Lehigh Valley College Student Roundtable | Take it from a Local with Allison

Posted On February 12, 2021 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

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 Lehigh Valley from the point of view of college students from around the area!

Take it from a Local, a Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, is hosted by Allison Pittenger, a 20-year-old college junior.

“A Bethlehem native, I grew up going to Musikfest every summer, seeing shows at the State Theatre, and experiencing all that the Lehigh Valley has to offer. I’m a current student at East Stroudsburg University studying Video & Television production. I love theme parks, musical theatre, traveling, and of course creating content for people to enjoy. I began as an intern with Lehigh Valley with Love in early 2020 and have continued to work with them on various projects, and now this podcast! The goal of Take It From a Local is to hear from Lehigh Valley residents of past and present and to get their views and opinions on the many things to experience in the area. You can find me and follow my journey through life over on my Instagram @alli.pitt. I hope you enjoy the podcast!”

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The aim of this podcast is to connect you to stories and personalities living in or affecting the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, encompassing the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton and many other wonderful communities in-between.

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Pennsylvania Rep. Peter Schweyer | COVID, Allentown, State Budgets, and Hot Dogs

Posted On December 31, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

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 a few years ago, the current covid situation including the state choosing to use billions in CARE act money for budgetary purposes, and. of course, hot dogs. Oh, and some Gremlins to boot.

This is the final episode for Season 3 of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. We hope you enjoyed this season. I want to thank all of our guests and our sponsor, Burke Insurance Agency,

Look for Season 4 soon!

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Talking Major Microgreens | Luke DiLorenzo | Valley Microgreens

Posted On December 23, 2020 By lvwithlove In /

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.

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Winter Holiday Traditions with Lehigh Valley Passport to History

Posted On December 14, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

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 living room during these days of continued social distancing. Tune in live at 6:00 on second Thursdays this winter and gather round the fire as partners share tales of the past.

Lehigh Valley Passport to History is a partnership of 35 (and growing) historic sites and resources in and around Pennsylvania’s Lehigh and Northampton counties. The group aims to connect you with historical sites to see and things to do throughout our region, all listed in one convenient location at www.lvhistory.org.

If you’d like more information about upcoming events, or if you are an organization that would like to join the group, visit the Passport to History website at www.lvhistory.org, check out their Facebook and Instagram pages, or sign up for their monthly newsletter.

Today we will be talking about Lehigh Valley Holiday traditions and will be joined by:

Susan Ellis| Executive Director | Moravian Historical Society

Rachel Kresge | Director of Education and Programs | Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm

Carey Birgel | Executive Director| Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society

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Norman and Jill from Dinky’s Ice Cream Parlor | Taking a Chance on a Delicious Business

Posted On December 8, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

On this week’s episode we have Norman and Jill Matthews, owners of Dinky’s Ice Cream Parlor and Grille.

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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 and the rest is history.

We talk about the struggles they’ve faced not only during covid, but also opening two locations in the Lehigh Valley, their original in Bangor and now on E 3rd Street in south Bethlehem.

Dinky’s is a 50’s style ice cream parlor and burger joint. Both locations are sure to put a smile on your face!

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Tammy Wendling | Downtown Bethlehem Association | COVID through Christmas

Posted On November 29, 2020 By lvwithlove In / 1 No Comments

On this episode, we speak with Tammy Wendling, Downtown Bethlehem Assoication Manager, on how she’s been navigating marketing since March.

Tammy and I do our fair share of work together, so this is a great conversation about some marketing ideas we’ve worked on in recent months. We chat about the Scarecrow Contest that … scared up some media coverage (sorry.) And we get into the upcoming Gingerbread Games!

Be sure to check out GetDowntownBethlehem.com for more information on what we’ve talked about in this episode

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Vina-Andrea Aguirre | Our Former Intern Talks Work, Graphic Design, Covid, Graduation, more…

Posted On November 10, 2020 By lvwithlove In / 1 No Comments

In this very special episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we check in with one of our most favorite interns of all time!

Vina-Andrea Aguirre is a Graphic Designer from Manila Philippines, in Bethlehem, PA. She is a recent college graduate from Moravian College and is now working as a Jr. Graphic Designer at Cigars International.

Vina interned with us in her FRESHMAN year at Moravian College and we were happy not only to have her on board, but to see the successes she’s already been having.

Her passion for creative and collaborative thinking is deeply rooted from my experiences of being exposed to different cultures, meeting new people, and learning new things.

Let’s check in with Vina!

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TeenCentral.Net | One of The Internet’s Oldest Sites Still Proving Cutting Edge Resources

Posted On November 2, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

TeenCentral.net was one of six sites recognized by Microsoft in the late 1990s as innovations in the use of the “new World Wide Web technology”. Unlike many websites from that time, however, it’s still going strong and as relevant as ever.

In this episode, we talk with Jodi Whitcomb, who leads the team at TeenCentral.net We talk about the service and the larger role it’s playing in young people’s lives amid the pandemic

Teencentral is powered by KidsPeace as a free and safe prevention and intervention resource for youth.

