A magnolia tree is in full bloom and provides a pretty canopy as Brian Bond of Bethlehem enjoys a springtime walk with Levi, a 1-year-old rescue Chihuahua mix, Monday, April 3, 2023, in Bethlehem.

As we welcome the warm weather and an overdue spring, there is an optimistic feeling from Mother Nature. Everything seems to be awakening to the promise of new growth and a new beginning. It is a ...