February 26, 2020

COVER STORY - WLVR
On the air 

In thhis contentious time for our country, in which access to factual and reliable information is critical to the process of democracy, PBS39 Bethlehem has partnered with Lehigh University to launch a new multi-platform all-news radio station, WLVR, which branches off the school’s popular longtime student station. Photo: Jonas Bowen, director of radio operations, Christine Dempsey, senior vice president, radio, Jen Rehill, radio news director, Bradley Klein, Morning Edition host/reporter. WLVR has been airing since November.

By Nate Jastrzemski

SPORTS

Becahi advances 11 to regionals

It was one of Evan Gleason’s finest moments of his wrestling career and a night he won’t forget. Gleason stole the show at last week’s District 11 3A tournament when he pinned Nazareth’s Dashawn Farber in 2:33 to mark one of the biggest surprises of the night. His championship medal was one of three that the Golden Hawks collected on the night, as Tyler Kasak (106) and Kenny Herrmann (132) brought home titles as well, en route to Becahi taking home a second-place finish with 243.5 points.

By Peter Car

FOCUS

Grateful laughter

Tiffany Haddish is having her moment. Channel surf to any popular daytime or late-night talker and you are likely to see Haddish seated in the guest’s seat promoting her latest movie role, stand-up comedy tour, best-selling memoir (“The Last Black Unicorn”), streaming special or any number of upcoming projects she has in the pipeline. From Wendy Williams’ purple couch to Jimmy Kimmel’s comfy chair, TV hosts pursue Haddish to be a guest on their shows.

By Deb Boylan


OTHER STORIES
Bethlehem: Stefko wine & spirit shop to close for renovation
Bethlehem: Year’s first book sale
Bethlehem: Planner debate needed casino additional space
Bethlehem: EVS Metal NMIH STEM grant
Bethlehem: NEMS presents ‘Once on this Island Jr.’
Bethlehem: William Penn ES - Reading together
Lehigh County: Ten 911 workers fired
Lehigh County: 2020 Census to use many options
Northampton County: You can try the ExpressVote XL
South Bethlehem: Charter Arts presents its 10^th annual Black History Month show
State: $569K in conservation grants awarded
Valley: Students to be honored at LVMA event
Student profile – Catherine Mastronardi, Liberty HS

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