WLVR News

03/07/2026

📣Guess what time it is, Neighbors! 🤗 Be My Neighbor Day is back this year at the Univest Public Media Center on Saturday, April 18th, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.! Save the date for our free, family-friendly event powered by PNC and presented in partnership with Fred Rogers Productions. Explore what it means to care for our homes, our neighbors, and our neighborhoods.

Register for Be My Neighbor Day Now! https://trib.al/YGKqL7n

Thank you to our supporters: Just Born, Inc., Da Vinci Science Center, and Rich Mar Florist

02/24/2026

A special thank you to The Apollo Grill and BSI Corporate Benefits for hosting a fundraising event in support of Lehigh Valley Public Media, home of PBS39 and Lehighvalleynews.com. The Apollo Grill raised an incredible $9,475 and BSI matched the first $5,000, creating a powerful impact for local public media.

Because of their generosity, we’re able to support 15 schools through the Crazy 8’s After School program. We’re proud to recognize Rachel Griffith and Tony DaRe as Good Helper Award honorees. The Lehigh Valley Public Media Good Helper Award, supported by PPL Corporation, recognizes individuals and organizations who go above and beyond in their commitment to the community.

01/26/2026

01/21/2026

Last week, we shared difficult news about changes at Lehigh Valley Public Media. We know this raised important questions.

Our mission and vision have not changed. We remain committed to informing, educating, and connecting the Lehigh Valley by delivering trusted local journalism, meaningful storytelling, and educational programs.

What is changing today is how we do the work. The traditional high-volume model for local media is no longer sustainable or effective. We are shifting toward a more focused approach, going deeper on fewer issues that matter most to this community.

This allows for clearer context, stronger follow-up, and information people can actually use and understand.

This is an evolving approach, and we know we won’t get everything right immediately. We are committed to listening, learning, and adjusting as we move forward, guided by the needs of this community.

Thank you for being part of the Lehigh Valley Public Media community and for continuing to engage with us as we build a more sustainable future for local media.

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More than half the journalists at LehighValleyNews.com learned they were losing their jobs Friday.

01/19/2026

More than half the journalists at LehighValleyNews.com learned they were losing their jobs Friday.

01/15/2026

01/04/2026

ArtsQuest’s annual Souper Bowl, in which area restaurants compete to create the best bouillons and superior stews, will return for a 16th year, it was announced. The event will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 1 in Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.

12/21/2025

As this year winds down, we’re looking ahead to what’s next at LehighValleyNews.com.

In 2026, we’ll continue delivering independent local reporting on politics, public health and safety, education, arts and culture, and the environment - especially during a pivotal year for our democracy.

Our goal? $17,250 by midnight on December 31 - and thanks to NewsMatch, every dollar is doubled - turning it into $34,500 for local news without a paywall.

If free, local news matters to you, help us start 2026 strong.

https://LehighValleyNews.com/donate

12/08/2025

Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts are working to contain the political fallout that may come when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act.

12/05/2025

The coalition of 35 House lawmakers is led by Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia. They’re calling for a vote by Dec. 18 in both chambers of Congress, ahead of the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits by year's end.

12/02/2025