A long-time Lehigh Valley journalist, Dawn Ouellette Nixon introduces herself as the coordinator of LVB's Women in Leadership newsletter.

Persistence and conviction have made Nicole Huff a leader. A top executive with the St. Luke's University Health Network, she is also a mother of two, teacher, volunteer and advocate. LVB spent time with Huff to learn more about what motivates her and how she finds balance.

At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Dr. Elizabeth Meade is leading Cedar Crest and a generation of women into the future. LVB sat down with Meade to learn more. She spoke to us about the changing role of higher education, the criticism of women in power, and redefining leadership.

LVB takes a look at how for a growing cadre of people over the age of 50, it is getting easier to find employment.

The Oasis Community Center would provide family support meetings, grief recovery groups and healing activities. The house, which is about 3,200 square feet, will include space for cooking classes, a meditation room, restorative yoga, art therapy and other activities.

A look at how Lehigh Valley health care institutions are facing a projected nursing shortage.

Silvershell Counter and Kitchen offers seafood options at the Easton Public Market.

Despite low unemployment levels, local businesses showed a considerable drop in enthusiasm about the economy in a recent survey.

When we launched the Women in Leadership newsletter earlier this year, one name repeatedly surfaced as someone I should talk to: Becky Bradley

Amanda Malia has been working as a tattoo artist for more than four years, but after moving to the Lehigh Valley from Wilkes-Barre, she decided it was time for her own studio, one that better suited her style and one geared more for women seeking tattoo art.