Bethlehem’s Andria Zaia Named Curator of Collections at the National Museum of Industrial History

The National Museum of Industrial History is excited to announce that Andria Zaia has been hired as the museum’s Curator of Collections.  As the Curator of Collections, Zaia is responsible for overseeing the Museum’s vast collection of iron, steel, textile, and industrial artifacts and archival materials.  Among her primary duties will be the research, accession [...]

Local Students Seek Sponsorships To Attend Gress Mountain Summer Ranch Camp

For children entering grades 3 through 10, the spirit of team work and volunteerism is alive on The Gress Mountain Ranch. Local youth in the Lehigh Valley are seeking $200 sponsorships to attend Ranch Camp, a personal growth and educational summer experience on a working ranch in Orefield, PA. Held over the course of three, [...]

Everyone Orchestra, Journey Tribute DSB and Chris Webby Coming to SteelStacks

The improvisational stylings of the Everyone Orchestra, the Journey tribute band DSB and rapper Chris Webby are coming to the ArtsQuest Center this spring. Tickets for Chris Webby go on sale March 25, 10 a.m.; tickets for the Everyone Orchestra and DSB go on sale March 29, 10 a.m., to ArtsQuest Members and April 1, [...]

Banana Factory Artists’ Works Showcased in 10th ‘Red Show’ Opening March 25

The creativity and vision of the resident artists at the Banana Factory Arts Center, 25 W. Third St., Bethlehem, are showcased during the 10th annual “Red Show,” taking place in the building March 25-June 25. The Red Show features a diverse array of two- and three-dimensional works created by the artists who have their studios [...]

LEHIGH VALLEY MALL HOSTS SPRING JOB FAIR

Participating businesses looking to fill hundreds of positions Lehigh Valley Mall, 250 Lehigh Valley Mall, Whitehall, PA, will host a spring Job Fair alongside 100.7 WLEV-FM where several employers, including mall retailers Pandora, Gymboree, Game Stop, Vera Bradley and Piercing Pagoda, will look to fill hundreds of full and part time positions within the Lehigh Valley [...]

Volunteer Round-Up Week of March 20

THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem – Boutique at the Rink is right around the corner. This well attended annual event raises funds by selling new and gently used clothing, household goods, antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes, accessories, toys, and much more. To learn more about available [...]

Easter Brunch, Peeps® Hunt and Peas & Qs Concert Highlight Easter Weekend Activities at SteelStacks

Hop on down to SteelStacks to enjoy a delicious hot Brunch, PEEPS® hunt for the kids and free Peas and Qs concert by Jack and Kitty on Easter Weekend, March 26-27. This year’s Easter Weekend kicks off March 26, 11:30 a.m., at the ArtsQuest Center with a free Peas and Qs performance by Jack and [...]

International Veterinary Organization Names Nancy Soares, VMD New President

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will welcome Nancy Soares, VMD, owner of Macungie Animal Hospital, as new president of its Board of Directors at its annual conference in April. “The AAHA staff is excited to welcome Dr. Soares as our new incoming present for 2016-2017,” said Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, chief executive officer of [...]

Williams Township and the Civil War

“Williams Township and the Civil War,” will be presented on April 3, 3 pm, at the Spring meeting of the Williams Township Historical Society at St. John’s Church of Morgan Hill, 2720 Morgan Hill Rd., Easton. Kathy and Neil Coddington, veteran Civil War reenactors, will present a program that includes other members of the 153rd [...]

$10,000 Freedom Through Literacy Award Winners Announced

Lehigh Valley Women Among Winners Judith’s Reading Room announces that two of its 2016 Freedom Through Literacy Award winners hail from the Lehigh Valley. Grand Prize winner, Kelly Ann Stoops, will be awarded posthumously. Kelly Ann, brainchild of the innovative family literacy project “Book Blast,” in the Allentown School District, died in 2015. Allentown’s Ms. [...]