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Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor was in Easton last week to announce a major investment in a trail creation project.
State Provides Funding for Easton Highline Project | WDIY Local News
Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor was in Easton last week to announce a major investment in a trail creation project. WDIY's James Zipprodt reports.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Pennsylvania's Lieutenant Governor was in Easton last week to announce a major investment in a trail creation project.
❤️ WDIY is giving away a weekend getaway for two to the 35th Annual Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest! You have until Valentine's Day to enter. ⤵️
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January 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
❤️ WDIY is giving away a weekend getaway for two to the 35th Annual Boscov's Berks Jazz Fest! You have until Valentine's Day to enter. ⤵️
wdiy.org/berksjazz26
wdiy.org/berksjazz26
The National Weather Service has released snow totals for the winter storm from a handful of Lehigh Valley locations. Let us know how much you got in the comments!
January 26, 2026 at 11:29 AM
The National Weather Service has released snow totals for the winter storm from a handful of Lehigh Valley locations. Let us know how much you got in the comments!
For this month's #CharlaComunitaria, Aurea Ortiz talked with Dr. Ben Iobst about how his experience in the military and as a first responder led him to help others like him to mental health support.
Normalizing the Struggle with Dr. Ben Iobst | Charla Comunitaria
Aurea Ortiz sits down with Dr. Ben Iobst, a public safety professional who shares how his personal journey put him on a path to supporting veterans and first responders.
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January 26, 2026 at 1:59 AM
For this month's #CharlaComunitaria, Aurea Ortiz talked with Dr. Ben Iobst about how his experience in the military and as a first responder led him to help others like him to mental health support.
The incredible aspect of biomimicry is that for nearly any physical challenge that we as a society have faced ― nature has already created a perfected version of the solution.
Biomimicry: Designing like Nature to Solve Human Problems | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang discusses biomimicry, a field that encourages us to embrace the perfection of what nature created and use it as a roadmap.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The incredible aspect of biomimicry is that for nearly any physical challenge that we as a society have faced ― nature has already created a perfected version of the solution.
On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon looks at the evolution of firefighting efforts in Bethlehem dating back to the days of the early Moravian settlers.
Bethlehem Fire Fighting | Landmarks with Leon
Rachel Leon looks at the evolution of firefighting efforts in Bethlehem dating back to the days of the early Moravian settlers.
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January 25, 2026 at 10:04 PM
On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon looks at the evolution of firefighting efforts in Bethlehem dating back to the days of the early Moravian settlers.
An extreme winter storm is underway impacting two-thirds of the U.S. NPR has collected these photos from around the country.
Photos: Massive winter storm sweeps across the U.S.
A look at the extreme winter storm impacting two-thirds of the U.S.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:57 AM
An extreme winter storm is underway impacting two-thirds of the U.S. NPR has collected these photos from around the country.
After a 5-year absence, #HiddenCharms' "Who's on first?" returns tonight with new songs! Listen at 7 PM as Neil and Shelly revisit the theme: "Who sang it first?" You'll hear the first recorded version of cover songs like the Yardbirds' "For Your Love" and Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U."
January 24, 2026 at 9:48 PM
After a 5-year absence, #HiddenCharms' "Who's on first?" returns tonight with new songs! Listen at 7 PM as Neil and Shelly revisit the theme: "Who sang it first?" You'll hear the first recorded version of cover songs like the Yardbirds' "For Your Love" and Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U."
🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford welcomes Easton Mayor Sal Panto, Jr. to explore his experience leading the city he was born and raised in into an era of rebirth.
"We're One Valley" with Mayor Sal Panto Jr. | Trailblazers
Melody Bradford welcomes Easton Mayor Sal Panto Jr. to explore his experience leading the city he was born and raised in into an era of rebirth.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
🎥 VIDEO PREMIERE: On the latest #Trailblazers, Melody Bradford welcomes Easton Mayor Sal Panto, Jr. to explore his experience leading the city he was born and raised in into an era of rebirth.
The new episode of #YouBetYourGarden has arrived! This week, Mike McGrath explains how to combine worms and kitchen scraps to make the perfect compost for your garden. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!
The Worms Go In, the Worms Go Out | You Bet Your Garden
Mike McGrath explains how to make the perfect soil addition for your garden. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!
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January 24, 2026 at 3:02 AM
The new episode of #YouBetYourGarden has arrived! This week, Mike McGrath explains how to combine worms and kitchen scraps to make the perfect compost for your garden. Plus, your fabulous phone calls!
