By Rick Koze Preserving The Picturesque Today’s homebuyers are a knowledgeable group who come to their builders with a specific list of wants and needs. One desire that is growing quickly in popularity is the building of “green,” or environmentally-friendly homes. While some may have considered “going green” a fad, this movement has become a priority for homebuyers, especi... »
By Cathy Kiley Pearly Baker’s Ale House has been around for what seems like forever and is considered by most to be a cornerstone of Easton’s impressive restaurant community. Built in 1863, this historic Centre Square structure originally housed the YMCA; and later in 1935, became home to Easton’s Manhattan Club that occupied the location for over 50 years. Now, it is a fa... »
By Nancy Moffett Did you know the air inside the average American home can be two to five times more polluted than outside air? That only 30 percent of the 17,000 petrochemicals available for home use have been tested for environmental and human safety? And, according to the EPA, the antibacterial soaps and cleaners so popular today may contain 275 active ingredients that ... »
By Kathryn Finegan Clark When Joanne Kostecky made her first dry flower picture years ago she had no idea she was planting the seeds for a booming, blooming company. But there it is, Joanne Kostecky’s Garden Design on Allentown’s Hamilton Boulevard at Brookside Road. Its design studio and showroom is housed in the old Wescosville General Store, which was built as a hotel j... »
By Faith Brenneisen As inches-upon-inches of snow have piled-up on us this winter, it’s exciting to begin planning for warm spring days and outdoor activities. With nearly 40 parks covering more than 1,600 acres. 34 ball fields, over 50 game courts; five outdoor pools, and two spray parks, Allentown is known as the City in a Park, and is the place to be in the upcoming mon... »
By Fred Jerant~ We’ve seen many heart attacks on TV—the sudden grimace, the hand to the chest, the grunts of “…heart attack…call 9-1-1…” followed by a fall to the floor. Actually, “TV symptoms” occur only sometimes. The most common signs (usually brought on by exertion) are a lot less dramatic. The American Heart Association says they can include: • Discomfort in the cent... »
By Cathy Kiley~ We always find dining at Bolete a memorable experience for many reasons. First, the inn housing the restaurant dates back to the 1800s and is meticulously restored and maintained. Second, when you step through the door, you are immediately greeted by owner Erin Shea and made to feel like a welcomed guest in her home because that is exactly what it is. She a... »
By Nancy Moffett~ Tom Grello and William Lilly met more than 20 years ago when they worked together at a local HVAC company. “I had a dream,” says Grello, “of starting my own business. Bill and I had often said, ‘We ought to be doing this ourselves.’” On December 2, 1988 they made that dream a reality when they started Tru-Comfort working out of Grello’s living room. Since... »
By Laura B. Teter ~ Do you love to dance but don’t know where to strut your stuff? Do you find yourself staring enviously at the dance floor during weddings? Are you looking for a new way to spice up your relationship? The Lehigh Valley has a community to accommodate all dancers and wannabe dancers. Whether your passion is tango, salsa, swing or ballet, there are events, o... »
By Nancy Moffett~ Even if you’re a casual wine drinker, it’s important to know the basics of wine storage. Many a bottle has been spoiled sitting on top of a refrigerator where the motor running causes harmful temperature fluctuations. And, if you don’t have the space, desire or budget for a full-blown wine cellar, check out these tips from local cabinet makers on incorpor... »
