By Angela Bristow It’s fall, and the leaves will be changing soon. One great way to enjoy the fall foliage is by bicycling through the Valley’s extensive rails-to-trails. Nature lovers are sure to thrill at the wildlife that make their homes in the woods along many of the trails. The rail-trails, as they are called, use infrastructure once used by the Lehigh Canal to trans... »
By Angela Bristow “Shh. Don’t say that out loud!” That’s what we tell our kids when they blurt out some comment about the more indelicate bodily functions. You know, the not-so-pleasant sounds, smells, fluids and growths that, while necessary, are not discussed in polite circles. Except one: The Da Vinci Science Center. In fact, that’s the theme of the Center’s new exhibit... »
By Mary Beth Schwartz It is said President George Washington spent $200 on it during the summer of 1790. President Thomas Jefferson is said to have used it in a recipe for a chilly dessert resembling today’s Baked Alaska. In 1813, Dolley Madison served dished strawberry scoops at President Madison’s second inaugural banquet at the White House. In 1896, the first cone was p... »
By J.F. Pirro There’s a new boss in town… make that a new “Boss Hog.” Dave Brundage is in his first year as the new manager of the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. The 48-year-old Portland, Ore. native has replaced National Baseball Hall-of-Fame member Ryne Sandberg who is now the Philadelphia Phillies’ third base coach. We had a chance to catch up with the skipper to find out mor... »
By Kathleen Shannon Visionnaires 3770 Dryland Way | Easton | 610.253.2299 | eyefashioninstitute.com Visionnaires in Easton is more than a shop for fashionable eyeglass frames – it’s a one-stop approach to eye exams and eye disorders. Founded by Dr. Steven Demko, who also operates Professional Eye Associates in Mount Pocono, Visionnaires provides its patients wi... »
By Frederick Jerant Fireworks on the Fourth of July! That American tradition is nearly as old as the country itself. On July 3, 1776, John Adams, wrote “The day will be most memorable in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade… bonfires... »
By Andy Cook Ah, summer… the perfect time of year for top-down driving. If you looking for an adventure, feeling a bit blue because things haven’t been going your way, or if your job is driving you to distraction, hop into a convertible for some open air driving… it may be just what you need. Being a convertible owner myself for the last 20 years, I can tell you one thing ... »
By Angela Bristow Looking to do something different this summer? Why not get into the spirit of the season by visiting a local outdoor farmers’ market? Or get out in the fresh air and score a bargain at an area flea market? Small-town farmers’ markets are popping up all over the area. The Lehigh Valley even has bragging rights to being the home of the oldest outdoor farmer... »
By Kathleen Shannon The Mill in Germansville 7130 Bake Oven Road | Germansville, PA | 610.767.9650 The Mill in Germansville carries everything you need for your pets, livestock, farm, lawn and garden, and more. If you are looking to feed any animal from an alpaca to a zebra, the Mill can help. In addition to feeds, they stock wild bird food for your backyard buddies al... »
By Kathryn M. D’Imperio They always tell you life changes so much when you have kids. I think we all try to prepare ourselves to some extent, but no one really knows exactly what to expect until we find ourselves in the middle of it. From unexpected exploding diapers at the doctor’s office (with the diaper bag forgotten in the car) to juggling all the chores and stress of ... »
