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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.

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‘Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical’ makes Lehigh Valley debut at Civic Theatre of Allentown May 8-17

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Civic Theatre of Allentown will stage the Lehigh Valley premiere of “Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical” from May 8 to 17 at...

May 1, 12:30 p.m.

Iconic Dixie Cup lowered from Wilson Borough’s century-old factory [PHOTOS]

The 50,000-gallon Dixie Cup that has greeted Lehigh Valley travelers from a factory rooftop off Route 22 for decades was lowered to the ground Thursday...

April 30, 10:08 p.m.

Volunteer podiatrist joins Allentown Rescue Mission’s free clinic, sneaker donations sought

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Allentown Rescue Mission has added a board-certified podiatrist to the volunteer team at its in-house DeSales Free Medical Clinic, filling a...

April 29, 6:29 p.m.

Free lunch for all? Bethlehem school board weighs pilot program as costs climb

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A month after roughly 70 to 100 people packed the Bethlehem Area School District board to demand free lunch for every student,...

April 28, 8:38 p.m.

Wicked Plant Fest draws crowds to SteelStacks for sixth year in Bethlehem

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Plant collectors, casual hobbyists and curious passersby packed the SteelStacks campus on Sunday for the sixth annual Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Fest,...

April 27, 4:01 p.m.

2026 Liberty High School Athletic Signing [PHOTOS]

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Thirty-one Liberty High School seniors announced their college athletic commitments Friday at the school’s annual College Selection Ceremony, capping a week of...

April 26, 8:37 p.m.

Pickle Fest returns to Slatington Saturday with 40 vendors and pickle sangria on tap

The second annual Pickle Fest will fill the Slatington Farmers Market on Saturday, April 25, with roughly 40 vendors offering handmade pickles, pickle sangria, pickle...

April 24, 9:55 p.m.

Empire Fiber Internet expands into the Lehigh Valley with 100% fiber and no long-term contracts

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — After two years of preparation, Empire Fiber Internet is now actively building a 100% fiber-optic network across the Lehigh Valley. CEO Kevin...

April 23, 6:54 p.m.

Allentown’s Lance Anoa’i, cousin of Roman Reigns, wins Power Slap debut

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Allentown native Lance Anoa’i knocked out Amanpreet Singh in the second round of his Power Slap debut Friday, April 17, at The...

April 22, 9:23 p.m.

Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley finds new home at Coca-Cola Park after SteelStacks cancellation

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley will return this summer after all, with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs stepping in to host the popular...

April 21, 11:35 a.m.

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