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S4 Ep 141Ce-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) […]

S4 Ep 140Boba 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 […]

S4 Ep 139Matt 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 […]

S4 Ep 138Chris, 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 […]

S4 Ep 137Sarah 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 […]

S4 Ep 136Rapping 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 […]

S4 Ep 135Allentown 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. […]

S4 Ep 134From 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 […]

S4 Ep 133Lehigh 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 […]

S3 Ep 132Pennsylvania 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 […]

S3 Ep 131Talking 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% […]

S3 Ep 130Winter 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 […]

S3 Ep 129Norman 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 […]

S3 Ep 128Tammy Wendling | Downtown Bethlehem Association | COVID through Christmas
Tammy Wendling | Downtown Bethlehem Association | COVID through Christmas

S3 Ep 127Vina-Andrea Aguirre | Our Former Intern Talks Work, Graphic Design, Covid, Graduation, more…
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 […]

S3 Ep 126TeenCentral.Net | One of The Internet’s Oldest Sites Still Proving Cutting Edge Resources
TeenCentral.Net | One of The Internet's Oldest Sites Still Proving Cutting Edge Resources

S3 Ep 125The Moving Picture Cinema | Bringing the Drive-In to Your Driveway
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, […]

S3 Ep 124Alli Longenhagen | The Junior League of the Lehigh Valley | Little Black Dress Initiative
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 […]

S3 Ep 123Nancy Tolino | Canine Behavioral Expert & Professional Dog Trainer with Peace in the Pack
Nancy Tolino | Canine Behavioral Expert & Professional Dog Trainer with Peace in the Pack

S3 Ep 122Adrian Shanker | “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health”
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 […]

S3 Ep 121Singer/Songwriter Payton Renee | Life on Campus
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. As always, get […]

S3 Ep 120Anne Corley Baum | Interview Expert | Nail the Virtual Interview
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 […]

S3 Ep 119Will Lewis | News | Grunge | Lehigh Valley
Will Lewis | News | Grunge | Lehigh Valley

S3 Ep 118Soul Perspective, LLC | Friendship into Entrepreneurship | Simeon Bleeker’s Magical Sneakers
Soul Perspective, LLC | Friendship into Entrepreneurship | Simeon Bleeker's Magical Sneakers

S3 Ep 117The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties | Advocating for Those Disabled | Golf Tournament 9/25/2020
Check out www.arcoflehighnorthampton.org and their upcoming golf event www.arcgolfclassic.givesmart.com for more information! We speak with Mitch Lenett, Director Of Development, and Chris Kaklamanis, Events and Marketing Director, at The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Counties. The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton County’s 36th Annual Allen D. Deibler Memorial Golf Tournament Presented by The Kyle David […]

S3 Ep 116THE LINK Trail Network in the Lehigh Valley | Claire Sadler and Brian Greene | D&L Trail
The Lehigh Valley is way more connected than you think, and that’s just via the trails. We are joined by Claire Sadler, Deputy Director, Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. and Brian Greene, D&L Director of Trails & Conservation about THE LINK Trail Network, it’s economic impact on the Lehigh Valley, how you can […]

S3 Ep 115Amy Jensen | Children’s Author | “Chuckie Has a Bellyache” and More!
Amy Jensen is an author, playwright, and music educator in New Jersey. She has written two children’s books collaborating with illustrator Ulana Zahajkewycz. Learn more about how she got started and what keeps her motivated! LINKS Amy’s Author Website ——————————————————-   This episode is brought to you by Made Possible in the Lehigh Valley Learn […]

S3 Ep 114James P. Jordan | Touchstone Theatre | Don’t Stop Performing or Creating
This episode is brought to you by Made Possible in the Lehigh Valley Learn more about how they are telling Lehigh Valley stories and how it can help you! ——————————————————- Welcome to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. The aim of this podcast is to connect you to stories and personalities living in or affecting […]

S3 Ep 113Darnell G. Davis | Aspire to Autonomy | Human Trafficking in the Lehigh Valley
Darnell G. Davis | Aspire to Autonomy | Human Trafficking in the Lehigh Valley

S2 Ep 112Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 112: Weyerbacher Brewing Company Brewer, Danielle Brunner
Weyerbacher Brewing Company Brewer, Danielle Brunner

S2 Ep 110Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 111: Lehigh Valley International Airport Executive Director, Tom Stoudt
This episode is brought to you by Walter Investment Partners! Over the course of the past month we’ve put out more than sixty video podcast episodes on our Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds. We took our interview with Lehigh Valley International Airport Executive Director, Tom Stoudt, and put it here for your audio pleasure. […]

S2 Ep 110Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 110: COVID19 Interviews with Good Shepherd Rehab and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs
COVID19 Interviews with Good Shepherd Rehab and the Lehigh Valley IronPigs

S2 Ep 109Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 109: COVID19 Interviews with Filament Innovations, St. Luke’s, and Northampton County Elections
This episode is brought to you by Walter Investment Partners! We’re back! Over the course of the past two weeks, we’ve put out more than fifty video podcast episodes on our Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds. We’ve been fortunate to talk to local business leaders, non-profit contributors, and awesome community members. We took three […]

S2 Ep 108Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 108: COVID19 Interviews with Billy’s Diner, Local Teachers, and Ryan Hill of ArtsQuest
This episode is brought to you by Walter Investment Partners! We’re back! Over the course of the past two weeks, we’ve put out more than forty video podcast episodes on our Youtube, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds. We’ve been fortunate to talk to local business leaders, non-profit contributors, and awesome community members. We took three […]

S3 Ep 107Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 107: The Art Establishment in Fountain Hill (I Hate Route 22)
We welcome Ellen and Tom, the owners of The Art Establishment in Fountain Hill. We met because we saw their “I Hate 22” sticker on a car and the rest is history. “At “The Art Establishment” we believe art should be accessible to everyone, and that every person, no matter their ability, should have the […]

