Happening Hero: Jean Achey

Living to serve others. The words on this paper are not enough to give the true meaning of what Jean Achey means to Miller-Keystone Blood Center; Jean is Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC). She is one of the most gracious, kind, and generous women you can meet and she gives a piece of herself [...]

Supporting Foster Care 4 the Long Run

May is National Foster Care Month and The Salvation Army Children’s Services is inviting everyone to help us honor it on Saturday May 16th at Coca-Cola Park, home of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, in Allentown. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to register for the 4th Annual Rock N’ Run [...]

NCC Happenings

Spring 2015 NCC Happenings Open to the public and (mostly) free Check for Updates: Changes in times and locations will be posted on the College website. Go to www.northampton.edu for the latest information. Exploration of this year’s theme is made possible by an endowment established through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities [...]

Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Sells 260 Acres

Agreement advances plans for development on approximately 260 acres in Allen Township The Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority (LNAA) has finalized an agreement for the sale of approximately 260 acres of airport-owned land in Allen Township. The buyer is Rock-Lehigh Valley LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Rockefeller Group. The closing of the transaction, which is anticipated [...]

An Intimate Exhibit Inspired by Black History Month

Now - Mar. 1, 2015 Reception: Friday, Feb 6, 5:30-9:30 pm  Artists talk & book signing with Curley Holton at 7:30 pm   The show includes 11 artists of international renown as well as local luminaries.  Prices range from $400-$9000 and include a variety of two and three dimensional media.   Included Artists: BERRISFORD BOOTHE: [...]

CELEBRATE YOUR LOVE OF LIFE WITH MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER

“Love of Life” Blood Drive Includes Grand Prize Drawing To See Nickelback at PPL Center Miller-Keystone Blood Center in partnership with B104 is hosting the “Love of Life” blood drive event on Wednesday, February 11. The blood drive, held at Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 1465 Valley Center Parkway, Bethlehem, will take place from 8:00am- 4:00pm. All [...]

Lehigh Valley Otter Picks Super Bowl Winner Today

The Lehigh Valley Zoo's North American River Otter chooses between two otter-safe "footballs" stuffed with some of their favorite fish like sardines and capelin. And the winner is... The New England Patriots!

City of Bethlehem & ArtsQuest Working to Enhance Festival Experience for Musikfest Guests

When guests arrive at Musikfest this August, they’ll discover a few changes designed to have a huge impact on their experience and the overall safety of everyone attending the festival. Over the past several months, the City of Bethlehem; Bethlehem Police, Fire and EMS Departments; Northampton County Emergency Management Services and ArtsQuest have met regularly [...]

One Day of Your Time Can Mean So Much to Others

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AMERICA ON WHEELS MUSEUM, Allentown is forming a new team of volunteers to help plan the museum’s annual gala held each December. If you like events, decorating, silent auctions or entertainment, you may enjoy planning this fun event with a team of neat people. Call Linda Merkel, [...]

And The Oscar Winner Is…

STEELSTACKS HOSTING OSCARS®VIEWING PARTY FEBRUARY 22 Fundraiser to benefit Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas and ArtsQuest film program at SteelStacks It’s a celebration of Hollywood, complete with a multiple-screen telecast of the 2015 Academy Awards®, when the nonprofit ArtsQuest hosts its annual Viewing Party for the Oscars® at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, [...]