Lesbians Connect is creating safe, empowering spaces for lesbians and queer women in the Lehigh Valley. Founders Meagan and Rebecca join the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast to share how a small idea grew into a movement — and to preview their biggest event yet, Lez Bash: The Autumn Remix at Big Woody’s in Bethlehem on September 27.

Off the Record with Lehigh Valley with Love continues its housing series with Gina Loiacono of Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley and Marc Rittle of New Bethany. Hosts George Wacker and Commissioner Jeff Warren discuss affordable housing, homelessness, and community solutions in the Lehigh Valley.

The Stirner Modern Gallery in Easton presents the Louis Lamont exhibition, curated and installed by Bibi Monahan, opening September 13. Nearly 100 works showcase Lamont’s vibrant folk art alongside the legacy of Karl Stirner.

Join Society of the Arts in Allentown for Cocktails with the Authors and Luncheon with the Authors 2025 featuring Adriana Allegri, Alison Gaylin, and Jason Rekulak. Would you like me to also draft a slightly longer version (180–200 characters) for platforms that allow more preview text, like Substack or Facebook?

Fizz That Fights: A-TREAT Partners with PCFLV for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, George Wacker sits down with Michael Fickes, songwriter and frontman of Roman Patterns, to talk about the band’s debut full-length album Somewhere on the Highway, out now on Shaky Records. The album follows their 2024 Darts EP and features 11 brand new tracks, including the singles Modern Man and Daylight Saloon, plus a reimagined cover of Fuel’s hit Hemorrhage (In My Hands). Recorded and produced at Shaky Records, the album blends grunge and alternative rock influences from the late 90s and early 2000s with modern indie rock sensibilities.

The Mom Market comes to Bethlehem Rose Garden on Aug 24. Organizer Devika Knafo shares how it supports moms, women entrepreneurs, and the community.

DISCOFRUIT and the Power of Queer Poetry with Kenna DeValor of Flowermouth Press

How Route 22 Filmworks is Uniting Independent Filmmakers in the Lehigh Valley

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com The Greater Lehigh Valley Arts + Culture Patron Survey is more than a questionnaire. It’s a region-wide effort to gather real data on how people engage with the arts, what gets in their way, and how we can create more inclusive, accessible cultural experiences. In this episode of Off […]

Recorded at City Hall’s Payrow Plaza, it’s the Mayor’s Musikfest Podcast 2025, hosted by Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and Lehigh Valley with Love Media’s George Wacker. This year’s episode highlights the people powering Musikfest behind the scenes and on stage:

Did you know that 62% of Americans are eligible to donate blood, but only 2–3% actually do? In this episode of Off the Record with Lehigh Valley with Love, we sit down with Rami Nemeh, President & CEO, and Lina Barbieri, VP of Communications and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Miller-Keystone Blood Center, to explore the very real crisis facing our region’s blood supply — and what it will take to fix it. With cohost Jeff Warren, we hear powerful stories of survival (including one that hits close to home for Jeff), and we learn how Miller-Keystone is using apps, AI, and even virtual reality to modernize donation and inspire the next generation of donors.

How New Grants Could Reshape Bethlehem’s Business Corridors with BEDCO Executive Director Sean Ziller

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we talk with Henry Rouhana, founder of Sure Fix Remodeling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Henry’s story begins in Lebanon, where he spent summers on construction sites and found inspiration watching architects bring spaces to life. After earning his architecture degree […]

Get More LVWITHLOVE Content at LVwithLOVE.com J.A. Marz joins the podcast to talk about his debut novella Ciao, Amore Mio… The Tale of Gabby and Gio, a romantic, emotional journey set in the hills of Tuscany. We dive into the story, the inspiration, and why readers are connecting with his work. 📖 Get the book: […]