{"id":33798,"date":"2025-11-14T05:42:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/33798\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T05:42:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T05:42:19","slug":"the-valley-ledger-its-all-about-the-lehigh-valley-83","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/33798\/","title":{"rendered":"The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<a class=\"post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146146\" 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\/2025\/11\/NC-Northampton.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Northampton County Open Space Acquisition\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[Northampton County, PA]\u00a0\u2013 Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Division of Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce that Northampton County has purchased\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146146\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146144\" 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\/2025\/11\/us-ryan.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mackenzie, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Improve Veteran Access to Care\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Mackenzie, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Improve Veteran Access to Care<\/p>\n<p>Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146144\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146138\" 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\/2025\/11\/trees-of-bethlehem.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\u2018Trees of Bethlehem\u2019 Returns with Retrospective Highlighting Top Trees of Past 20 Years as Historic Bethlehem Launches \u201925 Holiday Season\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(Photo Credits:\u00a0 Autumn Ford)<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, PA\u2014The holiday season in Historic Bethlehem officially begins with the return of Historic Bethlehem Museums &amp; Sites\u2019 (HBMS) beloved\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146138\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146129\" 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\/2025\/11\/qtown-shovels.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"YMCA BREAKS GROUND ON MAJOR EXPANSION AT QUAKERTOWN BRANCH\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>QUAKERTOWN \u2013 River Crossing YMCA hosted community leaders, donors and guests today for a celebrational groundbreaking to expand space, programs and services on Wed. Nov.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146129\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146125\" 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\/2025\/11\/record-jump.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s Physician Pursues Skydiving World Record\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo caption: The global canopy formation record of 100 skydivers set in 2007.<\/p>\n<p>When he isn\u2019t taking care of patients at St. Luke\u2019s Walbert Avenue Primary Care in Allentown, Dr. Frank\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146125\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146121\" 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\/2025\/11\/2025-4h-horse-show.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"2025 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Team Horse Power Members\u00a0Back row (L-R) Adam Guiste, Equine Extension Associate, Western Region, Elizabeth Freeman, Potter County, Isabella Cannata, Erie County, Adele Hohn,\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146121\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146115\" 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\/2025\/11\/here-for-you.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"How One Woman-Owned Concierge Service Is Making the Holidays Easier for Busy Women and Families \u2013 1,000 Gifts Wrapped and Counting\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Allentown, PA \u2013 November 2025 \u2013 This holiday season, a Lehigh Valley small business is proving that support, organization, and a little sparkle can go a long way. Here\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146115\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146112\" 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\/2025\/11\/Rylee-McGarrigle.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ASR Media, Fig Lehigh Valley Expand Creative Team\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Rylee McGarrigle joins the teamas a content producer, supporting both brands, following a successful internship and production apprenticeship.<\/p>\n<p>BETHLEHEM, Pa. (November 13, \u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146112\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146108\" 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\/2025\/11\/jeff-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Jefferson Health Earns 12 \u2018A\u2019 Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The fall 2025 safety grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety<\/p>\n<p>PHILADELPHIA, NOVEMBER 13, 2025\u00a0\u2013 Jefferson Health earned 12 \u201cA\u201d Hospital Safety Grades from\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146108\" 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:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146106\" 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\/2025\/10\/sluhn-medical-advice.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"St. Luke\u2019s Hospitals Earn A Grades for Safety\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit health care ratings organization, today released new Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, awarding A\u2019s to every eligible legacy St. Luke\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=146106\" class=\"read-more\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to read more&#8230; <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[Northampton County, PA]\u00a0\u2013 Northampton County Executive Lamont G. 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