Jen Rehill

I am pleased to share that I have been selected as one of the 31 cohorts for the 2022 Poynter Women’s Leadership Academy in Media this fall. Poynter has trained hundred of women leaders from around the world in this prestigious program and I'm truly excited and grateful to be taking part in this year's cohort! Looking forward to spending the week with leaders from news organizations across the U.S., as well as Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Pakistan and the Philippines. Pleased to represent for Lehighvalleynewsdotcom, WLVR News & PBS39.

Meet the September 2022 cohort of Poynter’s Leadership Academy for Women in Media - Poynter The Poynter Institute is delighted to announce the second of three classes selected for its eighth annual Leadership Academy for Women in Media.

BIG news from our organization here in the Lehigh Valley - we're launching a new, go-to digital news platform. Stay tuned for the October launch!

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Honored by the opportunity to moderate in this candidates forum on early childhood education last night! Thanks to Lehigh Valley Children's Centers (LVCC) for hosting and to the candidates who took part. WLVR News PBS39

Join us one week from tonight for a conversation with the new mayors of Allentown and Bethlehem on their first 100 days in office! PBS39 WLVR News

First 100 Days: Mayors on the Move A live PBS39 special, The First 100 Days: Mayors On The Move

What do you need to know right now? Falling covid cases, masking in schools, the state’s May primary and a French bulldog named Moby are some top headlines from our newsroom this week.

‘What You Need to Know:’ Covid numbers in perspective, preparing for the primary election and the Puppy Bowl - WLVR FM This week's numbers seem good but may not be as significant as they look.

When a Hyundai is also the family home To keep their three kids in a sought-after public school district, one family sleeps in a car in the parking lot of a Pennsylvania Walmart while the parents work the overnight shift at the store.

First Lady Jill Biden will be in Allentown this afternoon to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month The First Lady is taking part in a “charla” - which means “chat” or “conversation” in Spanish - at the Allentown Learning Hub.

Just like businesses, school cafeterias are being hit by supply chain and labor shortage issues. Meaning in this pandemic, even the school lunch menu is unclear, including in the Parkland School District. Report from Chloe Nouvelle.

Supply chain issues make Parkland’s school lunch menu ‘TBD’ - WLVR FM Just like businesses, school cafeterias are being hit by supply chain and labor shortage issues. Meaning in this pandemic, even the school lunch menu is TBD.

Congratulations to Brittany Sweeney & Genesis Ortega on lastn night's premier of Living in the Lehigh Valley, a new health & wellness show from PBS39!

📺💻Watch Now: Our new fall lineup starts this week. Catch to get your update on all things and . PBS39.org/live.

(Thank you to our sponsors: Olympus Corporation Of The Americas & Capital Blue Cross)

Questions about local impacts for the Delta variant? Brad Klein and I look at those numbers & more in this week's installment of What You Need to Know from WLVR News.

What You Need to Know: Delta variant, proposed election audit and kids get a do-over year - WLVR FM In our regular Friday feature, “What You Need to Know,” WLVR’s Brad Klein speaks with News Director Jen Rehill about the week’s top local news.

Lehigh Carbon Community College cancels some students' debt with the help of more than $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Story from WLVR News' Chloe Nouvelle.

LCCC cancels debt of more than 1,000 students - WLVR FM Lehigh Carbon Community College has canceled some of its students’ debt with the help of more than $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

The Black Lives Matters movement helped propel these two City Council primary winners in Allentown and Reading into politics. WLVR News’ Genesis Ortega spoke with the Kutztown College students about running for office and their plans if they win in November. 🗳️

Allentown and Reading may see youngest council members ever - and they’re college students - WLVR FM WLVR’s Genesis Ortega spoke with Natalie Santos, who won the Democratic primary for Allentown City Council and Wesley Butler who is unopposed in November for a city council seat in Reading. They are both students at Kutztown University.

BREAKING: Musikfest is BACK this summer in Bethlehem for a full, in-person event.

Musikfest returns in 2021 with in-person festival and music performances - WLVR FM Musikfest is back this summer with live and in-person with more than 300 live performances.

