{"id":264435,"date":"2026-08-13T06:24:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/264435\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T06:24:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T06:24:12","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-593","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/264435\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150578\" 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\/08\/1786602250_88_South-Mountain-Middle-School.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"HNL Lab Medicine Supports South Mountain Middle School with Back-to-School Food and Supply Drive\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown, Pa., August 12, 2026 \u2014 HNL Lab Medicine employees demonstrated their generosity and community spirit through a back-to-school supply and food drive benefiting students\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150578\" 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=150576\" 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\/08\/1786602250_732_capital-blue.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The everyday habits that can help you drink more water\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By Nithyasri Sundar, Capital Blue Cross<\/p>\n<p>When working with athletes, I can often tell when someone isn\u2019t drinking enough water.<\/p>\n<p>The warning signs are easy to spot: a nagging muscle \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150576\" 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=150571\" 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\/08\/1786602251_954_Musikfest-Phoebe-Wagenheim.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Musikfest 2026 Ranks Among Top Three Most Attended Festivals in Its History\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: Musikfest crowd by Phoebe Wagenheim<\/p>\n<p>More than 1.26 million festivalgoers filled Bethlehem for 10 days and a preview night, with record-setting weekday crowds, \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150571\" 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=150569\" 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\/08\/1786602251_469_gary-day.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Day Invites Local Students to Enter \u2018State Representative for a Day\u2019 Essay Contest\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>HARRISBURG\u00a0\u2013 Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh) is inviting high school students throughout the 187th Legislative District to participate in his \u201cState Representative for a Day\u201d essay contest.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150569\" 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=150567\" 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\/08\/1786602251_9_Albright.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Albright College Named a Career Development College of Distinction\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Albright College has been named a 2026-2027 Career Development College of Distinction for its four-year approach to student career readiness.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>READING, Pa. \u2013 August 12, 2026\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150567\" 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=150563\" 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\/08\/1786602251_32_vpcc-2026.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Madison Cup to Close Landmark 50th Season at Valley Preferred Cycling Center on Friday, August 14\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>TREXLERTOWN, Pa. \u2014 The Valley Preferred Cycling Center will bring the curtain down on its historic 50th anniversary season with the Pro Men and Women Madison Cup on Friday, August \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150563\" 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=150560\" 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\/08\/1786602252_197_this-land.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Opening September 1 at Lehigh University Art Galleries (LUAG),\u00a0 This Land Reimagines the United States on its Semiquincentennial\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Inspired by Woody Guthrie\u2019s iconic song, LUAG\u2019s fall exhibition explores American identity, ownership, and geography \u2013 launching with a free, public Opening Party and special \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150560\" 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=150558\" 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\/08\/1786602252_571_SLUHN-LOGO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network (SLUHN) has once again earned national recognition from the American Heart Association\/American Stroke Association for its commitment to\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150558\" 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=150554\" 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\/08\/1786602252_432_haunted-saucon.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lower Saucon Township Historical Society (LSTHS) September Happenings\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0LSTHS is starting to prepare for our fall activities. 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