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On the rooftop of a Philadelphia skyscraper, a small gray box blends into the city skyline. Within seconds, it performs vital work in a way that its human counterparts simply cannot. In real time, the device uses complex algorithms to recognize and categorize different types of air particulates.
Municipal and county officials across the Lehigh Valley are working on Climate Action Plans, but weighing public funds against the effects of global warming is still a sticking point for some, and it takes buy-in from the community to make any initiatives work.
The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com have announced the launch of the WSJ/Realtor.com Emerging Housing Markets Index, and the Lehigh Valley fared well in the initial rankings. The index analyzes housing market data, economic vitality and lifestyle metrics to highlight emerging housing markets, a news release said.
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced everything to a standstill one year ago, Nancy Ahlum, a real estate agent and associate broker at Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, could not fathom the kind of growth the Lehigh Valley's luxury real estate market would have.
In 1996, the hit movie "Twister" dramatized an advanced alert system for tornadoes using the fictional "Dorothy," an instrument designed to be placed into the path of a tornado and pulled into its "suck zone."
Martin Tower in photos: Vince Sadonis had a chance to walk through and photograph the grounds and first floor of Martin Tower back in 2014. He never thought he'd get the chance to step foot in the abandoned relic of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation again. He was wrong.
Sports
Competitors at all level of sport in the Lehigh Valley ― from youth players to coaches, and even professionals - are taking advantage of technology and machine learning like never before, including tracking devices, embedded electronics, and even "smart" soccer balls.
High-end tourism is booming in the Buddhist nation of Bhutan. Northwestern Lehigh grad Bryan Gensits went from the Lehigh Valley to the Himalayan Kingdom and now entices runners to come and traverse forests and rugged switchbacks through his company, Bhutan Marathon Tours.
The Quadzilla 15k, which runs off at Trexler Nature Preserve on Sunday, July 21, is in its ninth year of looking for the king or queen of the hills. It's considered the premier trail race for any local runner who wants a major challenge and is notorious for its hilly, rocky terrain.
Obstacle course racing? Trail running? These activities tend to evoke visceral reactions among potential participants, including those set to tackle Palmerton's upcoming Spartan Race. Training for such events often begins at Blue Mountain on the "Blue Burn" trail, where we met up with Justin Scholl.
The Lehigh Valley's running scene has exploded in recent years, with the annual Runner's World Half Marathon and Festival drawing thousands to Bethlehem's historic neighborhoods and the former Bethlehem Steel complex. From summer to fall, you can't go a weekend in the Lehigh Valley without a fun run, 5K or 10K taking place.
Entertainment / Features
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's childhood is set to be chronicled on a brand-new NBC sitcom, and the show is likely to heavily feature the roughly three years he spent growing in Bethlehem. The network has unveiled plans for an 11-episode comedy "Young Rock," due next season.
Here are some of the best Lehigh Valley Christmas lights displays of 2019, including one that made its debut four decades ago thanks to Eugene H. "Sparky" Ashner. It is aglow for likely the final time, a tribute to the World War II vet who died earlier this year.
Last year we continued his Christmastime tradition with the 12 Houses of Christmas, touring the valley's three main cities and their environs for the most ideally lit route. Now we add Halloween to the lineup, with the help of reader-submitted suggestions.