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The Independence Day bash takes place Saturday, June 10, and will feature sweet treats, a dance performance and an exhibit featuring stories from local immigrants.

Fewer than 25 percent of NCAA athletic departments are led by women. But in the Lehigh Valley, four of the seven four-year colleges have a woman at the helm. Each had a different path but faced similar challenges in their careers. Said one: “It’s really, really special to see it.”

Juneteenth Lehigh Valley will be celebrated with a week of festivities in 2023.

As Lehigh Valley residents treated themselves at the Easton Farmers Market Strawberry Day on Saturday, they also reached into their pockets to help less fortunate neighbors displaced by a Memorial Day row homes fire in Easton.

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.

Fresh strawberries, shortcakes, ice cream, pastries — the Easton Farmers' Market has it all at Strawberry Day in Scott Park on Saturday.

WLVR's Megan Frank talks with Molly Bilinski and Brian Myszkowski.

Lance Wheeler, an Easton community activist and former Easton City Council candidate, has been charged with harassing three students while driving a Wilson Area School District van in 2022.

A blaze that broke out on Memorial Day in the 900 block of Ferry Street in Easton burned more than 4 hours and went to six alarms before it was declared under control.

The Lehigh Valley schools announced the change last week — a switch made to accommodate the bicentennial celebration of Lafayette College in 2025-26.

UPDATED: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has provided a list of monkeypox vaccination distribution by jurisdiction.

As region's young professional population grows, so does the call for more robust late-night entertainment.

Easton Fire Chief Henry Hennings said the equipment will save lives.

The school runs four- and six-week certification courses for CNAs and home health aides.

There were around 1,500 cases reported in the U.S. as of Monday.

Councilwoman Taiba Sultana said she hopes her resolution will spark change.

Under the new rules, fines will stiffen and police will have more authority to confiscate vehicles.

The median sales price in the area hit $316,000 in June.

About 1,000 people marched a week after Roe v. Wade was overturned.

'Another American Autobiography' - a small piece of a 445-piece collection - is winding down.

Ani Khachadourian headed to Brazil last month to compete in the Deaflympics.

Legislators say they're one step closer to declaring a small victory in the war on fireworks in the Lehigh Valley.