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The Christmas City tree lighting took place at Payrow Plaza on Friday, with Mayor J. William Reynolds and a group of children coming together to flip the switch around 5:30 p.m. following an enthusiastic countdown from the crowd.

With the leadup to the Lehigh-Lafayette game comes a tradition of hanging bedsheets around each campus heckling the other school. We've rounded up our favorites for you to enjoy.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is providing free parking in Downtown Bethlehem for the fourth consecutive year.

Construction started on the ice rink at SteelStacks just after Halloween. Workers are now putting the finishing touches on the venue, which opens Nov. 22. We captured the process, featured in a time lapse video.

This week, the LehighValleyNews.com digital desk handpicked three events for you to enjoy, including Easton Winter Village, Christkindlmarkt and Steelworkers’ Archives Walking Tours.

The Office of Attorney General is now encouraging frustrated Swifties—Taylor Swift fans—to file complaints to the office.

Käthe Wohlfahrt of America sells German inspired and handcrafted holiday and seasonal décor at Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt. They offer Nutcrackers, incense smokers, pyramids and ornaments reflecting skills of artisans that have flourished in the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) of Germany for over 200 years.

The episode, dubbed "The Sayre Specters," will feature the Atlantic Paranormal Society (TAPS) and guest investigators. The episode description says they were called to the mansion "after staff and guests notice an alarming increase in paranormal activity."

A new grant is leading to an eco-friendly makeover for Bethlehem's Payrow Plaza, just in time for the official kickoff to the holiday season.

Hall will perform new solo music from his album "BeforeAfter" at the Wind Creek Event Center on Friday, June 2.

Remember Hess's Strawberry Pie? As part of its City Series night on July 1, the IronPigs will honor Allentown and serve the famous pie during the game.

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, a popular Puerto Rican salsa band widely known as El Gran Combo, will headline the main Steel Stage at the massive music festival in downtown and South Side Bethlehem on Aug. 11, it was announced Tuesday.

Walk The Moon, best known for its 2014 hit "Shut Up and Dance," will headline the main Steel Stage at the massive music festival in downtown and South Side Bethlehem at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, it was announced Tuesday.

ArtsQuest concluded its Memorial Day Commemoration with a "Time to Remember" ceremony and a rock concert.

Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

Have a vegan friend or family member coming over this Memorial Day for your cookout? Accommodate their appetites with these mains, sides and desserts, and inspire your omnivorous guests to try something new.

Dorney Park's Wildwater Kingdom will open on Saturday, May 27. The water park will feature two new bars and deluxe cabanas this year.

Trischka leads a bluegrass quintet in a program he calls, EarlJam, another homage to Earl Scruggs.

Several Lehigh Valley high school performing arts students took home Freddy Awards at the ceremony held Thursday, May 25 at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton.

Jay Pharoah, who spent seven seasons on "Saturday Night Live," will perform at Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks at 8 p.m. Sept. 28.

Across Pennsylvania, hundreds of students are representing their schools in gaming competitions. While not sanctioned by the PIAA, students are making a name for themselves, gaining college scholarships and acquiring skills beyond just hand-eye coordination.