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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.

For the third year in a row, St. Luke's University Health Network topped health systems in Pennsylvania for charitable giving, according to the Lown Institute.

Pete Ruggiero, a Lehigh Valley native with more than 25 years at Crayola, will become the company's chief executive officer, the company announced Thursday. Crayola Chief Executive Officer Rich Wuerthele will retire from the company, it was announced.

A proposed amendment to Easton's rental property regulations could push landlords to take a more active role in their rentals, with the potential for them to lose their licenses if tenants engage in illegal activities.

The different proposals would provide connections to New York City, Philadelphia or Reading.

The Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail Analysis will be unveiled during a special informational meeting on Wednesday. Here's what to know and what could happen next.

St. Luke's University Health Network is offering a health and wellness program to businesses in the Lehigh Valley aimed at keeping employees safe. The program has already helped reduce the instances of workplace injuries.

Churches across the Lehigh Valley are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on March 31. Here's where to find Sunday church services.

Sen. Lisa Boscola announces $3.6 million in Northampton County transportation improvements

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The foundation supports student-athletes by providing academic support and pairing them with mentors. Saquon Barkley's foundation and St. Luke's University Health Network are among the partners in the effort.

Mac Powell, who led Christian rock band Third Day to produce 13 gold and platinum albums, will perform at Calvary Baptist Church in Bethlehem Township. Also on the bill are contemporary Christian band Cochran & Co. and songwriter Jon Reddick.

Easton City Councilwoman Taiba Sultana is making a move to codify pro-immigrant policies just after Allentown's council passed a similar measure days ago.

For the first time in its 122-year history, Crayola is bringing back retired colors in a special, limited edition 8-pack this spring.

Palmer Township zoning officials continued their hearing on the former Crayola building at 2025 Edgewood Ave., though due to testimony from experts, the hearing will go on to March at least.

According to a release issued by ICE, Luis Gualdron-Gualdron, “a citizen and national of Venezuela who previously entered the United States without inspection,” was arrested on Jan. 31 without incident near the prison shortly after an immigration detainer was not honored.

Amy Austin, Wilson Area School District's director of curriculum and instruction, would be promoted to assistant superintendent under an item on the district school board agenda Monday.

Easton's State Theatre will offer its final Blue Suede: The Premiere Elvis Birthday Bash, at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 2

LehighValleyLive.com will continue the paper's legacy of covering the daily happenings in Northampton and Warren counties. The end of the print edition is part of a wider focus on digital news by its parent company Advance Local.

It's the season of love, and Easton's small businesses are paring up to offer customers special deals when they visit participating pairs with receipts during the 'Match Made in Easton' event.

Following a vote of no confidence by faculty, Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd received a vote of complete confidence from the Board of Trustees, highlighting her success with the school while avoiding concerns of the faculty.

'The Dream Makers' exhibit first debuted at the museum in 1985 and feature works created by elementary school students across the U.S.