Laurie Hackett's latest episode of #ACloserLook features Teri Haddad of Phoebe Ministries who discusses the growing rate of loneliness among our seniors. Then, Mel Klausner, Will Ervin, and Julia Ulrich of the Lehigh Valley's theater scene talk about how local theater teaches and inspires.

"Show Kindness Abundantly" with Teri Haddad, Mel Klausner, Will Ervin, and Julia Ulrich | A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett talks with Teri Haddad of Phoebe Ministries and Mel Klausner, Will Ervin, and Julia Ulrich of the local theatre scene, about building true, lasting connections.

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Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80

The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.

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In Touchstone Theatre's play 'The Poisoner', a journalist returns to his hometown and uncovers a story of power and corporate influence — taking influence from the Flint water crisis. #LVArtsSalon host @katescuf.bsky.social talks with playwright M.M. Haney and director Lee Sunday Evans for more.

Theatre as a Communal Reckoning with M.M. Haney and Lee Sunday Evans | LV Arts Salon

Kate Scuffle is joined by M.M. Haney and Lee Sunday Evans to talk about The Poisoner, their play inspired by the 2014 Flint water crisis, ahead of its debut at Touchstone Theatre.

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It's your weekly dose of good news! For this latest edition of #WhenGoodThingsHappen, Lucille Kincaid shares instances of children teaching adults powerful lessons about kindness, patience, and seeing the good in others.

Lessons from Little Hearts | When Good Things Happen

Lucille Kincaid shares instances of children teaching adults powerful lessons about kindness, patience, and seeing the good in others.

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ICYMI: @carbonleaf.bsky.social's Barry Privett spoke to WDIY before their show in Allentown last Friday at Union Terrace Amphitheater. Privett reflects on the Virginia-based band's latest album, 'Time Is the Playground.'

Carbon Leaf's Barry Privett Talks New Music Ahead of Allentown Show

WDIY’s Neil Hever talks with Carbon Leaf’s Barry Privett about the band’s latest album, Time Is the Playground, and its free concert at Union Terrace Amphitheater.

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On the latest #RestoringPetals, Chloe Cole-Wilson sits down with filmmakers Shalon Buskirk and Drew Swedberg, co-directors of the documentary 'In Love, In Memory' — a project that began as a mother's wish to honor her son and grew into a deeply intimate portrait of grief, resilience, and community.

A Mother's Story, a Community's Film with Shalon Buskirk and Drew Swedberg | Restoring Petals

Chloe Cole-Wilson is joined by Shalon Buskirk and Drew Swedberg to talk about their documentary film In Love, In Memory, which honors Shalon's late son.

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On this episode of Trailblazers, Melody Bradford sits down with Melissa Smith of Balance & Bloom to talk about gratitude and how we can train our brains to focus more on the positive. Watch more at wdiy.org #Trailblazers #WDIY

On a new #ValleyVoices, Margaret McConnell is joined by two local nonprofit leaders for their takes on a recent @mcall.com opinion piece that argues nonprofits should be judged more harshly by their outcomes: John Marc Rittle of @newbethanylv.bsky.social and Sandra Bieber of Community Action LV.

Nonprofit Accountability and Success with John Marc Rittle and Sandra Bieber | Valley Voices

Margaret McConnell talks with John Marc Rittle of New Bethany and Sandra Bieber of Community Action LV about a recent op ed calling for more accountability for nonprofits.

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Explore more of the Lehigh Valley's local DIY music scene tonight on #TapeSwapRadio, 11 PM - 1 AM! Hear a rebroadcast of their latest episode featuring recent live sets recorded at the Ice House in Bethlehem from @johmgalm.bsky.social; Kelly Hooper; Hello, Operator?; Purple Lung; and RA!D.

Tonight on #GoodCleanFun, 8 to 11 PM, Kate Riess has three hours of indie rock and alterna-pop with new releases from @themountaingoats.bsky.social, @fontainesdc.bsky.social, @dinosaurjr.com, Wolf Alice, Westside Cowboy, and more!

Neil and Shelly are all about the harmony tonight, 7 - 8 PM, on #HiddenCharms ― the music of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. They'll be playing some great harmonies from Elton John, The Beach Boys, The Who, Bee Gees, The Choir, The 5th Dimension, The Hollies, The Association, and more!

Tonight on #NoiseFloor, 11 PM - 1 AM, Jess, Marc, Nick, and John invite you to dive into the vibrant sounds of the Lehigh Valley with music from Ryeder, Fever Den, Sun Bus, Lovecartel, and more. Plus, hear an interview with Philly/Emmaus noise/math rock band The Joint Chiefs of Math.

Get to know our #LVHollywoodSquares panelist Sara Viteri! She is a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award winner who works with both Turnstone Creative and La Princesa Productions. See what songs Sara picked out and why they are meaningful to her during her recent appearance on #My3Songs.

My 3 Songs: Sara Viteri of Turnstone Creative and La Princesa Productions

Sara Viteri of Turnstone Creative and La Princesa Productions joins host Marc Dobbs to pick out three songs that are meaningful to her and discuss why she chose them.