🎟️ Win a pair of tickets to see The Menzingers this Saturday at Archer Music Hall! 🎟️
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Exclusive Giveaway: Win Tickets to See the Menzingers at Archer Music Hall
WDIY is giving away a pair of tickets to see Philadelphia punk legends the Menzingers at Archer Music Hall in Allentown on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:43 PM
🎟️ Win a pair of tickets to see The Menzingers this Saturday at Archer Music Hall! 🎟️
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We'll pick the winners Saturday, January 24th at 10 AM from all of our social media pages. Official rules and more info. ⤵️
✨ How to Enter:
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We'll pick the winners Saturday, January 24th at 10 AM from all of our social media pages. Official rules and more info. ⤵️
On a new episode of #Perspectives, John Pearce sits down with Steven and John Landis, authors of 'Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic,' a book that explores the rise and fall of the fallen industrial giant, alongside exclusive photographs of the inside of the plant after it shut its doors.
"Creating the World We Know" with Steven and John Landis | Perspectives
John Pearce welcomes back Steven and John Landis, authors of 'Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic,' to explore the fall and end of the once great company.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:04 PM
On a new episode of #Perspectives, John Pearce sits down with Steven and John Landis, authors of 'Bethlehem Steel: Rusting Relic,' a book that explores the rise and fall of the fallen industrial giant, alongside exclusive photographs of the inside of the plant after it shut its doors.
For this week's movie review, Paul Willistein looks at 'The Housemaid' from director Paul Feig. Allentown native Amanda Seyfried plays a wealthy housewife whose unpredictable behavior causes friction between her and new housemaid Millie.
The Housemaid | At the Movies
Allentown native Amanda Seyfried plays a wealthy housewife whose unpredictable behavior causes friction between her and new housemaid Millie.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:43 AM
For this week's movie review, Paul Willistein looks at 'The Housemaid' from director Paul Feig. Allentown native Amanda Seyfried plays a wealthy housewife whose unpredictable behavior causes friction between her and new housemaid Millie.
❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: The National Weather Service has released their initial snowfall forecast for the Lehigh Valley for the upcoming winter storm. The area is expected to see 12-18" of snow, falling mainly late Saturday night through early Monday morning, peaking during the daytime Sunday.
January 22, 2026 at 8:39 PM
❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: The National Weather Service has released their initial snowfall forecast for the Lehigh Valley for the upcoming winter storm. The area is expected to see 12-18" of snow, falling mainly late Saturday night through early Monday morning, peaking during the daytime Sunday.
On the latest #InfluenceUnplugged: Celebrating Black Legacy, Lindsay Watson welcomes Andrene Nowell, CEO of Fine Feather Foundation Inc and president of the Allentown School Board, along with Candice Richards, Regional Membership Development Manager at PSECU.
"People Helping People" with Andrene Nowell and Candice Richards | Influence Unplugged
Lindsay Watson is joined by Andrene Nowell, Allentown School Board president, and Candice Richards of PSECU to explore their love for community and local youth.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:09 PM
On the latest #InfluenceUnplugged: Celebrating Black Legacy, Lindsay Watson welcomes Andrene Nowell, CEO of Fine Feather Foundation Inc and president of the Allentown School Board, along with Candice Richards, Regional Membership Development Manager at PSECU.
❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: The risk of the Lehigh Valley receiving over 12" of snow this weekend continues to grow, according to the National Weather Service. The storm would begin Saturday night and continue through Sunday. Specifics including potential mixing with ice and rain remain unclear at this time.
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
❄️ WEATHER UPDATE: The risk of the Lehigh Valley receiving over 12" of snow this weekend continues to grow, according to the National Weather Service. The storm would begin Saturday night and continue through Sunday. Specifics including potential mixing with ice and rain remain unclear at this time.
Today at 6 PM on #YourFinancialChoices, Laurie Siebert, CPA®, AEP® welcomes Bill Henderson and Chris Holland from Valley National Financial Advisors to talk about the state of the market in 2025 and 2026, and answers listener questions.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Today at 6 PM on #YourFinancialChoices, Laurie Siebert, CPA®, AEP® welcomes Bill Henderson and Chris Holland from Valley National Financial Advisors to talk about the state of the market in 2025 and 2026, and answers listener questions.
