It Came From the Lehigh River: Thymes Zup x Skeleton Crawl 2026

Posted On August 29, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Press Release /  

For the 2026 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl, Lehigh Valley with Love teamed up with Thymes Zup, a lowbrow project based out of Bethlehem, PA, led by designer Saige Sufrin, to create an original piece specifically for this year’s Crawl.

The result is It Came From the Lehigh River, a distinctly Lehigh Valley take on the strange, oversized world of the Skeleton Crawl.

The artwork is available now as a limited-edition collection of T-shirts, hoodies and sweatshirts, with profits from the collection split 50/50 with the artist.

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12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl 2026

Posted On August 29, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog /  

PRESENTED BY BANKO BEVERAGE CO.

The 12-Foot-Tall Skeleton Crawl is back for 2026.

Explore a community-built map of Halloween displays across the Lehigh Valley, from 12-foot skeletons and elaborate yards to participating businesses and Halloween events.

Find something worth visiting, build your own route, or add your own location to the Crawl.

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 EXPLORE THE MAP

Joining the 2026 Crawl

Have a Halloween display? Add it. Businesses, bars, restaurants, offices and Halloween events can join too.

Submit your location along with a photo or video and we’ll add it to the public map for people exploring the Lehigh Valley throughout Halloween season.

Submitting a home? Only submit an address that belongs to you or that you have permission to submit. Residential addresses submitted for the Crawl will be displayed publicly on the map.

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Coach Dotty Vazquez Shares Powerful Memoir ‘They Turned a Blind Eye’

Posted On June 30, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /  

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For years, Coach Dotty Vazquez carried a story she never imagined sharing publicly.

Today, the Lehigh Valley author, life coach, entrepreneur, and advocate is sharing it in They Turned a Blind Eye, a memoir that explores childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness, healing, and ultimately, hope.

But as Vazquez makes clear, this isn’t a book about remaining trapped by the past.

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610 Day: The Most Lehigh Valley Ways to Celebrate, According to You

Posted On June 11, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog /  

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610 Day, or June 10, is also known as “610 Day,” which is a nod to the 610 area code. For a lot of us, 610 still feels like the Lehigh Valley area code, even though it came after the 215 days and before 484 entered the chat.

A little phone-number history: 610 was placed into service in January 1994 after being split from the 215 area code, which had covered much of southeastern Pennsylvania since 1947. The 484 overlay was introduced in June 1999 for the same region, which meant 10-digit dialing became part of local life. Today, 610 and 484 cover the same general region, which includes the Lehigh Valley, with 835 also added in 2022.

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Lehigh Valley Patio Palooza 3 presented by Banko Beverage Co.

Posted On May 28, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Contest /  

UPDATE: 

The votes are in for Lehigh Valley Patio Palooza 3 presented by Banko Beverage Co., and we have our winners!

Foundation Tavern at Shepherd Hills Golf Club has once again been named the Lehigh Valley’s favorite patio, taking the top spot for an incredible third consecutive year.

Pints & Pies Bethlehem finished in second place, followed by The Wooden Match in third.

This year’s Patio Palooza also introduced the Home Patio Edition, giving Lehigh Valley residents a chance to submit their own backyard patios, decks, porches, and outdoor spaces.

Congratulations to Steve K. of Allentown, our Home Patio Edition winner! Steve will receive a patio prize pack courtesy of Banko Beverage Co.

Thank you to everyone who voted, submitted a home patio, and helped spread the word about Patio Palooza 3.

A special thank you to presenting sponsor Banko Beverage Co. for helping make Patio Palooza possible.

Inspired by Patio Palooza to tackle an outdoor project of your own? Visit QuoteAhead.com to connect with local contractors for patios, decks, landscaping, hardscaping, fencing, concrete, outdoor lighting, and more.

And what’s next? Stay tuned. We might just need to find out who the Lehigh Valley’s favorite bartender is. 🍺

See the latest at www.lvwithlove.com.

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Patio season is almost here, and Lehigh Valley Patio Palooza 3 presented by Banko Beverage Co. is back to celebrate the best outdoor spots in the region.

This year, we’re adding something new! 

Along with voting for your favorite restaurant, bar, beer garden, or outdoor dining space, you can also enter the 🏡 Home Patio Edition by submitting your own backyard patio, deck, porch, or outdoor oasis.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT OR TO VOTE

The winning restaurant or bar patio will be part of a summer celebration at their location.

Home Patio Edition entrants will be eligible for prizes, which may include a Miller Lite mini fridge, lounge chair, patio umbrella, Banko Beverage Co. shirts, koozies, promotional items, and a $100 QuoteAhead outdoor project credit.

Foundation Tavern has won two years in a row. Can anyone beat them this year?

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT OR TO VOTE

Questions? Email info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Use #PatioPalooza to follow along.

 

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Coca-Cola Park Naming Rights End in 2027: What Should the IronPigs Call the Ballpark Next?

Posted On February 3, 2026 By lvwithlove In Blog, Community News /  1

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages announced today, February 3, 2026, that their naming rights partnership will wrap up in September 2027 when the current agreement reaches its planned completion. The team made it clear the relationship is not ending completely. Fans will still be able to buy Coca-Cola products at games, and ABARTA Coca-Cola Beverages will remain a Founding Partner involved with the organization and its charitable efforts.

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Lehigh Valley Snubbed from National Geographic’s Best Places to Visit in 2026

Posted On October 22, 2025 By lvwithlove In Blog /  

National Geographic just dropped its Best of the World 2026 list, 25 must-visit destinations ranging from Milan’s Dolomites to Dominica’s whale reserve and even Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

That’s right. Pittsburgh!!!!

The Steel City made the cut for its museums, art scene, and downtown revitalization. And while that’s great news for Western PA, those of us on the other side of the state were left flipping through the list like: no Bethlehem? no Easton? not even Tatamy?

Sure, the Dolomites have stunning mountain views, and Dominica’s getting a whale reserve. That’s great. But have the folks who made this list ever watched Musikfest from the top of the Hill-to-Hill Bridge?

Have they ever wandered through Bacon Fest in Easton, elbow to elbow with thousands of hungry people and the smell of sizzling pork in the air?

Have they ever lined up at Yocco’s for a hot dog that’s somehow both simple and perfect?

Have they ever sat trackside at the Velodrome in Trexlertown on a Friday night?

Have they even been to The Great Allentown Fair  Demolition Derby?

Have they ever driven down Freemansburg’s finally omg took forever newly paved Main Street, windows down?

Have they ever biked the Saucon Rail Trail in Hellertown on a crisp fall day and ended up in a tavern debating who makes the best wings in the Valley?

And if the National Geographic team really wants to see world-class tourism, they should try visiting Jim Thorpe in the fall if they can find a parking spot. That town’s been so good at it, you can’t even visit!

We’re not saying National Geographic got it wrong. We’re just saying maybe they’ve never walked Main Street Bethlehem in December.

Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com

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Hellertown Historical Society Hosts Special Screening of The Fries Rebellion

Posted On October 20, 2025 By lvwithlove In Community News /  

History buffs and film enthusiasts alike are invited to a special screening of The Fries Rebellion, an acclaimed short film exploring the 1798–1799 Pennsylvania tax revolt that took place across Northampton, Bucks, and Montgomery counties. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Hellertown Historical Society’s Tavern venue, located in the lower level of the historic Heller-Wagner Grist Mill at 170 West Walnut Street, Hellertown, PA. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

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