Godfrey Daniels adds October and November 2025 shows for its 50th anniversary season

Posted On October 21, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /

Godfrey Daniels is keeping the music flowing through fall with an eclectic October and November lineup that spans folk, jazz, blues, Americana, and a lot in between.

From Grammy winners like Jim Lauderdale and David Cullen to local favorites such as Tavern Tan, Maria Woodford, and Roi & The Secret People, the 50th anniversary season brings something for every kind of listener.

Whether you’re drawn to storytelling songwriters, foot-tapping blues, or finely tuned harmonies, there’s no better place to experience it than Bethlehem’s legendary listening room.

If you’ve never been to one go hear what you’ve been missing.

Bethlehem Running Festival Runs Through the Christmas City (PHOTOS / VIDEO)

Posted On October 20, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

The Bethlehem Running Festival ran through the Christmas City for another weekend in 2025.

Popcorn Pushers: Local Filmmakers Premiere New Sitcom at The Emmaus Theatre (WATCH THE TRAILER)

Posted On October 16, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /

The Lehigh Valley’s comedy scene takes center stage this fall with the premiere of Popcorn Pushers: Season 01, a darkly funny new sitcom from creator Jiah Peck and his production team, Pigeon City. The series follows the eccentric staff of a struggling movie theater secretly owned by loan sharks, inspired by Peck’s real-life experiences working at Regal Cinemas in Quakertown and the County Theater in Doylestown.

IronPigs Continue Annual Field Renovation Tradition in North Bethlehem

Posted On October 16, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs once again rolled up their sleeves to give back to the community, renovating the North Bethlehem Little League field at Heimple Park. The project continues the team’s annual tradition of supporting youth baseball by improving local facilities across the Lehigh Valley.

According to Aaron Weisberg, the IronPigs’ Manager of Community Relations, the initiative has been a yearly effort since 2008. “Each year we choose a Little League field that needs significant renovations and see how our resources can help,” Weisberg said. “We want to make sure these fields can continue to thrive long after we’re gone.”

Ice House Punk Show Featuring Humilitarian, Toxiq Chameleon, and Bren on October 16

Posted On October 14, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

The IceHouse in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is set to host a high-energy Punk & DIY showcase on Thursday, October 16, featuring performances by Toxiq Chameleon, Humilitarian, and Bren.

Lehigh Valley Ghost Stories: Nine Local Legends That Still Haunt the Valley

Posted On October 14, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

From historic hotels to hidden tunnels that we’re “certain” exist, the Lehigh Valley has no shortage of eerie tales that blend history with the unexplained.

We asked for a few of your favorites. Here are nine of the region’s most enduring ghost stories, drawn from eyewitness accounts, historical records, and local reporting.

If you’re looking to find the best decorated Halloween houses this year, check out our map!

Bethlehem Harvest Fest 2025 in Pictures

Posted On October 13, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

Historic Downtown Bethlehem was full of fall spirit during this year’s Harvest Fest, held on Saturday, October 11. Families and friends filled Main and Broad Streets for an afternoon of cozy autumn flavors, live music, and local shopping.

This year’s event featured two tasting trails, Sweet and Savory, each with 12 delicious stops from local favorites such as Franklin Hill Vineyards, The Melting Pot of Bethlehem, Kaleidoscope Collective, and McCarthy’s Red Stag Pub. From pumpkin-spiced treats to hearty seasonal bites, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

Win a Pair of Tickets to Lehigh Valley Hollywood Squares!

Posted On October 10, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to Lehigh Valley “Hollywood” Squares, happening Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 6 PM at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Easton, PA.

The Three Best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley

Posted On October 7, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog / 1

There are more than a dozen or so McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Lehigh Valley. On one recent visit to a location below, it got me thinking… Just where are the best McDonald’s in the Lehigh Valley located?

Disclaimer: be sure to visit a local restaurant and support local businesses; but stay with me here, this is still a valid question.

Tea with Ty: Exploring the Heart of Downtown Bethlehem

Posted On October 6, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

If you’ve spent time in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, chances are you’ve seen Ty Versocki out and about! As manager of the Downtown Bethlehem Association, Ty has been visiting shops, restaurants, and organizations for the ongoing video series Tea with Ty, giving viewers an inside look at the people and stories that make downtown special.

