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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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Mom Market returns to Bethlehem Rose Garden May 17 with 75+ women-owned businesses

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Mom Market will return to the Bethlehem Rose Garden on Sunday, May 17, for its spring edition, the fourth seasonal market...

April 18, 9:48 a.m.

The kids are alright: Lehigh Valley students are ready to lead the next generation of local news

When Kelli Tremba, Staff Development Facilitator at Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit, reached out to me in September 2025 about a local journalism summit, I was...

April 17, 7:04 p.m.

Tired of the “bulls***” at the store? This Bethlehem farmer was too

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The barbershop had that usual Friday energy: clippers buzzing, conversations overlapping, guys chopping it up across chairs, when one of the guys...

April 11, 4:08 p.m.

Easton man who scattered hook-laced dog treats sentenced to state prison

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — An Easton man who scattered beef sticks laced with fishhooks and razor blades along downtown sidewalks was sentenced Thursday to 1 to...

April 9, 1:58 p.m.

Taiba Sultana ballot removal affirmed by Pa. Supreme Court, ending 18th District primary challenge

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today affirmed a lower court order removing Taiba Sultana, a former Easton City Council member, from the May...

April 9, 12:41 p.m.

Easton plants Cedar of Lebanon tree at Arbor Day ceremony, honoring Lebanese community’s 125-year roots in the city

EASTON, Pa. — A Cedar of Lebanon tree grown from a seed tied to a 1960 gift from Lebanon to the United States was planted...

April 7, 7:58 p.m.

Chef Kadon Barnwell opens Bincho-Don island cuisine at Easton Public Market

EASTON, Pa. — Kadon Barnwell spent years cooking in some of New Jersey’s most decorated kitchens. Now he has a smoker, a tight menu and...

April 4, 5:57 p.m.

Small plane lands on I-78 in Weisenberg Township, closing eastbound lanes

WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A small single-engine aircraft made an unscheduled landing Saturday morning on Interstate 78 in Weisenberg Township, Lehigh County, shutting down the...

April 4, 10:27 a.m.

French Montana, Max B bring Wave Gods Narcos Tour to Allentown’s Archer Music Hall in June

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — French Montana and Max B are bringing their Wave Gods Narcos Tour to Allentown on June 27 for the only Pennsylvania stop...

April 3, 4:33 p.m.

Judge orders Taiba Sultana off Pa. Senate primary ballot; she appeals

A Pennsylvania appellate court has ordered Taiba Sultana, a former Easton City Council member, removed from the May 19 Democratic primary ballot for the state’s...

April 3, 10:09 a.m.

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