Nicole Hackett

1 week ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Nicole Hackett

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. And the Lehigh Valley is planning to commemorate its own role in the history of the country. Lehigh Valley 250, a collection of six regional arts, culture, education and history organizations, has formed to do just that. It will create a series of exhibitions, walking tours, digital offerings and performances beginning this year and carrying through July 2026.

2 weeks ago | thebrownandwhite.com | Nicole Hackett

A fire broke out at the Five 10 Flats on East Third Street. Five fire trucks and multiple police cars are currently at the scene. Emergency vehicle sirens were first heard around 1:15 p.m. By 1:33 p.m. the fire trucks started to hose off the building. A fifth fire truck arrived at the scene at 1:52 p.m.Police are blocking off the South Bethlehem Greenway on Pierce Street. Non-emergency dispatch and police officers at the scene declined to comment at this time.

2 weeks ago | thebrownandwhite.com | Nicole Hackett

Growing up, I experienced what, at the time, felt like an unconventional childhood. My parents divorced when I was 7 amid the 2008 financial crisis, when my dad lost his job. Soon after, he moved across the country to find work that paid enough to keep our house located in an affluent area of Connecticut. For seven years, my dad hopped around to various places — from Montana to Oregon to Pennsylvania. While some jobs were closer than others, it always felt like he was a world away.

2 weeks ago | pioneerpublishers.com | Nicole Hackett

CLAYTON, CA (Apr. 28, 2025) — It’s tomato time. Tomatoes are the single most planted food crop in Clayton Valley raised bed veggie gardens. Gardeners covet the tomato and base their entire veggie growing success on the production of this juicy, sweet fruit. Many folks know which tomato selection they want. They have their tried-and-true tomatoes that yield yearly bounties, and they will only install those. Meanwhile, those new to gardening are looking for answers.

3 weeks ago | lehighvalleynews.com | Nicole Hackett

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Various shades of blue blend together on a wall in the second floor common area of Louis E. Dieruff High School, representing students' husky pride. After seven weeks of embracing creative skills, 81 10th-graders on Friday unveiled the mural they painted in collaboration with local artist Kyle Edwards.