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Kate Scuffle welcomes Anne Lewis and Paris Crayton III from DeSales University to talk about their upcoming performance of A Civil War Christmas by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel.

Kate Scuffle welcomes Anne Lewis and Paris Crayton III from DeSales University to talk about their upcoming performance of A Civil War Christmas by Pulitzer Prize-winner Paula Vogel.

John Pearce welcomes Carla Messinger, a Lenape descendant and Director, Cultural Educator, Consultant and Preservationist at Native American Heritage Programs, for a conversation about the many facets and contributions of Native Americans

John Pearce welcomes Carla Messinger, a Lenape descendant and Director, Cultural Educator, Consultant and Preservationist at Native American Heritage Programs, for a conversation about the many facets and contributions of Native Americans

On this episode of What's In a Name?, Mike Flynn takes another dive into Lehigh Valley history with an exploration of Emmaus, in southern Lehigh County. As part of his investigation, Mike speaks with Jeanne Harakal, president of the Emmaus Historical Society about the roots of the borough's name in the Bible and the Moravian Church, as well as why there are two spellings of Emmaus...or is it "Emaus?"

A newly-published book chronicles the history of performances at one of the Lehigh Valley’s most well-known music listening houses. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

Till is about Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American from Chicago who was abducted and killed in 1955 while visiting an uncle in Mississippi. The film is told from the perspective of Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), and is directed by Chinonye Chukwu. Look for multiple Oscar nominations for Till.

America’s oldest operational drive-in theater, located in Lehigh County, is under new management. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

Till is about Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American from Chicago who was abducted and killed in 1955 while visiting an uncle in Mississippi. The film is told from the perspective of Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley (Danielle Deadwyler), and is directed by Chinonye Chukwu. Look for multiple Oscar nominations for Till.

A newly-announced grant will go toward the preservation of several historical structures in Lehigh County. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.