In Memory of Charles H. “Bud” Berge, the official St. Nicholas of Christkindlmarkt When Christmastime comes around each year, I think back to my fond childhood memories. Gathering with my family under the Christmas tree sharing presents. Baking homemade cookies with my mother in the kitchen. Watching Rankin/Bass cartoons on television. But the one that stands out among the… »
With the end of the year comes unpredictable weather conditions. The hurricane remnants bring heavy rains and strong winds that often equal power outages. The early snowstorms make us want to crank up the heat indoors to keep out the colder temperatures. Once in a while we even get those fall summer-like days that are perfect for turning on the old AC. So, it’s good to mak… »
The farm-to-table movement has been popular for a few years. However, 2014 marked a milestone when the Lehigh Valley saw it’s first organic farm on site at a hospital. St. Luke’s University Health Network and Rodale Institute combined to establish the St. Luke’s Rodale Institute Organic Farm. “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates Celebrat… »
The popular Lehigh Valley boutique Sage has returned to its home of Downtown Allentown… and, it’s bigger and better than ever. “We decided to split Sage into three boutiques to make each more focused and unique.” If you haven’t been to Downtown Allentown recently, you are in store for a renaissance. The ArtsWalk now links to the City’s art venues PPL Center, Allentown Art … »
The Great Allentown Fair has been a Lehigh Valley tradition for nearly 165 years. Over time, it has meant the last blast of summer fun and entertainment for area residents, as well as tourists. It has games, novelty attractions, food vendors, and amusement rides. It has the big name concerts and the annual Labor Day Demolition Derby. Each year, thousands of people attend t… »
Our lives are way too hectic. We text during family dinners. The kids are on their iPads in the back seat of the car. Mom and Dad are on their cell phones during school functions. The time has come to for us to “power down.” Why not start with an afternoon visit to a museum? Here in the Lehigh Valley we have access to two great museums, the Allentown Art Museum and the Sig… »
Contrary to popular belief, the Easter Bunny does not live on Easter Island. While his exact home is unknown, it is believed that the Easter Bunny begins delivering eggs and candy from the South Pacific and travels west all the way to the United States, visiting other countries along the way. While Santa Claus has elves that lend a hand in the North Pole, the Easter Bunny … »
