{"id":288591,"date":"2026-09-18T01:42:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:42:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/288591\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T01:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:42:20","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-638","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/288591\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151140\" 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\/09\/albright-homecoming.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Albright College to Honor Four Graduates at 2026 Alumni Awards Dinner\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Homecoming celebration recognizes professional achievement, community service and lasting commitment to Albright<\/p>\n<p>READING, Pa. \u2014 Albright College will honor four graduates \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151140\" 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=151137\" 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\/09\/united-pcfvl.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"United Federal Credit Union, Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs \u2018Bases of Hope\u2019 Campaign Raises $3,000 for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">United Federal Credit Union presents a check to Tracy Stauffer, Fundraising Manager of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley, at the September 8 Iron Pigs game.<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151137\" 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=151126\" 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\/09\/buzzy.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Congratulations to the 2026 Bizzy Award Winners!\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pocono Chamber of Commerce and George Roberts Productions were thrilled to welcome 250 community members, business professionals, and excited nominees to Camelback on September\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151126\" 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=151123\" 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\/09\/4-h-shaw.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lehigh County 4-H Donates $5,000 to Local Charities\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Lehigh County 4-H members donate $2,500 to Battle Borne and The Great Allentown Fair Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA\u00a0\u00a0 The Lehigh County 4-H Livestock Club once again has created a 100%\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151123\" 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=151120\" 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\/09\/all-in-one.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ALLONE FOUNDATION AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCE $1 MILLION PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND INCLUSIVE SPORTS &amp; HEALTH PROGRAMMING\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This partnership is part of a\u00a0three-year grant supporting expanded access across 13 Northeastern Pennsylvania counties<\/p>\n<p>(September 16, 2026) \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/email.specialolympicspa.org\/c\/eJxsyjGuwyAMANDTwFgZMAYGhr_0HsZ2mkj0J0qiSr39v8Dfn3YBUMDirYdSWy6QAvm1lxhKHaHKYOAUQcqoholHXvKig_zWI0SCFihgDpkeqpWwQRgAoDUvDuE6TDae-_y-j02ugx_7-fKzr_d9XC79uPh08fmvcvHpz779LrtDuFf78Jz2naYvOx-yv_3dC2fkQEuzkbQiWRIJAGyGJJaav7thTkSSmo4qzKWYIhbTBiqjjeg_Pf4FAAD__2lyTis\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Special Olympics Pennsylvania<\/a>\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151120\" 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=151115\" 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\/09\/wisdom-25.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"WISDOM announces networking event to support Lehigh Valley women in STEM\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Featured Image: Lehigh Valley students present their passion projects at WISDOM\u2019s 2025 reverse networking event at Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>ALLENTOWN, \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151115\" 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=151112\" 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\/09\/zombie-ball-26.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The 9th Annual SteelStacks Zombie Ball Returns for Another Frightful Halloween Celebration\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley, PA. September 16, 2026 \u2013 Get ready for a night of frightful fun \u2013 if you dare! The annual <a href=\"https:\/\/us.cisionone.cision.com\/c\/eJwsy0GO4yAQQNHTwA7LhSkDCxbZ-BpRhSonTHA8MUyi6dO30urt-_qcbMhunLUk8CHi7Cfw-pbQUpiCWJ5WQiAUxuADOYvgeM6sS5qJiMDNLID2DODDHEdwFmD2yo2tsNzL02xUqhzNeL8yos-OzZ-A-TJ8gq7p1vvfpqaTsouyy_v9Hujo7flPWh_246rsIi95dGWX1kVq65TvzXzt26WIuVCtyi56Ey5kDqlCTUzh9APnX1DTaUKIEfSRymPdlRv7TV5Uq_yvwlc5hrxvuvVDZPvcOI42M6BZM7BxEoOJcYomSkR04nIG1q9kvwMAAP__co1ivw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">SteelStacks Zombie Ball<\/a> returns for its 9th year on Saturday,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151112\" 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=151109\" 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\/09\/Vandertoorn-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Fast Action Solves Child\u2019s Lyme Disease-Related Medical Mystery\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo Caption: Jamie Vandertoorn with daughter Charlotte.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After her daughter, Charlotte, developed a bulls-eye rash, which is a telltale sign of an infectious tick bite,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151109\" 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=151106\" 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\/09\/1789695739_396_aetna-checck.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Aetna Better Health Kids invests $120,000 in programs that support children and families\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Funding will help connect children and families to educational opportunities, community resources and enriching experiences across Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia, PA, September\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151106\" 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=151101\" 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\/09\/1789695740_635_gsmc.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Opens Survey for Families with Medically Complex Children\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Good Shepherd Rehabilitation invites families caring for children who rely on medical technology to participate in a brief, online survey.<\/p>\n<p>The survey, which is now open, explores\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/thevalleyledger.com\/?p=151101\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; 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