The Three Best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley

There are more than a dozen or so McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley. On one recent visit to a location below, it got me thinking… Just where are the best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley located?

Disclaimer: be sure to visit a local restaurant and support local businesses; but stay with me here, this is still a valid question.

Moravian University Millennium Fellows 2025

Eight Moravian University students have been named to the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025, a prestigious global leadership program presented by the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) and United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI). Moravian joins the University of Pennsylvania as the only two institutions in Pennsylvania to host a Millennium cohort this year.

L.L.Bean’s Witch, Warlock, and Zombie Paddle Returns to Lake Nockamixon

L.L.Bean is bringing some spooky outdoor fun to Lake Nockamixon this weekend with its Witch, Warlock, and Zombie Stand-Up Paddleboard or Kayak Outing and Food Drive in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.

Participants are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes and paddle alongside L.L.Bean’s Outdoor Discovery instructors, who will be wearing their own witch, warlock, and zombie attire for a fun fall adventure on the water.

Tea with Ty: Exploring the Heart of Downtown Bethlehem

If you’ve spent time in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, chances are you’ve seen Ty Versocki out and about! As manager of the Downtown Bethlehem Association, Ty has been visiting shops, restaurants, and organizations for the ongoing video series Tea with Ty, giving viewers an inside look at the people and stories that make downtown special.

From conversations with Knobs ‘N Knockers to tours of Hand Cut Crystal, The Bethlehem Food Co-Op, and Franklin Hill Vineyards, Ty shares a slice of life from every corner of the city. The series also spotlights local favorites like Bethlehem Brew Works, The Melting Pot, and Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, showing how each contributes to Bethlehem’s creative and welcoming downtown community.

Mostly Lehigh Valley Basketball Stars

The Lehigh Valley’s got a pretty wild basketball history. Some of the names on this list were born here, others showed up for college or to play with the Allentown Jets, but they all helped put local hoops on the map.

We rounded up a few who stood out the most:

Basketball runs deep in the Lehigh Valley. Some of these players were born and raised here. Others came through for college, for a few pro seasons, or to coach local teams like the Allentown Jets or the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs. Together, they helped build a basketball legacy that stretches from packed high school gyms to NBA courts and overseas leagues.

Here are a few names that tell the story.

Rooted Documentary Returns to Bethlehem This October

Rooted, a 75-minute documentary about the transformation of Bethlehem from a steel town to an arts town, will be screened twice this October, each followed by conversations that deepen the story.

After premiering at the SouthSide Film Festival and earning a nomination for Best Documentary at the Newark International Film Festival, Rooted continues to spark discussion about the city’s creative rebirth. The film draws from more than 200 hours of interviews, archival footage, music, and photographs, weaving together the voices of the artists who helped shape Bethlehem’s cultural identity.

Boys & Girls Club of Allentown Wins NASA’s VIRTEX Video Competition

The Boys & Girls Club of Allentown (BGCA) has been named the national winner of NASA’s August 2025 VIRTEX Video Competition for its project “Space Cadets at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown.”

The award highlights BGCA’s participation in NASA’s VIRTEX program, Virtual Field Trips to Extreme Environments, which connects students with NASA scientists through hands-on STEM learning. Allentown’s Space Cadets spent the summer exploring space science, conducting experiments, and learning about STEM careers.