WDIY Headlines
Laurie Hackett is joined by Maggie Reilly of City Center and Dr. Dean Donaher and Emery Oberholzer from Bethlehem Catholic High School to talk about giving back in their own communities.
May 18 - 24, 2026
Join WDIY for the return of our one-of-a-kind, live game show at Easton's historic State Theatre on October 27. Tickets on-sale now!
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The Retail Resiliency: Is This an Illusion? Dr. Kamran Afshar takes a look at this and more in his synopsis of this week's economic news and trends across the Lehigh Valley and nation. -
Chloe Cole-Wilson is joined by Magnus Mateo, a genderfluid, neurodivergent poet, performer, and event organizer whose work expresses feelings of grief and healing. -
Jack McCallum recalls a hometown tradition that feels unbelievable today, but that raised no eyebrows when he was a child experiencing it. -
This week's highlights include a look at colonial life in the Slate Belt, a self-guided tour of local landmarks, and a community celebration with more than 20 area organizations. -
One of the state’s most notable Congressional races is shaping up in the Lehigh Valley. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.
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President Trump isn't much of a Bible-quoter, but some members of his administration are, and they have used Scripture to frame controversial policies as justified by the Good Book. -
Israel says it will intensify attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon and U.S. military struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites as envoys continued negotiations for a deal that would end the three-month war. -
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations. -
New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy. -
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
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