THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY (CACLV), Bethlehem is seeking community members to become certified tax preparation volunteers through the IRS supported Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), as well as other volunteers to assist with hospitality functions at free tax sites in Lehigh County. This [...]
Plus-size fashion retailer slated to open April 2014 Whitehall Mall announced today it will be adding Lane Bryant, the most recognized name in plus-size fashions to its retail roster. Slated to open in April 2014, Lane Bryant will be located between Sears and Bed Bath & Beyond. The store will relocate its current location in [...]
By Erin D'Amelio Entering Kuantan, capital of Pahang During my excessive anticipation of my trip to Malaysia (which now seems forever ago), I discovered an article, “English is a Dialect With an Army,” written by Ta-Nehisi Coates of The Atlantic whose message resonated with me so strongly today. The premise of his article highlights [...]
Contributed by Jim Yeager I'm sitting here at my home in North Carolina feeling like I'm losing a member of the family. My Yeagers are from Allentown. My great grandfather was James A. Yeager, who owned the "Dorneyville Hotel" (and the Cetronia Hotel-Trinkles) for many years at the end of the 19th century and 35 [...]
THIS WEEK'S VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY, Bethlehem is looking for a volunteer with an outgoing personality to help with planning several fund-raising events throughout the year. We have monthly planning meetings. Setting up the event, running the event, and cleaning up are all a huge part of [...]
Erin with her Bahasa Malaysia class. By Erin D'Amelio Us ETAs have finally left the big capital of Kuala Lumpur and have made it to our respective states, but that still doesn’t mean that we’re done with orientation. For the past two and a half weeks, we have been sitting in a conference [...]
By Erin D'Amelio I walked into a food court of sorts Monday on Jalan Petaling, the heart of China Town in Kuala Lumpur (KL), surveying the open stalls with sizzling curry, pungent sauces, and unidentified meats, and I wondered to myself how adventurous I would be that night for dinner. Only a few days into [...]
The LEHIGH VALLEY HAPPENING LIST IS HERE! The Lehigh Valley Happening List is a people’s choice award granted to the most happening people, places, events, personalities, and establishments throughout The Lehigh Valley. Over 450 of the best people and places in The Lehigh Valley have already been nominated but you can still nominate your favorites. [...]
By Erin D'Amelio By the time you read this article, I’ll be on a plane to Hong Kong, or maybe on my layover... I still haven’t really figured out this whole time difference thing. The only guarantee here is that I’ll be exhausted. So, this will be the final article before I actually begin my [...]
Food in the Lehigh Valley is plentiful thanks to a number of different bright entrepreneurs who have a love of dining and drink. This area, well known for its mountains and long history of coal mining, welcomes plenty of visitors year round, and expects every visitor to leave with a full belly and happy heart. [...]
