Olivia Marble
Parkland area reporterI am the Parkland area reporter for LehighValleyNews.com, covering a broad range of stories. I was born and raised in Massachusetts, so the Lehigh Valley is new to me — I am always looking for restaurant recommendations! I graduated in 2022 from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in journalism. I interned at two NPR member stations during college: GBH in Boston and New England Public Media in Springfield, Mass., and decided I wanted to dedicate my career to public media. In my free time, I love to read, bake and listen to way too many podcasts. Contact me at OliviaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8184.
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Bradbury-Sullivan Center presented findings from the Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment, focusing on responses from Lehigh Valley residents. -
The Parkland School Board recognized student Tushar Mehta after he was chosen as the 2022 Congressional App Challenge Winner for the 7th District.
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Emmaus native Ashley Coleman was named executive director of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in January 2023.
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North Whitehall supervisors voted to fund them at their meeting last week, and South Whitehall has received a grant to help cover the cost.
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Plans for the proposed Parkland Operations Center were recommended for preliminary/final approval by South Whitehall Township planners.
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After some ups and downs, the South Whitehall planners recommended preliminary/final approval to plans for the new ride.
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A heated interview for a vacant Zoning Hearing Board alternate position caused South Whitehall Township commissioners to consider policy changes.
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The hearing featured more public comment and closing statements from the parties in the case.
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Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is featuring a new exhibit, "All Hands Hold," by Bethlehem-based multimedia artist Kevelis Matthews-Alvarado.
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WLVR's Brad Klein spoke with Parkland area reporter Olivia Marble about the issues at play and the atmosphere at the meeting as residents spoke on a proposed recovery house near Cetronia Elementary.
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The Parkland School District now has two final options for how it will address projected overcrowding in its schools. A decision could come within the next two months.
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A judge ruled in favor of warehouse developer CRG Services Management Monday in a case against Lowhill Township, granting 'deemed approval' to a warehouse plan.
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The new makerspace at Slatington Elementary School will help students learn STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) skills. It will primarily be used by an after school program called Schools & Homes In Education, or SHINE.
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Dorney Park's upcoming new roller coaster Iron Menace is a multi-million dollar project that officials hope will bring attendance back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Dorney Park will soon build a new steel dive roller coaster at its park called Iron Menace, paying homage to the Lehigh Valley's industrial heritage.
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North Whitehall supervisors chose a layout for the upcoming township building renovations Monday. The project’s estimated cost is just over $5 million.
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Residents gave feedback for the State Route 309 Roadway Betterment Project at a plans display Tuesday.
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The final plan for Timberidge Luxury Apartments on Levans Road was approved by North Whitehall's Board of Supervisors Monday.
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Upper Macungie Police Department has a new K-9 named Nyala. She was introduced at the Board of Supervisors meeting Thursday.
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Route 309's improvement plan will be displayed at the South Whitehall Township Municipal Building on Tuesday.
