Arts & Culture

The Lehigh Valley ranked first in hotel occupancy rates across the state, according to 2021-2022 Smith Travel Research. The news was shared during Discover Lehigh Valley’s Board of Directors Breakfast and Annual Report on Tuesday.

Beer is a year-round reward but in the fall, special flavors make for heartier nectar at Shangy's in Emmaus.

State Senator Pat Browne has secured funding from PA's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for three local projects — including $1 million for the new downtown Allentown Da Vinci Science Center project.

The new work by Bill George tackles a work close and impactful to him takes stage Wednesday at the Bethlehem theatre.

Thousands gathered for Allentown’s revamped Halloween parade Saturday, and many said they liked the new format.

Paired with the return of the borough's Fall Festival, a local councilman took the lead on bringing the vision of a new, bigger Halloween parade to life. The weekend will include food trucks, floats, festivities and, of course, candy.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs held their annual Suites N Treats event Thursday, providing a safe and inclusive environment for at-risk children and children with disabilities to enjoy the Halloween tradition of trick or treating.

U.S. Chaos, which performed alongside some of punk rock's seminal bands, continues to tour with three original members 40 years later. It performs at Gas House Dance Hall in Catasauqua on Saturday.

This week, the LehighValleyNews.com digital desk has handpicked three events for you to enjoy, including the "Starstruck: An American Tale" art exhibit, Screamin' Green Hauntoween at Crayola Experience and some indoor activities.

Tickets on the secondary market for the much anticipated matchup between the Phillies and Astros are going as high as $3,228 in Philadelphia, according to TicketIQ. That's much higher than the average World Series price tracked by the event ticket search engine and aggregator since 2010.

The pieces of synthetic ice fit together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Leon S. Peters was a staunch supporter of the Great Allentown Fair and the Lehigh County Agricultural Society.

Reform and conservative congregations merged earlier this year in a bid to strengthen as one.

Admission is free through the end of the year thanks to the Petrucci Family Foundation.

Ornaments honoring local educators decorate Payrow Plaza the 2021 holiday season.

Roughly 50 people gathered in Hackett Park as bagpipes played and the Brown and Lynch Honor Guard performed a rifle salute at an Easton celebration that paid respect to all who have served in the nation’s armed forces.

The show focuses on the 8th Air Force, which fought over Europe in World War II.

The winter holidays are approaching, and the Lehigh Valley is home to a host of events to enjoy a show and shop.

The low-impact sport is a cross between tennis, ping pong and badminton.

Bethlehem officials hope the city's Moravian settlement is approved as a World Heritage site.

The public will have a rare chance this weekend to tour a historic mansion in Bethlehem Township. It’s part of an effort to restore the building which is at the center of Housenick Memorial Park.

Mohammad Elshainawy, religious director at the Jesus Son of Mary Mosque in Upper Macungie Township, says it’s hosting its first open house on Saturday.