LOCAL COLOR
Roasted Duck Lasagna from Local Mama Catering
In the midst of a busy and heavily-booked summer, a long-standing client of Local Mama Catering approached chef/owner Beth Anna Raynock about catering a birthday dinner for her husband – and 40 guests. Although the Bethlehem-based company was engaged...
Kira Willey
Bringing Musical Yoga And Mindfulness to Underserved Kids in the Lehigh Valley If you ask children’s yoga inst...
Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra
Before the pandemic, Michael Arenella was traveling to New York City three to five days a week, performing jaz...
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
Chopfin
Chopfin’s intriguing “Rolls + Bowls” tagline begs exploration. Their fast-casual menu proclaims a sushi burrito heart and poke bowl soul, showcasing fluid culinary styles flowing from Japan and Hawaii to Latin America. While chopped top-grade raw sal...
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
Blooms in Hellertown
Food Bank Fundraising Six generations have farmed one small hill just outside of Bethlehem. Ninety years ago C. Edward Werkheiser delivered milk, eggs, and chickens raised on that farm to the families of Hellertown. Today, his granddaughter, Shirline...
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
Zionsville Antique Mall
A small town family owned and operated antique store, Zionsville Antique Mall opened its doors in 1995. The expansive store offers a unique array of quality antiques, vintage treasures, and unique home decor including many items local to the Lehigh V...
