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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13 families flew on a United/SkyWest plane from Lehigh Valley International Airport to the North Pole, where they met Santa and Mrs. Claus. -
People can support local artists by shopping at Christkindlmarkt at SteelStacks.
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Greg Capogna, executive director of the radio station will retire from his position in early 2024.
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The Neighborhood Assistance Program grant will fund programs for residents with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities.
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Lehigh University's Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted a panel discussion with faculty on Friday, Dec. 1.
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Carson Kressley and the OG "Fab Five" will reunite for a special evening on Dec. 16 at the Wind Creek Event Center.
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Portnoy's "One Bite" series features a rave review of the Pen Argyl pizzeria.
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The museum opened its winter season with a new exhibition that celebrates Puerto Rican artists, as well as the female workforce in the region.
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From the Bach Choir to the Central Moravian Church, celebrate the season through song at these local concerts.
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The theater's Christmas City Follies performance is now in its 24th year.
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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.
