LOCAL COLOR
Kira Willey
Bringing Musical Yoga And Mindfulness to Underserved Kids in the Lehigh Valley If you ask children’s yoga instructor Kira Willey the career milestone she’s most proud of, the answer may surprise you. The singer-songwriter has recorded four award-winn...
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Before the pandemic, Michael Arenella was traveling to New York City three to five days a week, performing jaz...
Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society
The sheer vastness of outer space can be staggering. Our nearest planetary neighbor, Mars, is roughly 54 milli...
HAPPY. HEALTHY. LOCAL.
Advances in Treating Chronic Heartburn
Millions of Americans avoid tomato sauce and spicy foods due to the pain that comes shortly after eating, thinking it’s their “new normal.” It doesn’t have to be this way. The symptoms of chronic heartburn, also called gastroesophageal reflux disease...
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to educate men about their most common inter...
Vaccines: The Best Shot for Eliminating ...
The recent outbreak of measles in certain areas of the country has parents and community members on edge. It h...
GOOD TASTE
Casa Toro
The original Casa Toro, opened in 2006, was acquired by the Diaz-Albertini family in 2012. Their Cuban heritage—rich in culinary traditions—inspired a bi-cultural menu, with scratch cooking distinguishing both cuisines. A Mojito Lounge is featured at...
BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE
West End Theatre District
For almost 13 years, Elena Pascal has had a front row seat in Allentown’s West End Theatre District of Allentown. “I always felt an affinity for this part of Allentown, a nice little area where small businesses have blossomed,” says Pascal, whose Bou...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
The Ripple Effect: Girls on the Run
This story begins with a 9-year-old girl and her teacher. At the age of 9, she was beautiful and bubbly, intelligent, and funny. Always tall for her age, she possessed a body built for strength. Nine was a year of growth and a year of self-doubt for...
PRIDE OF PLACE
Turfpro
In 1988 Michael Rhoads was 22 years old, recently married, and working a full-time job as a machinist and two part-time jobs to make ends meet. With little money to spare, this didn’t seem like a good time to start a business. But that’s just what Rh...
HOT TICKET
Girl on the Hill Framing
Vintage Jeanetto Glass Red Swan Lipstick Lidded Trinket Dish/Vanity Powder Holder $15 Girl On The Hill Framing & Gift Shop In addition to a full-service, custom frame shop, Girl on the Hill Framing collects and preserves vintage art and fine coll...
