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Grates & Grills

By Nancy Moffett In 1975, Frank Rymdeika put a wood-burning fireplace in his home, but he looked high and low locally for the accessories he needed. They were not to be had–which sparked an idea. Why not open his own fireplace store in the tiny borough of Dublin in Bucks County? Since that time, Rymdeika and his family have been helping people stay toasty-warm by supplying... »

A Pathway to Success: Via of The Lehigh Valley

By Jennifer LoConte The word “Via” is Latin for road or pathway. Via of the Lehigh Valley supports individuals faced with certain challenges or obstacles to reach their own road to success. Originally started in 1954, Via was formed by a group of 13 families who had adult children with disabilities and were looking for a place for their children to belong. Clara Morrow, on... »

David Caserta

By Sara Hodon Building a career as a magician takes a little more work than a wave of the wand or pulling success out of a hat, as David Caserta can tell you. Caserta, the Nazareth resident who has been wowing audiences with his “Haunted Illusions” show, says it’s a challenge to continue to outdo himself, but it’s one that he welcomes. “It’s still very rewarding. I look fo... »

Youell's Oyster House

By Cathy Kiley When Tom and I  moved to Forks Township in 1980, the first place we discovered and frequented was Youell’s on Easton’s College Hill. Youell’s was the place to eat, offering fresh seafood with lots of butter. They took no reservations, so the line ran up the block on weekends and – with Lafayette College close by – it was nearly impossible to get in on Parent... »

Is Weight Loss Surgery for Me?

By Sara Hodon How many times have you tried to lose weight the old-fashioned way, through diet and exercise, only to fail miserably time after time?  If the weight is not going away and it’s starting to affect your overall health, it may be time to consider bariatric, or weight loss, surgery. Weight loss surgery is not a “quick fix” for folks who want to lose a few pounds.... »

“I’ll have the Limited Tort, Please”

By Michael R. Nesfeder, Esq. Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. The economy has been down so long, so slow in recovering, that “cutbacks” have become part of our home and business lives. High gas and energy prices aren’t helping, either. People are asking more and more – “where or what can I cut?” Sometimes this mentality – cutting back, reducing expenses, saving mo... »

Staging Your Home for Sale

By Nancy Moffett Though home sales in the Lehigh Valley aren’t anywhere near the volume of the “boom” days, they are on the rise. According to lehighvalleyrealestateblog.com, the number of homes for sale increased 3.5% from April 2011 to April 2012. Even more encouraging to sellers is the year-to-year jump in homes under agreement of 42.4% in the same period. So if you’re ... »

Letter from the Editor

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished; that will be the beginning.  ~Louis L’Amour Dear Readers, My daughter shared this quote with me, and we both thought it was the perfect way to begin my last letter to you as the editor of Lehigh Valley Marketplace. As I reflect upon the time that I have been Editor, I am reminded of the people that I have met,... »

The Year Ahead for Local Homebuilding

By Rick Koze Having built exclusively in the Lehigh Valley for 50 years, Kay Builders has a pretty good handle on local market conditions for new home construction.   By most measures, conditions in the Lehigh Valley home building market were once again challenging in 2011. Although total sales for 2011 were slightly lower than 2010 as a result of the boost given to housin... »

Aardvark Sports Shop

By Frederick Jerant Although major sporting goods chains strive to be all things to all athletes, Aardvark Sports Shop in Bethlehem has stayed focused on its original niche—shoes and accessories for serious runners. The store was founded in 1984 by Chuck Kovacs. Kovacs ran the Bethlehem business on Guetter Street for just four years before selling it to Richard Haines, who... »

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