Lehigh Valley250 is the vehicle by which County Executive Lamont G. McClure has chosen to begin preparations for our nation\u2019s 250th birthday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we are committed to our continuing partnership with America250 and PA250, Lehigh Valley250 offers a powerful local partnership that offers Northampton County\u2019s best opportunity to increase tourism, teach about our founding, and just plain have a good time celebrating the birth of the greatest nation the world has ever known,\u201d said Executive Lamont G. McClure.<\/p>\n
At tonight\u2019s County Council meeting, County Council approved Executive McClure\u2019s plan to provide $100,000 to Lehigh Valley250. These funds will be used to promote events, exhibitions, and community performances throughout the region.<\/p>\n
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026, Lehigh Valley250 will highlight Pennsylvania\u2019s significant contributions and the unique role our region has played in shaping the nation\u2019s past, present, and future.<\/p>\n
The Pennsylvania Commission for America250PA, established in 2018, is spearheading efforts to coordinate the nationwide commemoration. Their goal is to engage every Pennsylvanian in every county, making the 250th anniversary the largest and most inclusive celebration in our Commonwealth\u2019s history.<\/p>\n
The Commission aims to engage every Pennsylvanian in every county to make the U.S.’s 250th anniversary the largest and most inclusive commemoration in our Commonwealth’s history.<\/p>\n
To find ways to get involved, you can visit\u00a0www.America250PA.org<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0www.lehighvalley250.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n WHO: County Executive Lamont G. McClure and the Northampton County Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT: Lehigh Valley250<\/strong><\/p>\n WHERE: Northampton County<\/strong><\/p>\n WHEN: Approved at the Thursday, September 5th Council Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n Information provided to TVL by: <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lehigh Valley250 is the vehicle by which County Executive Lamont G. McClure has chosen to begin preparations for our nation\u2019s 250th birthday. \u201cWhile we are committed to our continuing partnership … Continue reading Lehigh Valley250<\/span>
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