Pride of Place

Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc.

Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc.

For the woman behind the eponymous firm Carol C. Dorey Real Estate, Inc., “pride of place” defines the very essence of her successful realty company, which specializes in high-value property. Carol is quick to credit the wealth of desirable properties in Bucks County and the Lehigh Valley for making it possible to focus on the top 5 percent of the marketplace—an exclusive ... »

Egypt Star Bakery

Egypt Star Bakery

It’s a bright fall morning and customers steadily come and go at Egypt Star Bakery. “It’s the best bakery around. Period,” says Frank Scharkozy of Bethlehem, who grew up a block and a half away from the bakery. “The chocolate eclairs are simply the best. Never had anything like them, and I’ve been all over the country.” He also picked up a dozen glazed donuts, all neatly p... »

QNB Bank

QNB Bank

If you got in the car and drove into any town on any given day, it’s likely that you would pass by several banks. PNC, TD Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America—the list goes on. They are all over, and what we are used to seeing while on the road. But, if you live in Bucks, Lehigh, or Montgomery County, you’d likely see a sign with a little blue cupola topped with a weather va... »

Fred Saracino

Fred Saracino

After 44 years as a State Farm agent in Emmaus, Fred Saracino’s clients often tell him to take time off and enjoy himself—and he does. But he’s in no hurry to retire. While Fred loves to have fun, he loves his work as well. “I don’t want to retire,” Fred says. “My clients are my friends and no longer just my clients. It’s a pleasure for me to worth with them. They come in ... »

The Brass Rail

The Brass Rail

A cornerstone of Allentown’s edible heritage, The Brass Rail has welcomed guests for 86 years and counting. While comfy fare—with a delectable Italian-American accent—remains a hallmark of this Lehigh Street restaurant, the foundation of its fame was built on a 6-inch roll: Phil’s Original Steak Sandwich. And the story behind this icon of Lehigh Valley cuisine comes straig... »

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors

Bethlehem Gallery of Floors

When you’re decorating your home, there truly is one element that brings everything together for a cohesive, designed look: the flooring. Whether it’s hardwood or carpeting for your foyer, kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom, these decisions impact the value of your home, which is typically the single largest purchase you’ll ever make. Sometimes you want to change your flooring ... »

First Northern Bank & Trust

First Northern Bank & Trust

If you’re a typical bank customer, you’ve probably experienced merger after merger after merger. Take the former First National Bank of Allentown. After it joined with American Bank and Trust Co., it was known as Meridian Bank. That is,  of course, until Meridian was swallowed by Corestates, which First Union bought. A little while later, it merged with Wachovia, and, fina... »

Banko Beverage

Banko Beverage

If you’ve sipped a cold beer in the Lehigh Valley lately—or if you enjoy filling up your Musikfest mug every August—you probably have Banko Beverage to thank. The small but mighty beer distributor delivers beer from 30 different suppliers to more than 1,000 restaurants, bars, and distributors in the Lehigh Valley and surrounding counties every year. Founder Frank Banko Sr.... »

Lehigh Valley Electric

Lehigh Valley Electric

The light in your kitchen has been flickering off and on, and you have a growing suspicion that there’s something major going on behind your walls. You need service and you need it quickly. You’re not sure who to call. You want an electrician who is responsive and who knows the ins and outs of residential electrical systems. Your need is what Bob Holland had in mind when h... »

Buss Paint and Wallpaper

Buss Paint and Wallpaper

The time has come to paint or wallpaper your house. You have endless possibilities of colors and designs, and may have tons of ideas bouncing around your head. Where do you start? With so many colors, how do you pick one? What finish should you go with? Once you’ve settled on a color you like, there’s always the chance that while it looks great on a swatch in a store, four... »

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