By Nancy Moffett What can you say about a company that is 105 years old? What can you say about a family-run company that has thrived through four generations? The most important elements aren’t just age and longevity. They are the ideas and determination of the people at the helm and those they employ that have allowed Morris Black to evolve, survive and meet many demands… »
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By Angela Bristow “Shh. Don’t say that out loud!” That’s what we tell our kids when they blurt out some comment about the more indelicate bodily functions. You know, the not-so-pleasant sounds, smells, fluids and growths that, while necessary, are not discussed in polite circles. Except one: The Da Vinci Science Center. In fact, that’s the theme of the Center’s new exhibit… »
By Mary Beth Schwartz It is said President George Washington spent $200 on it during the summer of 1790. President Thomas Jefferson is said to have used it in a recipe for a chilly dessert resembling today’s Baked Alaska. In 1813, Dolley Madison served dished strawberry scoops at President Madison’s second inaugural banquet at the White House. In 1896, the first cone was p… »
By J.F. Pirro There’s a new boss in town… make that a new “Boss Hog.” Dave Brundage is in his first year as the new manager of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The 48-year-old Portland, Ore. native has replaced National Baseball Hall-of-Fame member Ryne Sandberg who is now the Philadelphia Phillies’ third base coach. We had a chance to catch up with the skipper to find out mor… »
By Kathleen Shannon Visionnaires 3770 Dryland Way | Easton | 610.253.2299 | eyefashioninstitute.com Visionnaires in Easton is more than a shop for fashionable eyeglass frames – it’s a one-stop approach to eye exams and eye disorders. Founded by Dr. Steven Demko, who also operates Professional Eye Associates in Mount Pocono, Visionnaires provides its patients wi… »
By Laurie Teter Mary’s Shelter, The Cay Galgon Center, honors the legacy of a woman known for her tireless dedication to the unborn. Following Cay Galgon’s death in 2007, members of the Women’s Guild at St. Thomas More, Allentown, wanted to pay tribute to the woman who inspired them all. The following year Cory Lamack, now program director at the Center, met with Christine… »
By Cathy Kiley I have for the last few editions been given the opportunity to explore restaurants, cafes and pubs outside the culinary “hubs” of the Lehigh Valley. It’s been an enlightening and totally enjoyable experience for me. Too often we get stuck in a rut with regard to where we regularly dine for many reasons, not the least of them being that a bit of a longer driv… »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio From hitting the beach to family hikes, swimming, playing outdoor sports, or simply doing more gardening and yard work, the summer time offers us delightful weather and longer daylight hours to enjoy as we do some of our favorite things. But, with the summer fun can come a slew of health troubles. Keep reading for some of the most common summer heal… »
Nestled in the Saucon Valley, southeast of Bethlehem, the borough of Hellertown is a charming blend of historic Victorian buildings and contemporary architecture. Settled in the mid-18th century, Hellertown is named for Christopher Heller, one of the borough’s earliest residents. He and his six sons immigrated to the New World from Amsterdam in the fall of 1738. In 1746, C… »
