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Lehigh Valley Public MediaEmma Patti has been named VP of Content, and Chris Johannessen has been named VP of Product at Lehigh Valley Public Media. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comA new citizen-led nonprofit has officially launched in Easton, bringing together residents and community advocates concerned about rapid downtown development, preservation standards and public access to planning decisions.
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New Bethany announced Thursday it will hold its 33rd annual Souper Day at 11 a.m. Sept. 13 in Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center. -
The tastiest race in town returned to Easton's West Ward on Wednesday with the Zucchini 500, which encourages kids and adults to design their own race cars with the gourd while learning about healthy eating.
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Valley Youth House announced it received a $1 million gift from the Topper Foundation. The nonprofit agency plans to place the money in its endowment fund to support local programs.
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It's the fifth anniversary for the founding of Foxy's Cradle, the North Whitehall neonatal kitten unit, and they're celebrating with food, fun, kittens, and plenty of education.
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River Crossing YMCA and Giant celebrated their burgeoning community impact and expanding food programs in Bethlehem on Tuesday afternoon.
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The Linny Awards, presented to individuals from the region for longtime commitment and dedication to the arts, will be held later this year in Musikfest Cafe at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
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Digital navigators are individuals trained to help inform, educate, lead others to success.
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The 2024 fundraising efforts comes on the heels of the most successful campaign the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley has ever had. It raised a record-breaking $25 million last year.
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Jose Rivera is the new community engagement coordinator at United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, connecting families with food, education and other resources.
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The inaugural Firefighter Appreciation Picnic was held Sunday at Ontelaunee Park in New Tripoli. It was hosted by the Northwestern Lehigh Firefighter Foundation.
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The Downtown Bethlehem Association is looking for volunteers this year to be Santa's little helpers during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
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A local nonprofit in Bethlehem is aiming to collect 8000 boxes to bring holiday cheer to local children this season.
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The Kindness Project expands into the Poconos as foster families need more resources to take in children. The non-profit offers free living essentials to kids in foster care.
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A newly released report from the nonprofit Lehigh Valley Justice Institute shows the impact marijuana offenses have on the local court system and the difference in how individuals are charged in Allentown and Bethlehem.
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A partnership with Lehigh Valley County Animal Response Team teaches mounted police what to do if their horses get into trouble.
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Allentown's City Council also supports changing the zoning designation for two parcels along Riverside Drive from industrial use to urban commercial use.
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Coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight vigil Wednesday held by Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley recognized those who have died and those who have survived domestic and intimate partner violence.
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New Bethany Ministries will host its 25th annual Luminaria Night on December 10, 2022. The funds raised will go toward NBM’s mission to offer hope and support to those suffering from poverty, hunger and homelessness.
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Lehigh Valley shelters for people experiencing homelessness are already getting busy. Management for two of the shelters has noticed an uptick in guests.
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Rachel Rutter is one of 10 women to be nationally honored by the 2022 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth for her work with immigrant children in Pennsylvania.
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A vigil hosted by Turning Point Lehigh Valley will honor people who have survived intimate partner abuse and remember those who have died
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The appropriations from the 2022-2023 Pennsylvania state budget will be delivered to the nonprofit within the next few months.