S3 Ep 106Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 106: Mark Trusz, Owner of Escape.exe, The Lehigh Valley’s Escape Room
Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 106: Mark Trusz, Owner of Escape.exe, The Lehigh Valley's Escape Room

S3 Ep 105Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 105: The Most Flammable Kate Hughes
Artist, comedian, all around awesome person Kate Hughes joins us to talk about her upcoming show, “Kate Hughes: Most Flammable Episode II” taking place Friday, February 28 at SteelStacks. Tickets MIGHT still be available so check it out now! We also talk dating, Tyler gets super deep, and this may be one of our most […]

S3 Ep 104Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 104: Wings and Strings in Hellertown this Summer!
Taking place on July 25th, 2020 at Dimmick Park in Hellertown, Wings n Strings brings together chicken wings, music, beer and more to raise money in the fight against cancer. We welcome on Kristina and Jordan from the American Cancer Society to tell us more about what they do and what this event is all […]

S3 Ep 103Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 103: Recording Artist Sn0w Silver
We welcome Sn0w Silver to the podcast to discuss growing up in the Lehigh Valley, who she makes music with, why it wasn’t a straight road to get where she’s at, and where she’s going. Check out her song, “Drain Me” on Spotify. Subscribe to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. Visit us on Patreon and get […]

S3 Ep 102Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 102: Remembering Kobe Bryant with Coaches and Writers
In this episode, we take the time to remember Kobe Bryant in the Lehigh Valley with a someone who coached against him in East Stroudsburg’s Shawn Thornton, and two men who covered him in The Morning Call’s Keith Groller, and Sports Illustrated’s Jack McCallum. Subscribe to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. Visit us on Patreon and […]

S3 Ep 101Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 101: Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle
We’re back for Season 3 of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast and we’re starting it out with some Beatle-mania. Don Dannemann was a founding member of the band The Cyrkle, which got its start at Lafayette College in the early 1960s. The band was named by John Lennon himself. Thank you to Don for […]

S2 Ep 100Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 100: LIVE at The Kemerer Museum with Ilene Hochberg Wood
Become a Patron! Would you believe it? We made it to 100 episodes. Thank you to The Kemerer Museum in Bethlehem for hosting this episode with guest Ilene Hochberg Wood curator and collector behind “PURSEonality: A Stylish Handbag History.” Excuse our shotty audio, but listen in to learn more about Ilene’s love of purses, why […]

S2 Ep 99Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 99: Comedian Dan Fitzpatrick and a Look Back on the Podcast
Become a Patron! Comedian Dan Fitzpatrick joins us and talks about New York City, going to Harvard, putting in his dues, and other fun things. George and Tyler also take a look back on nearly 100 episodes! Thank you to Lehigh Valley Weather Authority for providing the weather report! Subscribe to the Lehigh Valley with Love […]

S2 Ep 98Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 98: Merry Christmas and Kris Fried
Become a Patron! We welcome on comedian Kris Fried and talk about Christmas and maybe politics for 35 seconds. Thank you to Lehigh Valley Weather Authority for providing the weather report! Subscribe to the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast. Visit us on Patreon and get some cool stuff!!! This episode features the Song “Goodbye Syndrome” by […]

S2 Ep 97Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 97: The Beautiful Distortion, Mindfreaking, and Krampus Becoming More Accepted
Become a Patron! We welcome back The Beautiful Distortion to talk their upcoming Christmas Explosion Variety Show at SteelStacks on December 21. Get your tickets now! Also, please come out to our Christmas Tree Toss for Charity on January 21 at 11 a.m.! Also! Please be sure to check out the Clash of the Carols […]

S2 Ep 96Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 96: Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President, Jessica O’Donnell
Become a Patron! We welcome Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice-President of Affiliated Chambers, Jessica O’Donnell, to the Podcast. Jessica talks about some of the great downtowns outside of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton and gives us an insight into just how much is going on in the Lehigh Valley. Check out our 100th […]

S2 Ep 95Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 95: Musician, Artist, Awesome Person, Rebecca Connelly
Become a Patron! Rebecca Connelly joins us on the Podcast to discuss her upcoming Christmas Event at Revel Social that will include SANTA CLAUS HIMSELF! Check out our 100th Episode Taping coming up at The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts with special guest Illene Hochberg Wood! Also! Please be sure to check out the Clash […]

S2 Ep 94Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 94: We Talk Wolves, Cats, and Thanksgiving with Recording Artist Kendal Conrad
Become a Patron! Recording artist Kendal Conrad climbs back into the attic to promote her new single “Leader of the Pack” which has some sweet wolf bits and can be found on Spotify. Also, check out her website for upcoming information. We also talk what to look forward to on Thanksgiving and how to maybe […]

S2 Ep 93Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 93: Yasso-Rothrock Christmas City Classic Basketball and Lehigh / Lafayette
Become a Patron! We welcome Judd and Victoria to the podcast to talk the Yasso-Rothrock Christmas City Classic Middle School Basketball Tournament and how you can help out! We also talk Lehigh Lafayette and examine the reasons why Tyler keeps getting parking tickets. Get all of your Yasso-Rothrock info here. Honoring George B. Yasso & […]

S2 Ep 92Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast Episode 92: Mobile DJ an Entertainer CJ Fuentes Talks Business and Jerry Springer
Become a Patron! We welcome Allentown-based mobile DJ CJ Fuentes, owner of Party with Life, to the Podcast. CJ talks about growing up, getting his feet wet in an interesting party entertainment scene, and starting his own business in the Lehigh Valley. Oh, yeah, and he was also on Jerry Springer. We get to that […]