Aspiringing Singer Songwriter Angel | Take it from a Local with Allison
This week’s episode has us talking with Angel, a Wilkes University Student and aspiring singer/songwriter. We talk about live entertainment in the Lehigh Valley, favorite food spots, and so much more! You can catch her on Rocking the Lehigh Valley on April 13, 2021, listen to her album, Bipolar Opposites, that will be out within […]
Ce-Ce Gerlach | Fighting for Allentown
In this episode, we talk with Allentown City Councilwoman and Allentown Mayoral candidate Ce-Ce Gerlach. Ce-Ce’s story is truly remarkable, especially the way in which she initially go involved in politics… We talk about her upbringing in Maryland, what brought her to the Allentown area (spoiler: it was Cedar Crest College was Cedar Crest College) […]
Boba Tea, Musikfest, and Delores | Take it from a Local with Allison
In this episode, we join Bethlehem resident and Penn State University student Delores, as we talk about her favorite parts of the Lehigh Valley! Delores, a Freedom High School graduate and longtime resident of the Lehigh Valley, talks about many of her favorite food spots, festivals, and must to experiences throughout the Lehigh Valley during […]
Matt Tuerk | Literally Running for Mayor of Allentown
Today we’re talking with Allentown Mayoral hopeful and the former Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation VP, Matt Tuerk, who has been running the streets of Allentown to get to know it just a little bit better… We talk about his path from East Stroudsburg to Colorado to South Carolina to Allentown and why travel helps […]
Chris, a U.S. Navy Vet and Northampton Community College Student | Take it from a Local with Allison
This week’s episode has us talking with Chris, a local U.S. Navy Veteran and current student at Northampton Community College. We talk about our love for Flying V Poutine and Wawa, local live entertainment, and of course about some of his favorite and most impactful memories from living in the area. Chris is also the […]
Sarah Jane’s Cupcakes | Emmaus Teenage Entrepreneur
On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast we visit with Emmaus High School student, Sarah Sherman, who also happens to run a successful cupcake business called Sarah Jane’s Cupcakes. We talk about how she got started in the cupcake business; how people, like myself, can mistake her polished marketing for being beyond […]
Rapping Commencement, The Freddy’s, and A Murder Mystery Musical | Take it from a Local with Allison
In this episode, we’re talking with Bethlehem resident Matthew, a writer and aspiring scientist. We talk about impactful teachers, Musikfest, and his creative and uniquely written commencement speech he gave when he graduated from Freedom High School not too long ago. Matt shares his love of local improv and comedy at SteelStacks and talks about his […]
Allentown Chief of Operations Eric Gratz | Allentown EMS’ Adaptation and Advancement
In the first episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Season 4 we talk with Eric Gratz, Chief of Operations for the City of Allentown. The City of Allentown’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a public service system that includes all-paramedic staffed ambulances that are dispatched 24 hours/day through an enhanced 9-1-1 communications system. […]
From Freedom High School to The University of Pittsburgh | Take it from a Local with Allison
This week, join Bethlehem resident and University of Pitt student Jaime as we talk about all things Lehigh Valley related. Jaime, a Freedom High School graduate and longtime resident of the Lehigh Valley, talks about all her favorites in the area in this episode. From memories made at the Celtic Classic parade, to the amazing […]
Lehigh Valley College Student Roundtable | Take it from a Local with Allison
In this episode, we talk with local college students Julia, from Moravian College, Richard, from Northampton Community College, and Mandy, from Cedar Crest College, about life as a student in the Lehigh Valley. We hear their insight into their favorite Musikfest foods, unique spots to hang out, and much more. Enjoy this look into the […]
Pennsylvania Rep. Peter Schweyer | COVID, Allentown, State Budgets, and Hot Dogs
In this episode, we talk with with Peter Schweyer, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives representing District 22 in Lehigh County. Peter is Allentown born and bred. We talk about his time growing up, what got him into politics, we talk about how his district was on the other side of the state […]
Talking Major Microgreens | Luke DiLorenzo | Valley Microgreens
Luke DiLorenzo, owner of Valley Microgreens, chats with us about starting a vertical farming business in Allentown during COVID. We talk about what microgreens are exactly, why they are an interesting business to be in, how he farms vertically, and how he deals with competitors. Also, first time users have an opportunity to save 15% […]
Winter Holiday Traditions with Lehigh Valley Passport to History
Welcome to a special episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. We’ve teamed up with lehigh Valley Passport to History for a Winter Holiday Traditions Live Show. The audio in this podcast is from that show. The goal of Lehigh Valley Passport to History to bring Valley history right into the comfort of your […]
Norman and Jill from Dinky’s Ice Cream Parlor | Taking a Chance on a Delicious Business
On this week’s episode we have Norman and Jill Matthews, owners of Dinky’s Ice Cream Parlor and Grille. Check out their website here. Dinky’s was started when Norman, or Dinky (we’ll get in to that) hurt his back and wasn’t going to continue being a trucker. Jill gave him a book to write his ideas […]
Tammy Wendling | Downtown Bethlehem Association | COVID through Christmas
Tammy Wendling | Downtown Bethlehem Association | COVID through Christmas