Ask questions:
📱 During the show: 610-758-8810
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Ask questions:
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Tonight at 8 PM, Your Next Favorite Band is hosting a live podcast interview about the upcoming WDIY benefit concert at the Ice House. On the podcast interview, WDIY Executive Director Margaret McConnell will be a guest along with Lucas Wolk and his fellow Lovecartel band member Ash Kernan.
Defend Public Radio with Lovecartel - Your Next Favorite Band
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January 21, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Tonight at 8 PM, Your Next Favorite Band is hosting a live podcast interview about the upcoming WDIY benefit concert at the Ice House. On the podcast interview, WDIY Executive Director Margaret McConnell will be a guest along with Lucas Wolk and his fellow Lovecartel band member Ash Kernan.
Newly-elected Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski has unveiled the members of her Cabinet, including new appointees to the Director of Corrections and Director of Administration roles.
Zrinski Names County Cabinet Members | WDIY Local News
Northampton County’s new Executive has chosen her Cabinet members. WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Newly-elected Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski has unveiled the members of her Cabinet, including new appointees to the Director of Corrections and Director of Administration roles.
On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon rides the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which aided in the region's industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Lehigh Valley Railroad | Landmarks with Leon
Rachel Leon rides the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which aided in the region's industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:28 PM
On this week's #LandmarksWithLeon, Rachel Leon rides the tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which aided in the region's industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries.
🎶 🌃 How about a little jazz for your Monday night?
Tonight on #Milestones, 9-11 PM, Rob Reagan starts things off by honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the big bands of Orrin Evans and Bill Warfield, plus vocalists Nina Simone, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ben Sidran.
Tonight on #Milestones, 9-11 PM, Rob Reagan starts things off by honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the big bands of Orrin Evans and Bill Warfield, plus vocalists Nina Simone, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ben Sidran.
January 20, 2026 at 2:05 AM
🎶 🌃 How about a little jazz for your Monday night?
Tonight on #Milestones, 9-11 PM, Rob Reagan starts things off by honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the big bands of Orrin Evans and Bill Warfield, plus vocalists Nina Simone, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ben Sidran.
Tonight on #Milestones, 9-11 PM, Rob Reagan starts things off by honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with the big bands of Orrin Evans and Bill Warfield, plus vocalists Nina Simone, Jazzmeia Horn, and Ben Sidran.
On the latest episode of #TheWellBeingReport, Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak talk with guest Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation about the importance of getting everyone involved in building a stronger, healthier community.
Getting Everyone Involved with Dr. Bobby Milstein | The Well-Being Report
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak are joined again by Dr. Bobby Milstein to explore further how to get everyone involved in community development.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
On the latest episode of #TheWellBeingReport, Margaret McConnell and Samantha Shaak talk with guest Dr. Bobby Milstein of the Rippel Foundation about the importance of getting everyone involved in building a stronger, healthier community.
On the latest #LVArtsSalon, @katescuf.bsky.social sits down with Angel Ackerman and Donna Brennan of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG) to explore this year's Write Stuff conference.
Listen to the premiere on 88.1 FM today at 6 PM — or stream anytime wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen to the premiere on 88.1 FM today at 6 PM — or stream anytime wherever you get your podcasts.
By Writers, For Writers with Angel Ackerman and Donna Brennan | LV Arts Salon
Kate Scuffle talks with Angel Ackerman and Donna Brennan of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group about their upcoming 'Write Stuff' conference.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
On the latest #LVArtsSalon, @katescuf.bsky.social sits down with Angel Ackerman and Donna Brennan of the Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (GLVWG) to explore this year's Write Stuff conference.
Listen to the premiere on 88.1 FM today at 6 PM — or stream anytime wherever you get your podcasts.
Listen to the premiere on 88.1 FM today at 6 PM — or stream anytime wherever you get your podcasts.
Arnie Lichten is in the studio for today's #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Listen for three hours of eclectic music, including new releases from the Black Crowes, Emma Swift, Paul Kelly, and Tinsley Ellis. Plus, classic releases from the Rolling Stones, Lehigh Valley local Dina Hall, and Joni Mitchell.
January 19, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Arnie Lichten is in the studio for today's #TheBlend, 1-4 PM! Listen for three hours of eclectic music, including new releases from the Black Crowes, Emma Swift, Paul Kelly, and Tinsley Ellis. Plus, classic releases from the Rolling Stones, Lehigh Valley local Dina Hall, and Joni Mitchell.