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A couple celebrated 70 years together with family at an anniversary party held at Whitehall Manor—an event that honored their lifelong commitment and shared memories.

The gathering brought loved ones together in a warm celebration of enduring love.

Construction on Neffs Valley Park’s first phase will begin during the week of July 20 in North Whitehall Township and continue for two to three months; the project includes a new parking area & ADA accessible walking trail and stormwater improvements while the park remains closed for safety.

Laura Klotz of Lehigh Township has researched over 2,000 markers tied to figures like Washington and Mister Rogers while blogging about sites including the Sun Inn in Bethlehem; she plans to release her MarkerQuest Book in September and update a prior book on Laury’s Island (a popular Lehigh Valley resort).

Parkland announced its athletic awards on July 11—recognizing Class of 2026 student-athletes with scholarships including the Sandy Riley and Trojan Alumni Awards.

A local career and technical student, Jestina Narvaez (from Lehigh Career and Technical Institute), earned a bronze medal in graphic communications at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta held June 1-5.

The competition brought together over 7,000 students and awarded medals, industry prizes and certificates of career readiness.

The Parkland Community Library invites local residents to join its Summer Reading Club, which continues until Aug.

8 after drawing 555 participants on June 13. Registration is available via the Beanstack app or at the library — fun challenges and prizes await all ages.

Local cadets from South Whitehall and Whitehall police summer camps met at Covered Bridge Park on June 24 for a hands-on law enforcement academy that featured a police helicopter flight, a motorcycle ride, a K-9 demonstration and a flash-bang display — along with briefings on emergency management and firefighting capabilities.

Students from the Class of 2026 earned major merit scholarships from colleges as five seniors received full-tuition awards — a top honor — while dozens earned awards covering 25% or more tuition, recognizing their academic excellence, leadership and extracurricular involvement in preparation for college.

The American Red Cross urges families to learn essential water safety skills and sign up for swim lessons to reduce drowning risks.

CEO Jorge Martinez recommends using designated water watchers (and extra precautions for children) while promoting the new bilingual WHALE Tales program for teaching critical safety habits.

2026 WWE Summer Tour in Allentown

7:30-10:30 p.m. — PPL Center — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for an electrifying night as WWE returns to Allentown for the first time in three years.

Bourbon & Blues Night with BC Blue

6-10 p.m. — 1812 Piano Lounge — Reservations required — Enjoy a soulful evening of live blues music with BC Blue, featuring the dynamic sounds of Bev Conklin.

DCI: Drum Corps International - 2 Day Pass

6:30-9:30 p.m. — J. Birney Crum Stadium — VIP tickets available — Experience top-tier drum corps performances with exclusive VIP packages.

Scranton Wilkes Barre RailRiders vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs

5:30-7:45 p.m. — Coca-Cola Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting Minor League Baseball action with local favorites IronPigs taking on the RailRiders.