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'We're still not giving up,' activist says at ArtsQuest gathering

The Greater Easton Development Partnership and the Wilson LINCS Family Center received $1.1 million in state funding.

The co-op will lease the entire first floor of the new building under construction at the site. Three floors of apartments will sit above the grocery store on Bethlehem's north side.

Dozens of troops arrived at the area's largest distribution site at Dorney Park before selling begins on Jan. 19. The cookie sale fundraiser is a key source of financial support for Girl Scout troop activities.

Celebrations are set to take place throughout the Lehigh Valley while volunteer efforts focus on forming an ongoing connection with the community.

"My daughter is on the Lehigh Valley Polar Bears ice hockey team," the Facebook post said. "Once a year they have a big fundraiser where the parents need to donate a basket... would anyone be willing to donate?" Within days, the post had more than 200 responses.

Leaders from St. John's Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church said the authority's action threatened the churches' futures. Now, the parking authority says it won't pursue eminent domain.

A look into local farms that grow for or donate to local food pantries and how they further their missions of feeding people, regardless of if they can pay.

Third generation Lehigh Valley resident Ashley Coleman will lead the Bradbury-Sullivan Center as it expands its programming over the next few years.

The perennial treat is arriving soon to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, which includes Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Over 1,500 veterans are buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Upper Macungie Township. But last year, only about 1,032 wreaths were placed, leaving hundreds without one.

It's time for Easton to team up and "Stuff the Bus," providing basic necessities and special gifts to local residents in need this holiday season.

Staff at New Bethany in Bethlehem have been working around the clock, sometimes losing sleep, making sure every family has what they need for Thanksgiving.

The region's ninth annual Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil was held at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley on Monday.

The Lehigh Valley’s ninth annual Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil will be held on Monday, Nov. 20 at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Lehigh Valley.

Scouting for Food is organized by the Boy Scouts of America Minsi Trails Council, which includes Lehigh and Northampton counties.

Ten locals were honored for their achievements in the arts at the Linny Awards ceremony held Thursday, Nov. 9.

Even with 1,500 turkeys donated from a local grocery chain, some families in the Lehigh Valley will go without thanksgiving dinner.

North Whitehall Township's Zoning Hearing Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the zoning appeal for cat nursery Foxy’s Cradle on Nov. 20.

Trexler Middle School students took part in a game show to expose students to financial literacy with "Who Wants to be a Bazillionare," taking concepts from the American Public Media podcast "Million Bazillion"

The American Red Cross is reminding people to use the end of Daylight Saving Time to test smoke alarms. The nonprofit says changing the clocks twice a year can serve as a life-saving reminder.

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center will be closed on Mondays starting next week, on Nov. 6. Hourly employees' time will be reduced to 32 hours a week.