Winter Gear for Grown Ups A Atomic Affinity Pure Skis with Binding $749/pair B Smith Valence Helmet $150 C Giro Amulet Goggles $120 D Descente Element Down Jacket $199 E Descente Annie Ski Pant $220 from Sports Chalet F Northface Men’s Montana Glove $70 G Northface Women’s Shellista Lace Lux Mid Boots $150 H Tubbs Snowshoes $159.95 from Easton Outdoor Co... »
By Laurie Teter After a nearly 30 year hiatus Yuengling’s Ice Cream is making a return to area grocery stores. According to David Yuengling, if the frozen desert section of your neighborhood food store isn’t already housing Vanilla Fudge Chunk with Pretzels and Chocolate Fudge Brownie, chances are it will be shortly. In 1920 David’s great-grandfather, Frank Yuengling, star... »
By Frederick Jerant Photo by Ryan Hulvat There are no sure bets in the restaurant business. Thanks to the vagaries of the marketplace, today’s hot spot can be tomorrow’s shuttered eyesore. Take Ragona’s Lighthouse, for example. Opening with great fanfare in 2005, it closed just two years later; today the site is a vacant lot. But some establishments have been feedin... »
By Liz Reph Looking for a way to get amazing deals on designer clothing and accessories? Or perhaps your closets are already full and you’d like to sell some quality items? Visiting a high-end second-hand shop just might be the answer – and the Lehigh Valley has several to offer: Twice Chic Boutique A high to middle range consignment shop, Twice Chic is located at 129 Nor... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Do all your previous Valentine’s Day dates start to run together in your head? If you are looking for something new and different to try this year with your sweetheart, you may not have to look very far. Consider having your own sweet and romantic Valentine’s Day celebration in the comforts of your own home. You can go all out or keep things relaxed... »
By Angela Bristow Whether you are still young, or young at heart, sledding conjures up images of gliding down a snow-covered hill at top speed holding on for dear life, enjoying the ride for every inch that the sled will go – dreading the walk back up the hill afterward. Practically every child runs to the window when the white stuff starts falling. Children can hardly wai... »
By Andy Cook Welcome to winter! With lower temperatures outside, this is the time of year where, with the exception of dealing with Mother Nature’s gift of snow, home projects are focused inward. Having this opportunity to address these types of planned (or maybe delayed) projects has the added benefit of your focused energy and effort, since you’re not worrying about cutt... »
By Cathy Kiley There is a new star on the rise in downtown Bethlehem and it promises to shine for a long time. Chef-Owner Giuseppe “Joe” Grisafi has taken his vision to a new level with the opening of Corked Wine Bar and Steak House at 515 Main Street. Having honed his culinary skills at his and co-owner father Nicolo’s Roma Ristorante and Taste of Italy both off Catasauqu... »
By Ann Wlazelek Amanda Danziger was on a mission in Rwanda when her future as a filmmaker came into focus. A student at Drexel University at the time, the Allentown native decided she’d rather work at an orphanage in the East African country than do an internship in digital media. She bought a $300 video camera to chronicle the experience for the people who financed her tr... »
Wilson Borough’s roots go back to 1912, when area residents first talked about creating a separate community out of a portion of Palmer Township. That year, New Jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson was challenging incumbent William Howard Taft in the presidential election. The residents decided that their new community would be named after whoever won. So when Woodrow Wilson wen... »
