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Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comFrom Allentown to Easton, volunteers spent the day beautifying schools, reading to seniors and building beds for shelters. The American Red Cross and the Allentown Fire Department also participated by installing smoke detectors in homes across the city during the annual event. -
Distributed/AKC ReuniteA recent donation to the Lehigh Valley's County Animal Response Team, or LVCART, will provide the agency with life-saving equipment to aid pets within the first 72 hours after an emergency is declared.
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The WorkshopLV: Environment + Transportation meeting laid out measurable goals for the soon to be due climate action plan, that will open up more grants for the region -
Molly Coleman works with families to help their kids develop positive relationships with food.
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The ice skating rink at SteekStacks, put on by ArtsQuest, will cap off its second winter in operation Monday. The nonprofit took a loss on ice skating there for a second year, according to the organizers.
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ArtsQuest's Three Kings Day celebration in Bethlehem Sunday brought crowds despite heavy snow the night before.
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The North Whitehall Board of Supervisors on Tuesday granted approval for a new recreation center at Valley Youth House's Camp Fowler. It will be called the Carter Family Center.
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Lehigh Valley Rescue is now an officially recognized nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status. It aims to train first responders from across the Lehigh Valley who have an interest in vehicle rescue.
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The Winter Light Spectacular features 1.2 million lights in holiday displays, fire pits for s’mores, hot chocolate and live performances by princesses Anna, Elsa, Belle and Cinderella.
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The grant money first approved by the Pennsylvania Legislature in 2018 can go toward making safety infrastructure improvements to facilities.
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The Barcelona-based singer performed a mix of classic, flamenco, Valencia and Catalan music at a concert and fundraiser for child literacy at Lehigh Valley Public Media.
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It's a Festivus for felines! Emmaus cat boutique Purr Haus hosted a Festivus celebration on Saturday, Dec. 23 to collect contributions for local rescue Ruff Life, with a them of everyone's favorite fake holiday.
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United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley's previous campaign raised a record $22.6 million. The new amount for this year will be revealed April 11 during the Celebration of Caring, and several donors and community organizations will be recognized.
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The nonprofit has had to scale back its operations from five days to four as it awaits funding from grants, according to its executive director.
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Cold, wet weather didn't stop hundreds from celebrating “Be My Neighbor Day” on Saturday at the Bethlehem Area Public Library.
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Silk Lehigh Valley hosted an invitation-only open house Friday for its new location at 315 N. 7th St. in Allentown, a former house that is a few blocks from center city.
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The Lehigh Valley Book Festival's 5th iteration will take place over five days, starting Wednesday March 20.
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A star is born: Easton's Nurture Nature Center obtains parking variance for planetarium installationEaston's Nurture Nature Center has been granted a novel parking variance which will allow it to add an immersive dome to the property without having to pay for secured parking at local lots.
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COMMENTARY: The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public. This week is Sunshine Week.
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More than 1.7 million people attended ArtsQuest's festivals, concerts and events last year, the organization's president told a Northampton County Council committee Thursday.
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Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center announced Wednesday that Lehigh Valley Pride 2024 will be located at the SteelStacks in Bethlehem for a second year. The festival will also remain free.
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Ashleigh Strange previously served as communications director for PA Stands Up and Make the Road Pennsylvania.
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Dozens of job hunters dropped by CareerLink's Allentown facility as the science center looks to double its staff.
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More than 200 years after the sanctuary was built, church leaders are working to make its heating and cooling more sustainable. While work is already underway, the oldest Moravian Church in North America still needs funding.
