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 Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lehigh County will hold a flag-raising and proclamation ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 1, to launch Suicide Prevention Month,...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — The Bethlehem Police Department released a public report Friday defending its use of Flock automated license plate readers, saying they are investigative...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Arrests at Musikfest more than doubled this year, and total police incidents reached a five-year high, even as attendance at the festival...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Dr. Renato Lajara will read to children at three Bethlehem Area Public Library branches this month, giving...
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The free festival known until this year as the International Cultural Festival returns Saturday, Aug. 22, under a new name: Lehigh Valley...
Jose A. Cardona, 26, of South Whitehall Township, died Aug. 3 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash on July 31 in Allentown, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's office.
The West Ward Community Initiative will host its annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, next to Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton. The free event features a cookout, live music and activities with local first responders.