today, Historic Hotel Bethlehem earned a record eighth consecutive\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150225\" 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=150222\" 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\/1783505533_960_pitties.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u2018Piggies to Pitties: \u2018Pigs to Transform into Pitties August 11th\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2018Piggies to Pitties: \u2018Pigs to Transform into Pitties August 11th<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Part of Duke\u2019s Delites Dog Adoption Night and Tail Waggin\u2019 Day Presented by Abby Road Veterinary Hospital<\/p>\n<p>Allentown,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150222\" 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=150220\" 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\/1783505533_592_vpcc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jamieson Claims American Classic Title After Thrilling Duel with Stein at T-Town\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New Zealand Rider Edges Local Favorite in Night of International Racing and America250 Celebration<\/p>\n<p>TREXLERTOWN, Pa.\u00a0\u2014 The\u00a0American Classic\u00a0delivered an unforgettable night of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150220\" 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=150216\" 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\/1783505533_965_Hand-Cut-Crystal.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hand Cut Crystal\/Bethlehem Christmas Shop Celebrates Four Decades of Business in Bethlehem\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Photo Caption:\u00a0\u00a0Joanne Smida (left) and Joanne Walters Celebrate 40 years of small business at a recent chamber event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Forty Years on Bethlehem\u2019s Historic Main Street<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Hand\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150216\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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