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Jai Smith

Jai Smith is the founder and editor-in-chief of Lehigh Daily, an independent, reader-funded news outlet covering Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, Pennsylvania. Since launching it in June 2024, he has reported on Lehigh Valley government, development and community life, and he shoots the photos and video and builds the site himself. He has spoken on Lenfest Institute panels about local news, appeared on WHYY, and works with Free Press on Pennsylvania legislation to fund local journalism. He lives in Bethlehem.

349 articlesSince 2024

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After Kingda Ka, Six Flags Great Adventure begins building its next skyline icon

A year after Kingda Ka was demolished, Six Flags Great Adventure is preparing to raise its next skyline-defining roller coaster. The park said Tuesday that...

June 2, 4:44 p.m.

Lehigh Valley Comic Convention to mark 25 years this weekend in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley Comic Convention will mark its 25th anniversary this weekend with a two-day event at the Allentown Fairgrounds Agri-Plex/Expo Center,...

June 2, 1:11 p.m.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opens Easton bakery at 3788 Nazareth Road

EASTON, Pa. — Nothing Bundt Cakes has opened a new bakery in Easton, bringing the national specialty cake chain to another Lehigh Valley community. The...

June 1, 7:21 p.m.

Two charged after juveniles are robbed at gunpoint during Bethlehem sneaker sale

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Sekani Damani Hartley, 23, of Bethlehem, and Israel Alexis Cortes, 23, of Allentown, were arrested Saturday after police said they robbed two...

June 1, 12:44 p.m.

Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley opens 2026 season at new Allentown home, Coca-Cola Park

ALLENTOWN, Pa — Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley filled the parking lots at Coca-Cola Park on Sunday morning, drawing hundreds of show vehicles and thousands...

May 31, 4:28 p.m.

Valley Fruits & Veggies opens strawberry season on 55 acres it kept in farming

BATH, Pa. — The strawberries are ripe again, and for the first time, families are pulling them from the rows at Valley Fruits & Veggies’...

May 31, 1:25 p.m.

Driver charged in fiery Bethlehem crash had meth and THC in his system, DA says

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A 27-year-old man has been charged with 29 counts in the May 14 crash at a Bethlehem intersection that hospitalized three people...

May 30, 4:26 p.m.

Ex-Bethlehem police officer Sean Reifel joins ‘Love Island USA’ season 8 cast

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A Bethlehem police officer announced as a cast member for the next season of “Love Island USA” is no longer with the...

May 29, 11:56 a.m.

Sample 10 finalists’ desserts at Baked into Bethlehem finals May 30, tickets $5

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The public will get a literal taste of the region’s home-baking talent Saturday, May 30, when 10 finalists present their signature desserts...

May 28, 8:59 p.m.

Free dental clinic returns to Allentown this weekend, no insurance or appointment required

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Free dental care comes to the Allentown Fairgrounds this weekend, as the MOM-n-PA Dental Mission sets up a temporary clinic offering exams,...

May 28, 5:18 p.m.

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