By Mary Beth Schwartz Cargo pants, Henleys, light-up Buzz Lightyear sneakers—check. Toy Story 3 backpack/lunch tote combo—check. School lunch must-haves—check. Folders, notebooks, pencils, erasers, paper, crayons—check. It’s back to school. But before long, some parents must start shopping again. This time, it’s not for an item at the local store—it’s for a tutor to help ... »
By Andy Cook First, the Lehigh Valley boasts two community colleges: Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC), and Northampton Community College (NCC). Community colleges offer quality education that is both affordable and accessible. You may want a two-year associate’s degree, or perhaps a program which lets you transfer to a four-year college or university to complete you... »
By Rick Koze If you are reading this issue of Lehigh Valley Marketplace, chances are you have children in school and you are doing some short-range planning to prepare for the upcoming school year. If you are planning on starting a family or your family is growing, now might also be a good time to consider your long-term housing needs. In terms of seeking housing, the curr... »
By Sara Hodon As students prepare to hit the books for another school year, parents are busy reinforcing the proper hygiene habits kids need to fend off a number of ailments that strike the average classroom every year. Almost like clockwork, Dr. Moshe Markowitz, pediatrician with ABC Family Pediatricians’ 17th Street office in Allentown, says that he sees a number of youn... »
By Laura B. Teter Lande Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. 1501 High St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 | 610-868-7771 | landeheating.com Serving the Lehigh Valley for more than 58 years, Lande HVAC provides installation and service of the most efficient and innovative residential heating and air conditioning systems available. Lande listens to customers and offers options to me... »
By M. Minti Ray The Borough of Nazareth is a vibrant and picturesque small community that is home to just over 6,000 residents. Set against the idyllic countryside a few miles north of Bethlehem, it boasts a rich history that dates back to the colonial era and has played an integral role in the religious, economic, social, academic, and architectural development of the Leh... »
“Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.” –Robert Frost Dear Readers, With summer a distant memory, it’s time once again for parents to gear up for all the changes this time of year brings. Perhaps, like me, you’ll be setting your alarm a bit earlier as your child moves on to middle or high schoo... »
Koi Creations 2521 Ringhoffer Road, Hellertown, PA 18055 | (484) 860-3270 Koi Creations caters to the Koi and pond enthusiast and focuses on building and designing ponds and water gardens that range from 500 gallons to more than 30,000 gallons. The Lehigh Valley Builders Association honored Koi Creations for “Landscape Installations under $50,000.” Koi Creations has also... »
By Sara Hauff Doran One of the most important decisions you will make when planning a party or special event is where it will be held. Choosing the right caterer is another. It’s vital to take the time to research different venues and choose the one that fits your style and the goals you’ve set for your event. . Here are some Lehigh Valley area locations to consider and wh... »
By Andy Cook Our love affair with automobiles goes back to their invention in the late 19th century. Automobiles enabled us to go distances in a few hours which previously took days. The freedom of a driver’s license and a set of wheels opened up the world to us. It didn’t matter if it was the family station wagon, replete with wood-grain trim – it was a car! What is it a... »
