By Sara Hodon Let’s face it—most of us take our vision for granted. Sunglasses look cool, but most of us don’t think about the fact that they also protect our eyes against the sun’s harmful UV rays. Eye exams may be just another item to fit into the jam-packed household calendar but these visits can help to detect a number of problems before they become more serious. Many ... »
By Carole Gorney The concept of one door closing and another opening is perfectly epitomized by the development of SteelStacks, a comprehensive arts and performance campus conceived and operated by ArtsQuest and located in the shadow of the former Bethlehem Steel blast furnaces. It was the closing of Bethlehem Steel’s sprawling industrial complex in 1995 that provided the... »
By M. Minti Ray Nestled along the northern base of Blue Mountain, the Borough of Emmaus dates back to the colonial era and is steeped in historical and cultural significance. The unique setting of a vibrant downtown area and surrounding residential developments sprinkled with historical sites marks its evolution from colonial farmland and Moravian village to a nationally ... »
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it” —Ferris Bueller Dear Readers, Ah, the fleeting days of summer. They hold such promise yet are over before you know it. For many of us–myself included–summer holds childhood memories of a simpler time: Going outdoors first thing in the morning and staying out until sun... »
By J.F. Pirro If you want the scoop on ice cream, one Coopersburg collector is a veritable soda fountain of information. Rich Grumer* shares his passion with his fellow “Ice Screamers,” a fanatical, history-minded international collectors club. Members specialize in collecting – and celebrating – ice cream parlor and soda fountain memorabilia. The group of 450 or so member... »
By Laura B. Teter As we start to spend more time outdoors, our pets do, too. Given that, we need to bear our pets’ health in mind and take the following into consideration: According to Dr. David Ferrari, co-owner of Lehigh Valley Animal Hospital, some of the more familiar issues include parasites, heatstroke and injuries related to increased outdoor activity. Parasites a... »
By Sara Vigneri Last summer, my kids begged me to buy them a trampoline. So my husband trekked out to the sporting goods store and brought home a monstrous box. My daughter could not contain her excitement and was practically frothing at the mouth as we unloaded the package. Assembling the trampoline was a potentially life-threatening event as my husband and I muscled the ... »
By Eleanor Jacobs If sky-rocketing gasoline prices, a smaller than usual bonus, or an unexpected job loss has derailed your vacation plans this year, you are not alone. Many families will be foregoing the traditional vacation opting instead for a “stay-cation.” Congratulations to the decision maker for selecting this choice rather than using the “go now, pay later” optio... »
By Nancy Moffett Even though we’re in the height of summer, it’s not too early to think about the long indoor months ahead. When it’s bleak outdoors, wouldn’t it be nice to have something natural and colorful to focus on indoors? An aquarium can serve as both an aesthetic element and an antidote to winter doldrums. Studies have shown that gazing at a fish aquarium helps Al... »
By Sara Vigneri In the good old days, parents were able to raise “free-range” children over summer vacation – they opened the door in the morning and their kids roamed the neighborhood from sun-up to sundown. However, today’s parents are saddled with demanding work schedules and, in some cases, unsafe neighborhoods and are turning to grandparents to care for their children... »