For nearly twenty years KidsPeace has provided TeenCentral to teens seeking answers and support to meet the challenges they face.

Users of the site can also submit a story/post regarding any crisis, problem or situation they are struggling with anonymously and receive a therapeutic support response. Adolescents receive this support from one of TeenCentral’s trained online counselors within 24-hours, safely, anonymously, and free of charge.We talk about a lot of great stuff here that can be helpful for someone you know. Take a listen.

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The Moving Picture Cinema | Bringing the Drive-In to Your Driveway

Posted On October 26, 2020 By lvwithlove In / 1 No Comments

In this episode we talk to Matthew McClanahan and Brendan Joyce, founders of The Moving Picture Cinema. Think of a drive in movie theatre that comes to you. Their mission is to create an authentic and classic moviegoing experience at unique venues across eastern Pennsylvania.

TMPC is a complete mobile theater package including projection, sound, and staff. They have everything you need to turn your space into a movie theater overnight!

We talk about how they got started, horror movies, plans for the future, and how you can book them!

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Alli Longenhagen | The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley | Little Black Dress Initiative

Posted On October 14, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

In this episode we visit with The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley President, Alli Logenhagen, and talk about voluntarism, community, American Girl Doll Restaurant shenanigans, and the upcoming Little Black Dress Initiative October 19 – 23.

The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley is an organization of women in Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.

Their purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League welcomes all women who value their mission and are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations and communities.

Founded in 1901 by social activism pioneer Mary Harriman, the Junior Leagues are charitable nonprofit organizations of women, developed as civic leaders, making a demonstratable impact on their communities. The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley is part of a larger organization – the Association of Junior Leagues International. The Association includes over 290 Junior Leagues throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the United Kingdom consisting of over 160,000 women, all striving for positive change in their communities

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Nancy Tolino | Canine Behavioral Expert & Professional Dog Trainer with Peace in the Pack

Posted On October 12, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

On this episode we welcome Nancy from Pace in the Pack!

Nancy (Nan) Tollino, is a certified Canine Behavioral Expert and Professional Dog Trainercreator and founder of Peace In The Pack. She is a graduate of the Animal Behavior College and member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

She has been rescuing and rehabilitating dogs for the past twenty years. Her vision is to save lives by empowering people with the knowledge to meet their dogs’ physical and psychological needs so that dogs may maintain their homes and reduce the chance of tragically returning to shelters due to lack of information and communication.

She has successfully rehabilitated many dogs who were sadly considered unadoptable and are now living healthy, happy well-balanced lives.

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Adrian Shanker | “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health”

Posted On October 5, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

On this week’s episode, I talk to Adrian Shanker, Founder and Executive Director of the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center located in Allentown, Pennsylvania. We talk about the upcoming book he edited and contributed to, “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health” which tackles the pervasive health issues queer people experience throughout their lives through artfully articulated, data-informed essays by twenty-six activists.

“Bodies and Barriers” has been named by NBC News as one of “10 LGBTQ books to watch out for in 2020” and includes a foreword by Rachel L. Levine, M.D., currently the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health, and an afterword by Kate Kendell who, for 24 years, led National Center for Lesbian Rights as their Executive Director.

There’s a lot to listen to here, so , let’s get started…

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Singer/Songwriter Payton Renee | Life on Campus

Posted On September 28, 2020 By lvwithlove In / 2 No Comments

Singer/songwriter Payton Renee is currently enrolled at Kutztown University and tells us about life on campus during a pandemic, how she first got interested in music, how she started her own high school open mics, and what her plans are for the future.

Thank you, Payton, for this fun and refreshing interview.

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Anne Corley Baum | Interview Expert | Nail the Virtual Interview

Posted On September 19, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

We go through a lot of bad habits in this episode with author and Lehigh Valley executive with Capital BlueCross, Anne Corley Baum. Want to up your online interview game? Wonder if you have a few habits that might be bad? Want to learn a few tricks to set you apart? We go over all of that, as well as all the things I do wrong!

It’s a learning experience.

Anne is the author of Small Mistakes, Big Consequences: Develop Your Soft Skills to Help You Succeed and the recently released Small Mistakes, Big Consequences, for Interviews: Hone your interviewing technique to present your best self and land your dream job.

We go over job interview techniques, things not to do, things to do, and how the current “virtual” climate can be used to your advantage.

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Will Lewis | News | Grunge | Lehigh Valley

Posted On September 13, 2020 By lvwithlove In / No Comments

In this episode we talk with WFMZ reporter and anchor, Will Lewis.

Will moved to the Lehigh Valley in 2010 after working at TV stations in Portland, Maine, Charlotte, North Carolina, and several other markets. Because of his love of traveling and various job assignments, he has driven across country seven times. Will has also lived in, visited, or driven through all 50 states.

Originally from Seattle, Washington, Will left the Pacific Northwest to attend The University of Tennessee in Knoxville. We talk about his journey to the Lehigh Valley, how he snuck into grunge gigs in Seattle, why he loves the Lehigh Valley and some other stuff.

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