{"id":272472,"date":"2026-08-26T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/272472\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T10:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T10:00:16","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-603","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/272472\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150773\" 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\/Akiva.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Changing His Fate with Determination\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(ALLENTOWN, PA) \u2013 From the challenges of foster care and homelessness to independence, Akiva Sequoyah is rebuilding his life through hard work, initiative, and help from the Allentown\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150773\" 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=150770\" 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\/safety.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network has received statewide recognition for its for outstanding performance in patient safety.<\/p>\n<p>The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150770\" 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=150768\" 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\/1787738413_858_Albright.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Albright College Named a Business College of Distinction\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Albright College\u2019s Business Administration program has been named a 2026-2027 Business College of Distinction by Colleges of Distinction.<\/p>\n<p>READING, Pa. \u2013 August 25, 2026\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150768\" 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=150765\" 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\/grace-ams.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Grace Montessori School Earns Prestigious American Montessori Society Accreditation\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Grace Montessori School is the only Montessori school in the<br \/>Lehigh Valley to\u00a0receive accreditation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. (August 25, 2026) \u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/gracemontessori.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/gracemontessori.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Montessori School\u00a0<\/a>has earned accreditation\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150765\" 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=150763\" 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\/county-of-Lehigh.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County Executive Launches Modernization and Efficiency Initiatives for the First Time to Strengthen Long-Term Financial Sustainability\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA\u00a0\u2014 Lehigh County is taking a proactive, disciplined approach to managing public resources and strengthening the County\u2019s financial position. As the county begins \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150763\" 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=150760\" 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\/ccc1867.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Cedar Crest College to host 9\/11 Forensic Response Symposium\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cedar Crest College to host 9\/11 Forensic Response Symposium<\/p>\n<p>Please note: Virtual attendance is available.<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA (08\/24\/2026) On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Joni Berner, Esq.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150760\" 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=150757\" 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\/tec.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Entrepreneurs\u2019 Club Brings Business Law, Headshots and Networking to Allentown\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, PA. \u2014 McKinney Media presents The Entrepreneurs\u2019 Club: Headshot Happy Hour \u2014 Business Law on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hyatt Place Allentown \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150757\" 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=150754\" 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\/sun-sep-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Belleville Street Faire Returns to SteelStacks Sunday, September 6 with 100+ Makers, Curators and Small Businesses\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">European-inspired open-air market brings shopping, food, live music and community to Bethlehem over Labor Day Weekend<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. \u2014 Belleville Market will bring its signature\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150754\" 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=150751\" 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\/sluhn-hellertown.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s Health Center in Hellertown Opens to the Public\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s Health Center in Hellertown officially cut the ribbon and opened its doors today, August 24, giving the community improved access to convenient same-day care, expanded\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150751\" 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=150745\" 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\/1787738416_353_Kylie-Adams-Weiss-art.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carbon County Community Leader Kylie Adams-Weiss Returns to Artistic Roots as Featured Artist at Bucks County Arts Festival\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kylie-Adams-Weiss.jpg?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 wp-image-150746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787738416_210_Kylie-Adams-Weiss.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"262\"  \/><\/a>Featured Images: Artwork by Kylie Adams-Weiss<\/p>\n<p>PALMERTON, PA\u00a0\u2013 Carbon County community and economic development leader Kylie Adams-Weiss will return to her artistic roots\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150745\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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