[3][4] The pair sought to "revitalize" local news, and to become the leading media company in the Lehigh Valley.

[7] The site exists solely online and states that they seek to "provide credible, valuable journalism that allows our communities to make informed decisions.

"[8] The site regularly hosts live debates, televised on WLVT-TV, between candidates for political office ahead of elections.

In 2022, it held a debate between candidates Susan Wild and Lisa Scheller during their closely-contested race for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district.

[10] The following April, Lehigh Valley News hosted another debate between two candidates for Northampton County district attorney ahead of the municipal primary.