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Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

Have you been following the news in the Lehigh Valley this week? Find out how many of these questions about happenings and news around the Lehigh Valley you can answer correctly.

Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

The event focused on Yusuf Dahl, an ex-con turned real estate mogul who was rejected from renting a house in Allentown due to his former incarceration.

Undergraduate students could qualify for up to four years of studies

Lehigh Carbon Community College has gotten a $200,000 grant that will be used to help Hispanic students pursue STEM majors.

DeSales University professor Elisabeth Felten is in her second year teaching non-traditional, special needs adults to give them a college experience.

The Lehigh Valley and Forks Township planning commissions are weighing the school’s plans for a $10 million lacrosse center at Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex.

The zoning panel voted 3-0 in unanimous opposition of the proposal, citing potential disturbance to the nearby neighborhoods and more.

The matter will be discussed before the Bethlehem Township Zoning Hearing Board at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Free, 7-week course covers essentials from power tool use to drywall, trim, scaffolding, safety and more, and offers employment interview opportunities for those who qualify.

University students cleaned out their living quarters as another year of designer clothing, furniture and other useful bargains go up for grabs to benefit community schools.

Three Lehigh Valley researchers are arguing bird-strike fatalities are much higher than we might think. They recently published a peer-reviewed study showing bird deaths from window strikes are nearly double previous estimates, and likely higher.

The colleges have formed a partnership to build and bring online a solar facility in western Kentucky. When completed, the facility will offset electricity usage at the institutions, effectively reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation to zero.

LCCC graduates must be enrolled full-time, attend classes in person, and maintain a 2.0 GPA for 12 consecutive quarters in order to transfer credits.

Northampton Community College hosted the Lehigh Valley’s annual Safety & Health Expo. The Lehigh Valley Safety Committee welcomes people from around the area to the free event.

Lehigh University professor Kathy Olson will appear on Wednesday's episode of 'Jeopardy!'

Allentown high school students will learn about data analytics and artificial intelligence during an eight-week summer program with DeSales University in which they earn a stipend and college credits.

Kutztown University's jazz ensemble was recognized by DownBeat magazine for Outstanding Performance in its Student Music Awards. It's the 10th win for Kutztown's commercial music program but the first for the jazz ensemble.

Since the program's inception in 2022, Lehigh Labs have a successful track record of providing comfort and support to the Lehigh community. During finals week, they're right by students' sides.

Student identification cards, photographs from the 1800s and a fossil were found during renovations of the Clayton University Center at Packer Hall.

A rally for Palestine was organized by students at Lehigh University in solidarity with student protests across the country. It capped a week of activities on the Bethlehem campus by the Student Political Action Coalition and Lehigh 4 Palestine.