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.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The City of Allentown has installed its first public health vending machine, providing residents with free, confidential access to essential health and...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and the Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority will distribute free steering wheel locks to combat rising vehicle...
SCHNECKSVILLE, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley Zoo will host its ninth annual Food Truck Festival from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1, presented by Whitetail Disposal....
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Members of the Lehigh Car Club brought their automotive enthusiasm to the Euro-themed Cars and Coffee event at the SteelStacks on Sunday,...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — ArtsQuest will host its second annual Cold Brew Hullabaloo on Sunday, Sept. 14, at Musikfest Café, bringing together local coffee shops and...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The City of Bethlehem held a flag-raising ceremony Friday at Payrow Plaza to commemorate Ukraine’s Independence Day, bringing together members of the...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office on Friday identified a 28-year-old Allentown man who jumped from the Tilghman Street Bridge into the Lehigh...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley presented by Koch Automotive Group will hold its second-to-last event of the season Sunday, August 24, from...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 62-year-old Salisbury Township man died Monday morning following a collision between his vehicle and a LANTA bus, according to the Lehigh...