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Jim Deegan/LehighValleyNews.comHeritage Day in Easton commemorates the July 8, 1776, reading of the Declaration of Independence — one of just three cities where the new document was publicly read after its signing in Philadelphia. Activities and musical performances are being held throughout the day. -
ABC-TVThe ABC-TV morning show filmed at the oldest drive-in movie theater on Friday, July 11 as part of its "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" series.
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Christine Sexton/LehighValleyNews.comCommunity partners gather for groundbreaking of ArtsQuest's new Creative Factory in south Bethlehem.
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The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is taking the show to the people — a free community tour for the first time. 'Play On!' will feature the classic, family-friendly comedy 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' in libraries, parks and community centers in June. -
Stock up on your summer reads early during the AAUW's book fair taking place April 27 - May 1 at the municipal ice rink.
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Despite a one-day delay, the Bethlehem Cherry Blossom Festival drew a large crowd for Japanese cultural experiences.
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The first event of the the 2023 Greater Lehigh Valley Filmmaker Festival showcased work from two dozen students at the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts.
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The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum will soon house artifacts from Allentown's Liberty Bell Museum, according to officials.
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Breakaway Bierfest and the Easton Twilight Criterium have two events this May that will give bike lovers in the Lehigh Valley a reason to celebrate.
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There are plenty of ways to enjoy the natural features of the Lehigh Valley this spring.
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The exhibition runs Saturday, April 1 through December at the venue operated by the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.
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Last year more than 700 families enjoyed the festivities.
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Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theatre is America’s oldest drive-in movie theater to still be in operation. It will celebrate its 89th birthday on April 15, 2023.
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A stage play based on music from the Saturday morning “Schoolhouse Rock” animated series – much of it written by late Lehigh Valley-area resident Bob Dorough – is set to open Friday.
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Sample hundreds of new creations from sixty breweries at the buzzworthy block party happening Saturday, Sept. 9.
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The Bethlehem Running Festival has added a half-marathon relay to its inaugural event on Oct. 21-22.
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Allentown's 19th Street Theatre has been nominated to be on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Workers battled oppressive heat while breaking down venues at the recently concluded 171st Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Final attendance figure for the six-day festival is expected to be released by next week.
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Total attendance figures won't be released until later in the week, but they likely were helped by a week of splendid weather. The six-day fair started last Wednesday and wrapped up, as usual, with the demolition derby at the grandstand on Labor Day.
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Keith Urban at the Allentown Fair grandstand played an astounding 13 gold or platinum hits — or was it 16? — on a night that cooled off a "Long Hot Summer" day.
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The Great Allentown Fair's final day is Monday. Sunday hosted the Barnyard Olympics, a homemade chocolate cake competition and a Keith Urban concert.
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The team from LehighValleyNews.com lost — just barely — to a trash-talking team of 'movers and shakers' that included Mayor Matt Tuerk and County Executive Phillips J. Armstrong.
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The rapper and social media sensation performed his hits "Mr. Clean" and "Betty (Get Money)" on Saturday night at the Allentown Fair grandstand.
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Davenport's spin on Christmas pudding wowed the judges at the competition, which is part of the fair's farm-to-table series.
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Early-aught hip-hop hitmakers Nelly and Chingy performed Friday at third night of the Allentown Fair grandstand.
