Grace Oddo
Social Media SpecialistI joined LehighValleyNews.com as its social media specialist in June 2023. Previously I was the assistant director of advancement communications at Muhlenberg College. I graduated from Muhlenberg in 2022, receiving my degree in media and communication with a minor in creative and professional writing. While at 'Berg, I wrote for The Muhlenberg Weekly, wrote and performed in the campus' sketch comedy troupe and interned with the college's Office of Communications. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, taking care of my million plants, and frequenting various Lehigh Valley shops and restaurants. Contact me at graceo@lehighvalleynews.com or via phone at 610-984-8125.
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Meet the man behind Hotel Bethlehem's Christmas display: Anthony Sierra's vision comes to life in this sprawling, multiroom display that pays homage to the Christmas city. -
What can we expect from a second Donald Trump presidency? This week on Political Pulse, Tom Shortell and Chris Borick talk about Trump's plans for his second term.
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Dorney Park's new coaster, Iron Menace, has been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best New Theme Park Attraction. Voting is open now through Dec. 23.
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Gus, a beloved 23-year-old bison and unofficial mascot of Hellertown, passed away recently, prompting an outpouring of community grief, while his owner, Nanette Keck, reflects on his legacy and finds solace in her new miniature horse, Winnie.
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Bethlehem's Elmhurst Manor, owned and operated by Tony and Chris Cappellano, is back for another year of frights and fun.
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Following a month of community voting and judgement from a panel of professionals, ThreeBirds Coffee is officially the nation's second best independent coffee shop.
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What is "banana ball"? Find out when you enter the ticket lottery for The Banana Ball World Tour at Coca-Cola Park July 5 and 6, 2025.
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As of Monday afternoon, mile markers 94.2-97.13 of the D&L Trail in East Penn Township remain closed because of a sinkhole.
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One of the Zoo's longest-tenured residents, the 20-year-old, 2,000-pound bison died Friday.
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It all started with a big idea and some friends willing to lend a hand. For Muhlenberg College senior Maddie Davidson, "Goodnight, Chew Street" is more than a children's book — it's a salute to the community she cherishes