From conversations with Knobs ‘N Knockers to tours of Hand Cut Crystal, The Bethlehem Food Co-Op, and Franklin Hill Vineyards, Ty shares a slice of life from every corner of the city. The series also spotlights local favorites like Bethlehem Brew Works, The Melting Pot, and Grandpa Joe’s Candy Shop, showing how each contributes to Bethlehem’s creative and welcoming downtown community.

Mostly Lehigh Valley Basketball Stars

Posted On October 6, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

The Lehigh Valley’s got a pretty wild basketball history. Some of the names on this list were born here, others showed up for college or to play with the Allentown Jets, but they all helped put local hoops on the map.

We rounded up a few who stood out the most:

Basketball runs deep in the Lehigh Valley. Some of these players were born and raised here. Others came through for college, for a few pro seasons, or to coach local teams like the Allentown Jets or the Pennsylvania ValleyDawgs. Together, they helped build a basketball legacy that stretches from packed high school gyms to NBA courts and overseas leagues.

Here are a few names that tell the story.

How We Used AI and a Stolen Phillies Home Run Ball to Reach 7.4 Million People Organically

Posted On September 13, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog / 1

We set out to see if AI could help us create something that felt more real than a meme. The idea landed right in front of us: the Phillies “Karen” who took a home run ball from a young fan. Silver wig. Glasses. Phillies hoodie. She already looked like a Spirit Halloween costume. So we made one.

12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl and Halloween Decoration Tour 2025

Posted On September 8, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog / 4

Do you have a Halloween decoration or a 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton in the greater Lehigh Valley?

Want to add it to our public map?

Send us a photo or video and join in the 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl presented by Banko Beverage Co., a newish Lehigh Valley tradition!

Get your Bar / Restaurant on the Map and let people know where to stop in as they take the tour.

Thank you to our sponsors: Michael Bernadyn with RE/MAX | Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub | WDIY 88.1FM | Wind Creek Event Center

SUBMIT YOUR DECORATION HERE

VIEW THE MAP AT THIS LINK OR BELOW

** Submitting your address will allow us to place it on the public map for people to use to visit Halloween decorations throughout the Lehigh Valley. **

** Please don’t submit information for someone else; only your personal information. **

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Fest Friends 2025

Posted On July 27, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

Welcome, Fest Friend!

We love Musikfest because of you – the friends, the memories, the fun. Here’s your chance to be part of our Fest Friends project:

Get your name featured in our Grand Finale Musikfest video of 2025 on @lvwithlove social channels
Be one of 10 people to receive a free LVwithLOVE Pack, including our special Squonk sticker
Share a photo or video of you and your best friend for a chance to be featured in a community montage
Sign up to hear about future Lehigh Valley with Love event, projects, and partners

Fill out the form below, it only takes a minute, and you’ll help us celebrate the community that makes Musikfest so memorable.

Check out our Fest Friends Merch (IG STORY) at Learn about Pennsylvania’s own cryptid, The Squonk

Check out the YouTube Playlist

FEST FRIENDS ENTRY LINK

Fest Friends Tshirts / Charms / Stickers for sale at The Bethlum Shop Merch Tent at Match Platz

Follow @bethlum.shop and @lvwithlove

WZZO Mullet Contest Coming to the Great Allentown Fair!

Posted On June 26, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /

Lehigh Valley with Love is officially on the judging panel for the first ever WZZO Mullet Contest at the Great Allentown Fair.

It all goes down Saturday, August 30 at 7 PM at the Astound Broadband Farmerama Theater, hosted by Joel and Keith of 95.1 WZZO.

This is not a drill. We’re talking mullets of all shapes and sizes competing across three categories:
– Kid’s Cut (ages 9 and under)
– Teen Tails (ages 10 to 17)
– Adult Mullets (18 and up)

We’re taking our role seriously and even planning our own mullet-inspired haircut to stay on theme. When the hairstyle is this iconic, you have to commit.

The contest will be judged on mullet quality, creativity, and swagger. Prizes, bragging rights, and local fame are all up for grabs.

Deadline to enter is August 8.

Register HERE

See you at the Fair. Come prepared to let it flow.