Micaela Hood
Arts & Culture ReporterI’m LehighValleyNews.com’s arts and cultures reporter covering the best in music, theater, food and lifestyles. I have covered entertainment and features for the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, New York Daily News, the Pocono Record and USA Today Network. As a proud Latina, I look forward to showcasing the diverse and vibrant communities in the Lehigh Valley. A fashionista and foodie, when I’m not working you can find me shopping or dining at my favorite Colombian and Italian restaurants and local coffee shops. Contact me at micaelah@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8217.
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This was the 33rd year a ceremony was held at the Lehigh Valley Workers' Memorial at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. The gatherings are held as part of the AFL-CIO’s nationwide campaign to reduce fatalities and injuries in workplaces. -
With Orthodox Easter just around the corner, we spoke with artists about the rich history of pysanky, passed down through generations and a product of detailed, ornate handiwork.
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Meet staff and learn about the studio's art and music classes at the open house on Sunday, April 28.
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Lehigh Valley went to the polls Tuesday for the Pennsylvania primary election, but voters were hard to find throughout the day. Poll workers and observers reported a trickle of a turnout at districts in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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Soranyi Benavides, of Allentown, creates handmade crochet designs and custom-made dresses. It's a fashion trend that is gaining in popularity.
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The two-day summit featured a wellness expo and panel discussions by health leaders.
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Danny Roebuck and Dan Lauria were part of a writing workshop held at DeSales University on Friday.
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The rap legend and activist closed out the college's 50 Years of Hip Hop series.
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Youth mentors from Allentown and Easton will host workshops about bicycle riding during a multi-day conference slated for June.
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In Pennsylvania, more than 600,000 Latinos are eligible to vote this presidential election year. In a battleground state, their impact could help swing results in one direction or the other, observers say.
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The Freddy Awards aren't until May, but several theater departments have already announced their spring productions to be held in April and May.
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The annual Trees of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites exhibit is now on display through Jan. 12.
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Young students of Roosevelt Elementary School squealed with joy when Santa Claus, Teddy Oso and Lehigh Valley IronPigs' mascot FeRROUS roamed the hallways at the annual Christmas event.
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You can learn about the legend of Krampus, a German folklore creature who steals misbehaved children at Christmas, at Angel's House of Design this weekend in Easton.
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Hundreds of employees participated in the United Way $100k challenge, which awarded grants to 20 nonprofits at a celebration at Crayola's headquarters on Monday.
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During the hourlong drive through Christmas City, a guide shares facts about the Moravian traditions and the Star of Bethlehem.
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The charity event held Saturday in Bethlehem raised close to $3,000 for Turning Point of Lehigh Valley.
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"Ready, Set, Glow" premiered on Thursday with host Wes Brown's trip to Bethlehem where he stopped at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem and Christkindlmarkt.
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The Bethlehem singer, who placed second on season 26 of the NBC singing competition, reveals to LehighValleyNews.com what she learned from the show.
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The 18-year-old Lehigh Valley singer finished in second place on the finale of season 26 of the NBC show.
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Shye Roberts, a graduate of Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, is one of five finalists hoping to win season 26 of the NBC show "The Voice."
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"Liberty and Justice for All" a new exhibition at the Ronald K. DeLong Gallery, features the works of Charles Stonewall, David Gothrad and mixed-media artist Christina "Tina" Galbiati. The three creatives are also adjunct instructors at the university.