What do you need to know this week? Join me & Brad Klein for a look at the area’s primary results, pandemic reopening plans vaccines for young teens with my daughter.

What You Need to Know: The primary election, vaccinations for kids, and Catholic churches open to full capacity - WLVR FM This week: The election results from Tuesday’s municipal primary elections; vaccinations for kids 12 and up; and Catholic churches open this weekend with much-reduced pandemic restrictions.

It's *Election Day* and WLVR News reporters are fanning across the Lehigh Valley, filing updates from the polls in Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, and covering the top races for the region. If you VALUE this kind of local news coverage, consider joining us with your support - your membership makes local journalism a reality! 🗳️🎧🎤🇺🇸

**And don't forget to vote!**

It’s NPR’s 50th anniversary! Celebrate by supporting 91.3 WLVR, your all day, every day local NPR station. When you donate today during our Membership Drive, you’ll get exclusive Thank You Gifts. Donate today: WLVR.org/donate

WLVR News' Tyler Pratt is on the scene at the Upper Macungie Wawa where state police and the Lehigh County District Attorney's office confirm a serious police incident took place this morning. A news conference with officials is expected shortly.

A heavy police presence this morning continues at the Wawa in Upper Macungie. The Lehigh County District Attorney’s office confirms an incident there is -quote- It remains “ongoing and under investigation.”WLVR’s Tyler Pratt is on the scene and say more details are expected within the hour.

Starting tomorrow, everyone over 16 is eligible to get a vaccine in PA. Bethlehem Health is one place Valley residents can find appointments.

Effective tomorrow (4/13), all Pennsylvania adults will be eligible to schedule an appointment for the COVID vaccine.

Here’s how to find an appointment near you: pa.gov/get-vaccinated

We still have appointments available at our clinics as well. Please visit our website at http://ow.ly/FsC550DIYi8 and click on the COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates and registration for the link to schedule an appointm

We will be releasing the appointments for all clinics remaining in the month of April tomorrow morning at 8am.

As of Monday April 12th, individuals in 1A, 1B, and 1C are eligible to be vaccinated. Beginning Monday April 19th, all Pennsylvanians will be eligible to be vaccinated. Please visit our website at http://ow.ly/FsC550DIYi8 and click on the COVID-19 vaccine clinic dates and registration for the link to schedule an appointment.

A small number of phone appointments will be available tomorrow by calling 610-865-7092. Phone appointments are for individuals from the City of Bethlehem and Northampton County who are 65 years of age or older OR lack computer and internet access.

TONIGHT at 7 on WLVR News and PBS39 for this live forum with Allentown's Democratic candidates for mayor!

Allentown LGBTQ Mayoral Forum Watch this live event at 7 p.m. on Thursday April 1. Hosted by PBS39/91.3 WLVR and Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center.

BREAKING: All PA adults can get vaccinated starting April 19.

Today we're announcing a timeline for Pennsylvania's accelerated three-week vaccine rollout.

All Pennsylvanians will now be eligible for the COVID vaccine by April 19.

See the latest information and find an appointment near you when you're eligible: pa.gov/get-vaccinated.

It’s just over a year since the pandemic forced school closures across Pennsylvania and the nation. How schools are reopening in the Lehigh Valley depends on where you live - and experts say - the differences could impact kids for years to come.

Disparities in school reopening plans could mean lifelong education impacts for students - WLVR FM It’s just over a year since the pandemic forced school closures across the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, and the nation.

What even happened this week? Does it feel like every one is flying by these days. Brad Klein and I discuss the top stories and look ahead to the Allentown mayoral LGBTQ forum on Thursday with Tyler Pratt.

What You Need to Know: Dr. Levine is confirmed, American Rescue Plan money is coming, and a mayoral forum on LGBTQ issues - WLVR FM In our regular Friday feature, “What You Need to Know,” WLVR’s Brad Klein speaks with News Director Jen Rehill about the week’s top local news.

Badge of honor for WLVR News Morning Host Brad Klein!

NPRmageddon on Twitter “Brad Klein. Journalist, WLVR-News, hosting NPR's Morning Edition in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. ”