“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 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 Cathy Kiley It is no secret that, for years, I listed The Farmhouse among my favorite dining establishments in the greater Lehigh Valley. I praised not only the wonderful food, but also its ambiance and professional, unpretentious service, all served up in a glorious old farmhouse sitting on the outskirts of the quaint Borough of Emmaus. The Farmhouse was one of the fir... »
“A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.”—Anne Roiphe Dear Readers, No matter what our age, we’re never too old to look and feel our best. Whether we work outside the home, spend time caring for our families, do a combination of both–or something entirely different–maintaining a healthy mind, body ... »
By Sara Vigneri Time to shove those sweaters to the back of the closet and make room for some spring additions. Make the season pop with bright colors and accessories to enjoy the warmer weather. Bold Swarovski Crystal Cocktail ring $37.80 Multi Circle Bib necklace $122 Sorrelli 125 West Main Street Kutztown 610-683-9544 sorrelli.com La Biosthetique hair care system $120 L... »
By Lisa A. Dougherty, Esquire For most people, divorce is an unpleasant concept, particularly when children are involved. But custody disputes arise in homes across the Lehigh Valley every day, leading to litigation that affects thousands of families. According to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, in 2009, nearly 47,000 new custody cases were filed statewi... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio Everyone’s heard of curb appeal. It’s a fancy way of describing how nice a home looks from the street when passing through a neighborhood, especially when shopping for a new home. Paver walkways and landscaping greatly enhance the external beauty of a home, but sometimes it can be challenging to design the perfect outdoor setting surrounding your ho... »
By M. Minti Ray The area of Macungie, located southwest of nearby Allentown and Emmaus, was originally home to the Lenni Lenape Native Americans who were drawn to the location by its rich deposits of jasper which they used to make spears, knives, and arrowheads. As part of William Penn’s three Pennsylvania counties, the area was given its name based on the Lenape word for ... »
