WLVR News

11/07/2025

The Christmas tree for Bethlehem's annual display was delivered to Payrow Plaza on Wednesday. The 43-foot-tall spruce was donated by the Simoes family of Bethlehem Township.

11/06/2025

Nothing brings out the holiday magic like our Lehigh Valley community! ✨

What's dropping like a fresh blanket of snow on November 6? ❄️

Home for the Holidays: The Lehigh Valley's Holiday Gift Guide in podcast format!

Look no further for local shopping, cozy decor, creative gifts, and exclusive giveaways - brought to you by WDIY, Tiffany Sondergaard --ts Brand Elevation, and Lehigh Valley Public Media (PBS39, 91.3 WLVR News, Lehighvalleynews.com).

Listen weekly as hosts Tiffany Sondergaard and WDIY 88.1 FM's Margaret McConnell share inspiration, interviews, and a chance to win amazing prizes!

Find Home for the Holidays on PBS39's YouTube channel at https://pbs39.org/podcasts/ or your favorite podcast platform.



With thanks to our sponsors and partners: Community Bank, N.A., SouthSide Arts District, The Rising Tide Community Loan Fund, and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. ✨

10/18/2025

10/16/2025

So proud of our team members who were honored at the Keystone Media Awards Luncheon today in Harrisburg!

The Keystone Media Awards recognize outstanding journalism across Pennsylvania — work that embodies integrity, relevance, and a deep commitment to serving the public. By honoring excellence, these awards encourage journalists to keep improving their craft and, in turn, their communities.

Pictured here: Jenny Roberts, Megan Frank, Brittany Sweeney, Jeff Frederick, Phil Gianficaro.

Lehigh Valley Public Media is PBS39, 91.3 WLVR, and LehighValleyNews.com. Our dedicated team took home:
- 1st Place, Feature Story: Jenny Roberts, Allentown boxing gym is ‘best-kept secret’
- 1st Place, Best Regularly scheduled news or talk program: Insights with LehighValleyNews.com, Megan Frank
- 1st Place, Best Sports Feature: Phil Gianficaro, Jeff Frederick, Eric Werner, Samantha Bode — Win, Dad, Win!: Bethlehem’s Darian Cruz aims for Olympic gold
- 1st Place, News Video: Grace Oddo, Election Day in the Lehigh Valley
- 1st Place, Sports Video: Staff, Darian Cruz aims for Olympic gold
- 1st Place, Best Documentary: Dream Monster: A memoir, Christine Dempsey
- 2nd Place, Sports Feature: Phil Gianficaro, Win, Dad, Win!: Bethlehem’s Darian Cruz aims for Olympic gold
- 2nd Place, Best Feature: Grover Silcox, Jeff Frederick and Samantha Bode — Living in the Lehigh Valley: Boxing to Mentor
- 2nd Place, Best Public Service: Brittany Sweeney, Jeff Frederick, Samantha Bode, Grover Silcox — Community Conversation: Unhoused in the Lehigh Valley
- 2nd Place, Podcast (Broadcast): Sip and Spin, Christine Dempsey
- Honorable Mention, Best Feature: Patrick’s Picks, Christine Dempsey

09/22/2025

This week, a look at the planet Saturn which is shining particularly brightly.

09/14/2025

We are so grateful for an incredible afternoon in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for "Walking Through History: Moravian Women in the Revolutionary Era" with our neighbors, friends, and partners.

We started with a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site lead by Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites to kick off the event.

Following the tour, we entered the Grand Ballroom of Hotel Bethlehem for a delicious luncheon featuring an exclusive screening of the soon-to-be-released documentary series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

We enjoyed dessert as our special guest speakers, Dr. Katherine Faull (Founding Executive Director, Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage, Moravian University) and Scott Paul Gordon (Professor of English and Andrew W. Mellon Chair, Lehigh University) hosted by Lehigh Valley Public Media's Brittany Sweeney shared their expertise.

After the luncheon, another group headed out to enjoy a second walking tour - now armed with a greater understanding of the events and people who shaped a large portion of Bethlehem's history and faith story.

If you missed it, don’t fret! There are more events celebrating the history of our region and nation through our yearlong programming. Visit PBS39.org/LV250 for details!

Thank you to our community partners and for creating meaningful afternoon for our guests.

Special thanks to for making this event possible.



P.S. If you're curious about the rocks - you need to sign-up for a tour with our friends at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites!

09/13/2025

🚍 Join LVPM On the Road to see Ken Burns!

Join Lehigh Valley Public Media and WHYY on Thursday, October 9 for A Day in the Heart of the Revolution.

✨ Be among the first to preview Ken Burns’ brand-new documentary series The American Revolution.
🎤 Stay for an unforgettable on-stage conversation between Ken Burns and Fresh Air’s Terry Gross.
📍 A full day of history, storytelling, and community connection in Philadelphia.

Choose your experience:
🔹 The Patriot Experience – General admission ticket + special giveaway.
🔹 The Revolutionary Experience – General admission + round-trip charter transportation, reception access, VIP seating, and more.

🎟️ Tickets are limited! Reserve your seat today → https://trib.al/fHpXeRt

09/08/2025

How will upcoming policy shifts affect our schools? 🎙️

Be part of our Community Conversation: The Changing Landscape of Education on September 25th, 6 to 7 PM at the Univest Public Media Center, 839 Sesame Street, Bethlehem, PA.

Hosted by Brittany Sweeney, we’ll explore the impacts of these changes on local education. Don't miss this insightful discussion!

👉 RSVP at the link in the comments to join us live!

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

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