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With a $100,000 grant secured by state Sen. Nick Miller, R-14th District, the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown renovated the 53-year-old gymnasium at its Sixth Street Clubhouse.

Learn how to paint like Bob Ross, or draw cartoons from a professional anime artist. The classes are part of ArtQuest's spring workshops held at the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Spring Garden Elementary School and the Artist Garages in Allentown.

Also citing presidential executive orders, NASD could up going over its coursework with a fine-tooth comb.

The 2025 season, led by artistic director Jason King Jones and managing director Casey William Gallagher, includes nine productions.

Northampton Area School Board approved its role in the deal, while Bethlehem Area School Board is up for the same vote in the coming weeks.

A draft version of East Penn School District's budget for the 2025-2026 school year includes a 0.84-mill tax hike. The district has raised property taxes nine times in the past 10 years.

The Bethlehem Tides swim team is returning for another competitive season this summer. Registration for ages 6 through high school opens soon, with swimmers gaining access to Memorial Pool and a skill-building experience.

This week on Watching the Skies, a look at efforts to preserve the artifacts that remain on the moon’s surface.

The Boys and Girls Club of Easton's weekend food giveaway isn't just a place to pick up some pantry staples, it's a community unto itself where people can connect with new friends and neighbors.

The foundation supports student-athletes by providing academic support and pairing them with mentors. Saquon Barkley's foundation and St. Luke's University Health Network are among the partners in the effort.

The Parkland School Board appointed David Ellowitch to fill the vacant two-year seat left by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman’s resignation.

Students at Dieruff High School were placed on a brief lockdown Tuesday morning after a teen was taken into custody by law enforcement, authorities said.

Northampton Area Board of Education said it would have been on the hook for about $9.5 million if construction contracts were cancelled for a new elementary school.

Bethlehem Area School District's board of education heard a presentation on a proposed charter school, the Bethlehem STEAM Academy, on Monday evening, with the new learning institution focusing on "integrated learning."

Pa.'s governor wants more students to take advantage of the universal free breakfast program in schools across the state. He is challenging administrators to promote the program and increase participation.

The school district denied the application earlier this year. STEAM charters are also applying for charters in Bethlehem and Whitehall.

According to a survey conducted by Breakthrough Research, Easton's cherished Crayola has been ranked as one of the most "authentic" brands in America.

A bill that would give Pennsylvania school districts greater flexibility to have shorter school weeks or longer days is headed to the governor's desk.

Capt. Jonathan Taylor's sword is on display at Nitschmann Middle School. He died in early 1863 after being wounded 105 days earlier at the Battle of Fredericksburg.

The newest iteration of the East Penn School Board had its first regular meeting, and established an agreement with Emmaus to hire elementary school crossing guards.

You are the Light is a recognition program in the Allentown School District that celebrates staff and students. The district randomly selects honorees each month to be featured on LehighValleyNews.com.

Former board members Nancy Wilt, Patrick Palmer and Evelyn Santana did not seek re-election.