LOCAL COLOR
The Handman
For Bruce Gaston, music is a labor of love. Manual labor. Gaston, also known as Mr. Handman, is among the best known of a handful of manualists—musicians who make music by squeezing air through their hands—having been featured on CNN, NPR, “The Tonig...
HAPPY. HEALTHY. LOCAL.
Fit For Life
Good health is not merely the absence of disease, but an overall abundance of wellness in areas such as fitness, nutrition, and mental health. To paint the portrait of a healthy lifestyle that can carry you into old age, you have to dip your paintbru...
Running Makes a Body Strong
Why do dedicated runners run? Well, the physical benefits are obvious. Aerobic activity can lead to stronger m...
St. Lukes All Stars 2019
The Lehigh Valley is home to a rich crop of student-athletes, coaches, and sports medicine providers. St. Luke...
GOOD TASTE
Copperhead Grille
Some would say cousins Michael P. and Michael L. Dontas (nicknamed Senior and Junior respectively) were destined to be in the restaurant biz. They grew up working alongside their fathers in family-run restaurants, learning every job in the restaurant...
BECAUSE YOU LIVE HERE
The Waterfront
When Zac Jaindl looks out onto the Lehigh River from either side of Allentown’s Tilghman Street bridge, the river looks more like a lake than a river. Dammed on both sides to control flooding, the Lehigh River at that location “is perfect for boating...
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Conference of Churches
Because of its name, it’s easy to picture the Lehigh Conference of Churches (LCoC) as a solemn, deliberative body that concerns itself with deep theological concepts. But it’s much more than that, says executive director Dr. John “Jack” E. Felch Jr. ...
PRIDE OF PLACE
Apgar Oil Energy & HVAC
Back in 1947, you could buy gas for around 15 cents a gallon. It was the year that Goodrich manufactured the first tubeless tire. Over at Bell Laboratories scientists discovered the transistor. Here in the Lehigh Valley, a hardworking family started ...
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Phillips Pet Supply Outlet: Top Quality Food Options & Pet Supplies
Phillips Pet Supply Outlet offers everything you need for your pets—from fish to horses and every animal in between! They have species specialists that can help you find what you’re looking for and make recommendations for your pets or livestock. The...
