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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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Councilman Pintabone announces 13th Annual Turkey Giveaway

EASTON, PA — Councilman Frank J. Pintabone will distribute free turkeys to Easton residents in need on Nov. 22, marking the 13th year of the...

Nov. 5, 2025

Bethlehem Township Police searching for Dollar Tree flasher

Update: Bethlehem Township Police have identified the individual in question as of Wednesday, Nov 5. BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Bethlehem Township police are seeking the...

Nov. 4, 2025

From bacon cinnamon rolls to 50/50 burgers, Pa. Bacon Fest delivers

EASTON, Pa. — Thousands of bacon enthusiasts packed downtown Easton on Saturday as PA Bacon Fest 2025 kicked off its two-day run, drawing shoulder-to-shoulder crowds...

Nov. 1, 2025

Café 23 brings dinner service to downtown Emmaus

EMMAUS, Pa. — The faith-based brunch destination known for fresh, locally sourced ingredients is expanding its hours to include dinner service three nights a week...

Oct. 31, 2025

Mom Market brings 65 women-owned businesses to Bethlehem’s Rose Garden

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Mothers, entrepreneurs and community members gathered Sunday at the Rose Garden for the fall edition of The Mom Market, a quarterly event...

Oct. 26, 2025

Hundreds celebrate Halloween magic at first-ever Easton Witches Walk

EASTON, Pa. — Downtown Easton was alive with magic, music and Halloween spirit this weekend during the city’s first-ever Witches Walk Festival, a two-day celebration...

Oct. 25, 2025

Billionaire Jared Isaacman talks space walk, Elon Musk at Lehigh University

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Entrepreneur and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman told a Lehigh University audience that space exploration stands at a transformative moment, with dramatically falling...

Oct. 15, 2025

Palmer police seek man in Home Depot power tool thefts

PALMER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Palmer Township Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man suspected of stealing power tools in two separate incidents...

Oct. 13, 2025

Toddler killed in Lehigh County traffic incident under investigation

UPPER MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 1½-year-old boy died Thursday after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in Lehigh County, authorities said. The incident occurred...

Oct. 10, 2025

Bethlehem police seek man who exposed genitals to women

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Bethlehem Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with multiple indecent exposure incidents....

Oct. 8, 2025

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