WLVR News

91.3 WLVR is the all day, every day NPR station for the Lehigh Valley.

09/01/2025

From Lehigh Valley Public Media, home to PBS39, WLVR News, and Lehighvalleynews.com:

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the workers whose dedication strengthens our neighborhoods, supports our families, and helps our nation thrive. We are grateful for all you do and wish you a safe and well-deserved holiday.

08/28/2025

Headed to The Great Allentown Fair on Friday night? 🎡 WLVR News Anchor Megan Frank will be walking the fairgrounds 5–8 PM, interviewing fairgoers about one big question: What does America mean to you? 🇺🇸

And only on Friday from 5 - 8 PM at the stand: TeleBear 🐻 + ‘Meet the Reporter’ with John J. Moser & Micaela Hood from Lehighvalleynews.com.

Will we see you there?

08/15/2025

Yep, this is literally your sign.

If you like your news local, relevant, and actually worth opening, our newsletters deliver it straight to your inbox:

📬 PBS39 + WLVR News: One powerhouse newsletter with must-know headlines, community stories, and subscriber-only perks

📬 Lehighvalleynews.com: Breaking news, in-depth reporting, and what’s happening around the Valley — all in one place

No algorithms. No guessing. Just the news you need — when you need it.

Go ahead… make it official today.

Sign-up for both at the links in the comments 👇

08/11/2025

🎙️ You Do…
more than tune in.

You Do…
keep trusted, local news on the air.

You Do…
connect our community.

YOU DO give a voice to the Lehigh Valley.

Next time someone asks, “Why support WLVR?”
Tell them:
Because YOU DO keep it going.

Follow the link in the comments to make your impact. 📻

08/06/2025

We’re honored to serve the Lehigh Valley through award-winning journalism and television... and today, we’re thrilled to recognize some of the incredible people who help make it all happen.

Lehigh Valley Public Media is proud to announce our official nominations for the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy® Awards.

LVPM Nominees — SPORTS STORY: SHORT FORM
“Olympic Wrestler: Bethlehem’s Darian Cruz”
Phil Gianficaro, Reporter
Jeffrey Frederick, Videographer
Samantha Bode, Editor
Eric Werner, Videographer
Javier Diaz, Director

LVPM Nominees — PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAM
“Immigration Close to Home”
Brittany Sweeney, Host/Producer
Charles Serra, Audio
Jeffrey Frederick, Videographer
Samantha Bode, Editor
Javier Diaz, Director
Jessica Lee, Graphics
Zach Wisneskie, Engineer
Eric Werner, Videographer
Grover Silcox, Producer

Please join us in congratulating our talented team on these well-deserved nominations. Their dedication, professionalism, and storytelling excellence are true assets to our region.

What are the Mid-Atlantic Emmy® Awards?
They recognize excellence in video production across the Mid-Atlantic region and will be presented on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

07/22/2025

Tune in on July 30 at 7:00 PM for A Community Conversation: Navigating Menopause!

Join us live as we discuss the stigma around menopause while detailing the experience of living with menopause from women in the Lehigh Valley.

Want to be in the studio audience! Sign up at the link in the comments! Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Thank you to for sponsoring this event!

07/12/2025

Looks like we will see you at Easton Heritage Day! Lehigh Valley250 PBS39 Lehighvalleynews.com Crayola 😎🥤🖋️🐻🖍️

07/11/2025

Headed toEaston Heritage Day? So are we!
Can’t make it? You can still join the fun from home.

📺 PBS39 will be livestreaming the event from 4:45 PM to 8:30 PM on our YouTube channel. It’s free, easy, and perfect if you prefer your celebrations with a side of AC.

For those attending in person, Lehigh Valley Public Media will be there with:
- Fun flag coloring crafts using extra-long straws
- A visit from our lovable mascot TeleBear from 11 AM to 12 PM
- A surprise appearance by a Crayola crayon mascot (we’re excited to see which one too!)
- Friendship bracelet making — yes, it’s still a classic
- The chance to meet Easton Reporter Brian Myszkowski from Lehighvalleynews.com

Come make memories with us — whether it’s in person or online!

07/03/2025

WLVR 91.3 doesn’t run on a 9 to 5 schedule; we are always on and providing the best quality free public media in the Lehigh Valley. We are proud to serve the Lehigh Valley through trustworthy news, inspired stories, and valuable resources. Want to learn more? Head to the comments to see some of the Lehigh Valley Public Media programs available to our community.Which programs are you excited for and why? Let us know in the comments!

06/30/2025

Hot off the press! 📰

WLVR News was recognized for excellence in journalism as recipients of the 2025 Keystone Media Awards.

The Keystone Media Awards are awarded to individual journalists in the news media profession who consistently provide relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving their readers and audiences. The awards honor journalists who champion the responsibilities of the First Amendment. WLVR 91.3 is proud to recognize the following journalists for their contribution to exceptional journalism and recipients of the 2025 Keystone Media Awards:

Megan Frank
Christine Dempsey

In addition, we congratulate and .com on their 2025 Keystone Media Awards. Head over to their page to congratulate the recipients.

At 91.3 WLVR, we engage and inspire our community with public media, working every day to shape a better Lehigh Valley.

We want to know! Tell us in the comments! How has 91.3 WLVR inspired you to engage and stay connected in the Lehigh Valley?

06/12/2025

Join Lehigh Valley Public Media / PBS39 on June 20th and 21st as we celebrate 50 years of Scholastic Scrimmage!

The celebration begins on Friday, June 20th, with an alumni reception featuring a trivia contest, cocktails and appetizers. Then on June 21st, be the first to see the premier screening of the Scholastic Scrimmage 50th anniversary documentary hosted at Lehigh Valley Public Media's Univest Public Media Center.

Join the celebration: Join us on June 20th and 21st as we celebrate 50 years of Scholastic Scrimmage. The celebration begins on Friday, June 20th, with an alumni reception featuring a trivia contest, cocktails and appetizers.

Then on June 21st, be the first to see the premier screening of the Scholastic Scrimmage 50th anniversary documentary hosted at Lehigh Valley Public Media's Univest Public Media Center.

Friday Features:
- Trivia, hosted by David Graf
- Photo and memory display
- Networking & Refreshments

Saturday Features:
- Documentary screening
- Alumni memory recording opportunity
- Networking & Refreshments

Join the celebration by visiting https://trib.al/ZT8sQDj

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