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Week in review: April 30-May 6, 2023

LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller

Published May 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM EDT

A new exhibit at the Allentown Art Musuem features patterned evening wear for men and women and common in the 60s and 70s.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Test your knowledge of these stories and more from this week with our weekly news quiz. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

1. Far out: Allentown Art Museum's new show explores 60s fashion

ROPAS2 — Bright-colored hues were popular designs for women in the 60s.

2. Allentown School District explains its budget in M&Ms

Carol — Carol Birks is the interim Allentown school district superintendent

3. Police seize ATV, arrest 1 after breaking up group of off-road vehicles

Allentown Police Department, Allentown City Hall, Allentown Arts Park, Lehigh County Jail, prison, Allentown Center City, Lehigh valley — This is the Allentown Police Department in Allentown, Pa.. Picture made in March, 2023.

4. 'Amenity for anyone': Ideas flow in for South Bethlehem Greenway extension project

South Bethlehem Greenway — The South Bethlehem Greenway

5. Easton's West Ward Market kicks off second season, offering community more fresh food options

Easton West Ward Market — Shoppers at Easton's West Ward Market check out the fresh bread at The Flour Shop. The market celebrated its second season grand opening on May 3, and will run on Wednesdays up until Sept. 27, offering the community greater access to fresh foods.

6. Months after hacking woes and shutdown, Emmaus gets new website

Borough of Emmaus New Website — The homepage of the new Borough of Emmaus website

7. Commemorate Musikfest's 40th anniversary with 2 versions of its iconic mug

ArtsQuest CEO Kassie Hilgert introduces the official 2023 Musikfest mugs

8. Dorney: New chaperone policy will have ‘little to no impact’ on most visitors

Dorney Park's Hydra attractioin

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Mariella Miller

I am senior digital news content producer for LehighValleyNews.com. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media’s news department as assignment editor in 2018 after working in journalism for more than 30 years. Named a National Press Foundation fellow three times for my work in print journalism, I’ve also been recognized by the Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association and with several Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. During my 27 years at The Morning Call in Allentown, I worked business, features and municipal beats. I’ve taught college journalism throughout the Lehigh Valley and managed a local digital news platform for AOL/Patch for several years. I’m a graduate of Marywood University and I’ve discovered that grandchildren are life’s best gift. Contact me at MariellaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8222.

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