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This post kicks off a new series on LPPIH.org, where members of our team reflect on the national conferences that shape our work. These reflections are not just summaries of where we’ve been, they’re...

On Friday, April 25, 2025, more than 100 kids from the Franklin Park neighborhood in Allentown gathered with purpose – and a whole lot of energy – for a post-Earth Day celebration that turned care for...

In this episode, Samantha Shaak and Margaret McConnell are joined by Ruffian Tittmann, inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, a new, independent, not-for-profit organization formed...

On this episode, Samantha Shaak and WDIY’s Margaret McConnell talk with Owen O’Neil, Executive Director of LANTA. They highlight reliable transportation as a vital condition of health and discuss the...

Inez Donley’s life was a testament to the quiet power of dedication, leadership and civic service. As a woman who never sought the spotlight but continuously transformed the Lehigh Valley through her...

In this episode, Samantha Shaak and Margaret McConnell sit down with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation. They discuss the nonprofit's efforts to increase healthy food access and...