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BETHLEHEM, Pa. - PennZone -- Fig Lehigh Valley (https://figlehighvalley.com/), a quarterly magazine that highlights the local dining, shopping, arts and community in the Lehigh Valley, celebrated its 50th edition during its Summer launch party on June 16 at the Americus Hotel. The Summer edition, "The Common Ground Issue," includes vibrant, shared spaces to visit this season, delicious destinations and local stories and connections across the Lehigh Valley.

"It's incredibly rewarding to see a room full of people supporting Fig Lehigh Valley," said Ashley Russo, director of Fig Lehigh Valley and co-founder of Turnstone Creative. "We've built something special over the years, and I'm grateful there is a space for us to share the work, people and stories that make the Lehigh Valley such a connected community."

Since acquiring Fig Lehigh Valley in Summer 2023, Russo and her team have remained dedicated to telling stories and uplifting small businesses and nonprofits. In the Summer 2026 issue, the magazine includes a local food and drink guide, community nonprofit stories and the winners of the second annual Lehigh Valley Superlatives contest.

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The launch party celebrated the 50th edition and the Issue's sponsor, Gross McGinley, which marked its 50th anniversary. Guests included featured businesses, community members, sponsors, contributors and supporters of Fig Lehigh Valley.

"Each issue of Fig Lehigh Valley is an opportunity to celebrate the people, places and stories that make this region so special," said Katie Santana, creative director of Fig Lehigh Valley and president of Turnstone Creative. "Reaching the 50th edition is a meaningful milestone, and it reflects the creativity, collaboration and community support that continue to shape Fig."

Fig Lehigh Valley is produced by Turnstone Creative, a marketing and video production agency based in Bethlehem. Dedicated to telling the stories of small businesses, nonprofits and community organizations across the Lehigh Valley, Turnstone helps brands connect meaningfully with the people they serve through Fig Lehigh Valley and a wide range of creative services.

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About Fig Lehigh Valley

Fig Lehigh Valley is a quarterly community guide dedicated to celebrating local businesses, nonprofits, restaurants, shops, artists and community leaders throughout the Lehigh Valley. Through thoughtful storytelling and curated local content, Fig connects readers with the people and places that make the region vibrant.

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Visit figlehighvalley.com to learn more.

About Turnstone Creative

Turnstone Creative is a strategic communications, marketing, and video production agency built to help organizations communicate with clarity and purpose.

Formed through the merger of two long-collaborating agencies, Turnstone brings together expertise in video production, marketing strategy, public relations, storytelling, and content development under one integrated team.

Turnstone works with businesses and nonprofits that value thoughtful strategy, strong creative, and long-term partnership.

Visit turnstonecreativellc.com.