{"id":274138,"date":"2026-08-28T19:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/274138\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T19:24:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:24:20","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-606","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/274138\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150836\" 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\/1787945056_457_desales-U.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"DeSales University Launches New Micro-Credential Program in High Demand Digital Forensics\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>New certificate program with digital badges offers students a hands-on pathway into the growing field of cybercrime investigation<\/p>\n<p>CENTER VALLEY, Pa. \u2014 DeSales University has announced\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150836\" 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=150833\" 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\/1787945056_623_Jasmine-Salgado-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Allentown City Council Selects Jasmine Salgado as Interim City Controller\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>August 26, 2026\u00a0\u2014 Allentown City Council selected\u00a0Jasmine Salgado\u00a0to serve as Interim City Controller during its meeting on August 25.<\/p>\n<p>The appointment follows a public selection\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150833\" 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=150830\" 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\/1787945057_415_drury.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Mauch Chunk Museum &amp; Cultural Center presents Drury\u2019s Dream: A Retrospective of a Small-Town Entrepreneur\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Jim Thorpe, PA \u2013 On September 11, 2026 the Mauch Chunk Museum and Cultural Center is proud to present the Grand Opening of a new exhibit celebrating the museum\u2019s founder\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150830\" 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=150828\" 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\/1787945057_464_SLUHN-LOGO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Only Network in Region to Earn 5 Stars\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St. Luke\u2019s University Health Network hospitals have received the highest possible quality rating \u2013 five stars \u2013 from the annual quality and safety hospital review conducted by the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150828\" 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=150821\" 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\/1787945057_593_spclv.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County to Raise Flag, Kick Off Suicide Prevention Month\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Community ceremony calls on every resident to help save lives through connection, awareness, and action<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, Pa. \u2014 The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County will \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150821\" 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=150815\" 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\/1787945058_52_roar-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ROAR in the Valley 2026 is a FREE 2 DAY power packed Conference\u2026 Just for WOMEN!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/poster-7152026-edited-1024x683-1.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 wp-image-150816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1787945058_312_poster-7152026-edited-1024x683-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"316\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This year we are celebrating our\u00a020th Year!\u00a0Join us for an UNFORGETABLE weekend. Starting\u00a0September 17th, &amp; 18th\u00a0hundreds of women from all around the\u00a0Lehigh Valley and beyond\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150815\" 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=150812\" 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\/1787945059_428_tkp.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Kindness Project Calls on Community to Step Up for 9th Annual Mini Golf Tournament\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">September fundraiser will support rapidly growing needs of children and teens in foster care \u2014 and local sponsors are urgently needed<\/p>\n<p>EMMAUS, Pa. \u2014 August 2026\u00a0\u2014 The Kindness Project:\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150812\" 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=150805\" 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\/1787945059_768_Tuscany-night.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carbon Chamber &amp; Economic Development Corporation Opens Nominations for 2026 Annual Awards\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Lehighton, PA\u00a0\u2013 The Carbon Chamber &amp; Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Annual Awards, recognizing businesses, organizations\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150805\" 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=150802\" 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\/1787945060_791_uw-victaulic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announces 2026 Campaign Chairs Rick Bucher, Victaulic President &amp; CEO, and wife Amy, launch \u201cShine Bright for Education\u201d Initiative\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Longtime community champions encourage Lehigh Valley to \u201cShine Bright for Education\u201d and support United Way\u2019s annual campaign<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA, August 26, 2026\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=150802\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New certificate program with digital badges offers students a hands-on pathway into the growing field of cybercrime investigation&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":274139,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[119,121,120],"class_list":["post-274138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-allentown","tag-allentown","tag-allentown-headlines","tag-allentown-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=274138"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/274138\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/274139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=274138"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=274138"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=274138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}