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The Lehigh Valley GreenFaith Circle is planning to sound the alarm on climate justice as part of a global, multi-faith action. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

WDIY's James Johnson speaks with Andrew Laties, director of the Easton Book Festival, about the 2021 event, which runs from October 16-24, and the features it has to offer for readers of all ages.

A celebration of food, music, outstanding individuals and more will be taking place this Saturday in Easton during the Second Annual Northampton County Festival. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

Dr. Jeffrey Jahre of St. Luke's University Health Network is back with another update on COVID-19 including Delta case rates in the Lehigh Valley, vaccine boosters and what you need to know, annual flu shots and potential complications plus how St. Luke's is working with Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley and more.

A lesser-known grape variety will be the center of attention at a Lehigh Valley Wine Trail event this weekend. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has the details.

OraSure Technologies has been awarded another multi-million-dollar contract from the federal government to build up manufacturing capacity of its COVID-19 rapid antigen test. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

The Allentown Health Bureau is offering no appointment Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to qualifying individuals at the IBEW headquarters beginning October 1. WDIY’s James Johnson has more.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is ready to provide COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to eligible individuals across the region. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

The Northampton County Elections Office has announced that four ballot drop boxes will be installed for the upcoming November 2 election. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has this report.

In Allentown, Mack Defense - a subsidiary of Mack Trucks - introduced its new military-grade heavy dump truck, and the U.S. Army has ordered 99 of them as part of a multi-million-dollar contract. WDIY's James Johnson has more.