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To close out PRIDE month, Justan Parker Fields welcomes Liz Bradbury, Director of the Training Institute of the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center for a conversation about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community in the Lehigh Valley and reflection of how far the community has come forward with recognition and equality.

Steve Aaronson and Rosalie Viscomi welcome Mike Ventola from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for a weekly report on the team from the previous week, what's coming up this week, player statistics, promotions and events going on at Coca-Cola Park and more.

A constitutional right to an abortion no longer exists. WDIY's Marcie Lightwood spoke with President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Keystone Melissa Reed for her reaction and resolve in the face of the Supreme Court's decision.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is back with another coronavirus update discussing the still ever-present dangers of the Omicron B.A.2 subvariant and other COVID mutations, recent CDC vaccine approvals for children, monkeypox, and more.

Steve Aaronson and Rosalie Viscomi welcome Mike Ventola from the Lehigh Valley IronPigs for a weekly report on the team from the previous week, what's coming up this week, player statistics, promotions and events going on at Coca-Cola Park and more.

St. Luke's University Health Network's Dr. Jeffrey Jahre is backfor another coronavirus update as he reviews the dangers of COVID-19, discusses the uptick in cases caused by the B.A.2 variant of Omicron, the differences in symptoms and effects of Delta versus B.A. 2, the masking controversy, and how taking personal responsibility of risk is the best strategy.

Yesterday, June 20, at Allentown’s city hall, a crowd of around 50 people gathered to raise an intersectional pride flag as a symbol of the values which the city’s government strives to uphold; those values being: equity, community, and inclusion. WDIY’s Sienna Gallus has more.

The Celtic Cultural Alliance has announced the full entertainment lineup for its 35th Anniversary Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival, which will take place later this year. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has the details.

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network has been awarded $250,000 in grant money in support of its capital campaign to build a new hospital in Center Valley. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.

St. Luke’s University Health Network will again run a program this summer to ensure that children in Allentown and Quakertown do not go without nutritious meals. WDIY’s Sarit Laschinsky has more.