Ginger & The Schnappes | New Jazz and Social Music in the Lehigh Valley
In this Episode, we’re talking with Joe MIxon and Ginger Brew of Ginger and The Schnappes, a six piece jazz band from the Lehigh Valley. Ginger and the Schnappes is a star studded affair with Mixon on Guitar, Ginger on Vocals, Brian Bortz on Bass, Dan Twaddell on alto sax, flute, and soprano sax; Vernon […]
Laurel Canyon | Lennon, Punk, and Allentown’s Lehigh Parkway
Laurel Canyon consists of two guitarist-vocalists, Nicholas Gillespie (26) and Serg Cereja (22), who met two years ago through a mutual friend in their hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania. After connecting over a shared interest in poetry, the duo began to rehearse rock ‘n’ roll standards in Serg’s garage. By October 2020, Nick and Serg began […]
The Dynamic Lehigh Valley, First Drinks, and The Best Soup in Town with Lehigh University Student Lucy Kwiatek | Take it From a Local with Allison
In this week’s episode, we are talking with Lucy Kwiatek of Bethlehem. She is a student at Lehigh University and is a Bethlehem native. Having grown up in this area, Lucy talks about some of her favorite aspects of the area including some of her favorite spots to eat, including her first drink at The […]
Team Arnav | Relentless Positivity in the Fight Against Osteosarcoma
“Back in 2016, just after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer that strikes only 400 teenagers annually, Arnav Krishna adopted the mantra ‘Relentless Positivity’ to help him through the tough chemotherapy treatments and difficult surgeries he would need. He and his family would hold these words in their hearts through […]
Temple Psych and Film Student / Volunteer Extraordinaire, Nick Kasander | Take it From a Local with Allison
In this week’s episode, we are talking with Nick Kasander of Bethlehem Township. We talk all about the fun things at Musikfest, what it’s like to work at Artsquest, and talk about how the Freddy Awards have impacted Nick’s life. A student at Temple University, Nick Kasander majors in Psychology and Film and has recently […]
Moravian University’s Social and Digital Media Manager, Claire Boucher
Moravian University’s Social and Digital Media Manager, Claire Boucher
Lehigh Valley Air Travel Soars Back | Lehigh Valley International Airport Executive Director Tom Stoudt
In this episode of Lehigh Valley Valley with Love Podcast, we talk with Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Executive Director, Tom Stoudt, about the return of substantial air travel to the Lehigh Valley. We talk about how travel numbers have already returned to pre-covid numbers, how the airport is continuing to keep travelers safe, what they’ve learned […]
Tiffany Colom of Easton | Take it From a Local with Allison
In this week’s episode, we are talking with Tiffany Colom of Easton. She is an Arbonne consultant as well as a music teacher! We talk about memories from Musikfests past as well her love of the state theatre. We also touch on great food in this area, especially The Bayou restaurant which her and her […]
The Pennsylvania Marijuana Industry | Behind the Scenes with “Kush and Haze”
In this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we talk to Kush and Haze, owners of a Pennsylvania Marijuana products company. Their identities have been obscured because of the sensitive nature of what they do. While many other states, including neighboring ones, have made moves to legalize recreational marijuana for adults, Pennsylvania […]
Joe and Stacey of Whitehall, Pennsylvania | Take it from a Local with Allison
In this week’s episode, we are talking with Joe and Stacey of Whitehall. Having grown up in this area, Joe talks about the many fun and family-friendly places he and Stacey take their son, including the Lehigh Valley Zoo, Dorney Park, & to many events at PBS39 just to name a few! They also go […]
Eman Jarrah for Lehigh County Judge | Getting to Work in the Lehigh Valley
In our final political podcast of … well for now, we are honored to have on fellow Moravian College grad, Emmaus resident, and farmland preservation champion, Eman Jarrah. Oh, yeah, she’s running for Lehigh County Judge! Vote on May 18th. From her website: “Eman Jarrah is a Lehigh Valley native who was born and raised […]
Penn State University Biology Student Hailee from Nazareth | Take it from a Local with Allison
This week, we’re talking with Hailee from Nazareth. She is currently at Penn State University studying Biology with a Neuroscience option and pre-Med track. We talk all about her favorite memories and moments from the Lehigh Valley (Musikfest Smoothie in a Pineapple anyone?), favorite food spots (including Apollo Grill), and so much more (like how […]
Maraleen Shields for Lehigh County Judge | Choosing the Lehigh Valley
You may know the Braddock area of the state from Pennsylvania Senate conentendor John Fetterman, but the Lehigh Valley also has someone with western PA steel roots looking to make a difference in the Lehigh Valley. In this episode we talk with Maraleen Shields who is running for Lehigh County Judge. If elected, she’d be […]
Muhlenberg College Student Riley | Take it from a Local with Allison
In this episode, we join Bethlehem resident and Muhlenberg College student Riley, as we talk about her favorite parts of the Lehigh Valley! Riley, a Freedom High School Grad, talks about many of her favorite food spots, live entertainment spots (Musikfest and Celtic Classic), and must do experiences in the area! We also discuss the […]
The Future of the Lehigh Valley Workspace | Terry Wallace of Venture X Bethlehem
We’re on location for the first time at Venture X in South Bethlehem to speak with owner Terry Wallace about the future of the workspace in the Lehigh Valley. We plan to film a show per month at Venture X. Get in touch if you’d like to get involved. (VIDEO HERE or below) Terry Wallace […]