Though magazines are now an important medium for relaying news to the public, they originated as a way for royalty to pass free cologne samples onto a noxious proletariat. Keep your olfactories informed with today's Groupon: for $9, you get a one-year subscription to Lehigh Valley Style (a $19.95 value).

The only regional and monthly-subscription mag produced exclusively in the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh Valley Style opines about fashion, entertainment, and more with an ear to the ground for local events. Its stepping-out calendar gives readers the lowdown on hip regional happenings, and features such as the Decadent Dish Poll highlight the area's superlative eateries. Annual signature releases include a fall home issue and the Hot Issue, with tips about how to keep your body temperature above absolute zero. Comprehensive bridal and wedding advice add an attractive focal point for brides-to-be, and the Our Favorite Things compendium counts off the greatest perks about living in the Lehigh Valley.

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