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On this episode of Young Valley Leaders, host Louis Holzman sits down with Tatiana Moreno, owner of Valley Prep Meal Prep, to talk about how a love of food and community grew organically into a business. Listen at wdiy.org #YoungValleyLeaders #WDIY

Thank you to Highmark for supporting WDIY’s Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares! Their support helps bring local celebrities, audience contestants, trivia, raffles, and plenty of laughs to the State Theatre in Easton. Details: www.wdiy.org/lehigh-valle... #WDIY #LehighValley #HollywoodSquares

WDIY had a piece done by Lehigh Valley Business on the progress of the station now that it has been a year since the rescission of public media's federal funding.

One year later WDIY bouncing back from federal funding loss - LVB

WDIY in Bethlehem lost $110,000 in federal funding but has rebounded through community support and plans to modernize its broadcast technology.

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The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fourth in the MCU Spider-Man film series continues to set box office records. Paul Willistein gives his review.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day | At the Movies

The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and fourth in the MCU Spider-Man film series continues to set box office records.

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On the latest #InfluenceUnplugged: Celebrating Black Legacy, Lindsay Watson sits down with Winston Alozie, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, to explore why his story of leading with purpose is a powerful reminder that community can shape everything.

What Growth Means for the People Already Here with Winston Alozie | Influence Unplugged

Lindsay Watson talks with Winston Alozie, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, about his journey and vision for the Lehigh Valley, from community engagement to faith.

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Allentown has announced the creation of a 'Council of Youth' that will advise the mayor and city council on youth-related issues. Individuals between the ages of 14 and 21 can now apply.

Allentown Establishes Youth Council to Help with City Policies | WDIY Local News

Allentown wants to include youth in launching citywide initiatives. WDIY’s James Zipprodt has more.

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On this episode of Trailblazers, Melissa Smith of Balance & Bloom talks with Melody Bradford about full calendars, empty lives, and why we often wait until burnout before making a change. Watch more at wdiy.org #Trailblazers #WDIY

Another celebrity square is set! Emmy Award-winning producer and filmmaker Sara Viteri is joining the panel for WDIY’s Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares. Join us Tuesday, October 27 at the State Theatre in Easton. Details: www.wdiy.org/lehigh-valle... #WDIY #LehighValley #HollywoodSquares

On this episode of Young Valley Leaders, host Louis Holzman talks with Allentown native Tatiana Moreno about her love for the Lehigh Valley and helping create the kind of community we want to live in. Listen at wdiy.org #YoungValleyLeaders #WDIY

🎉 A big congratulations to #WDIYYouthMediaProgram student Maddie Yang from Moravian Academy, whose show, #RootsAndResilience, won for second place in Best Series (Radio II) at the 2026 Keystone Media Awards! We continue to be proud of the excellent work done by all of our Youth Media students.

WDIY's Youth Media Program

WDIY's Youth Media Program

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Harmful levels of bacteria have been found in a majority of Pennsylvania's rivers and streams that were tested by the PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center. Although, tests done on Lehigh Valley waterways showed low levels of unsafe bacteria.

New Data Measures Bacteria in Pennsylvania Waterways | WDIY Local News

A new report found harmful levels of bacteria in Pennsylvania’s waterways. But as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, the Lehigh Valley’s rivers and streams are among those with lower levels.

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On this episode of Young Valley Leaders, Louis Holzman talks with Tatiana Moreno of Valley Prep Meal Prep about learning to roll with the punches while building a business and maintaining work-life balance. Listen at wdiy.org #YoungValleyLeaders #WDIY

On this episode of Active Lehigh Valley, Marisa Carrodo of the American Heart Association talks about why learning hands-only CPR can help you become a lifesaver. Active Lehigh Valley is sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network. Watch more at wdiy.org #ActiveLV #WDIY #StLukes

On the latest #LVArtsSalon, @katescuf.bsky.social welcomes Narissa Nieves and Abigail Diaz-Crofts from the Arts Community of Easton's board of directors. They share the history of their nonprofit and discuss the upcoming exhibition, Communities Create...Art, at the Allentown Art Museum.

Community Building Community with Narissa Nieves and Abigail Diaz-Crofts | LV Arts Salon

Kate Scuffle is joined by Narissa Nieves and Abigail Diaz-Crofts of Arts Community of Easton to explore their upcoming exhibition and their year-round programming.

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North America’s oldest existing Moravian structure is a familiar one in Nazareth, and as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, it will see major preservation work.

Nazareth's Historic Gray Cottage Undergoing Preservation Work | WDIY Local News

North America’s oldest existing Moravian structure is a familiar one in Nazareth, and as WDIY’s James Zipprodt reports, it will see major preservation work.

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This week, we are revealing more of our 'square panelists' for this year's Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares by welcoming them to #TheBlend for #My3Songs. Today at 2:30 PM, it's Sara Viteri of Turnstone Creative and La Princesa Productions! Listen to find out what songs she chooses to play.

On this episode of Active Lehigh Valley, Marisa Carrodo of the American Heart Association talks about recognizing heart disease symptoms and why knowing your baseline matters. Active Lehigh Valley is sponsored by St. Luke’s University Health Network. Watch more at wdiy.org #ActiveLV