Navigating Your Community

LINC Lehigh Valley
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Welcome to Navigating Your Community, a podcast brought to you by LINC and our friends at Lehigh Valley Public Media. I This series is designed to help individuals and families who are new to Pennsylvania feel more connected, informed, and confident as they settle into the region.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Fall in the Lehigh Valley

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A practical and welcoming guide to experiencing fall in the Lehigh Valley, highlighting seasonal traditions, outdoor adventures, and community events that make autumn one of the region's most celebrated times of year. Perfect for newcomers discovering the area and long-time residents looking for new ways to enjoy the season. Guests: Christina Tomsic, Clarence Digambar, Crystal Smith (Univest) Resources for Show Notes: · Discover Lehigh Valley: Fall Fun in Lehigh Valley · Discover NEPA: Things to do this Fall in NEPA · 5 Smart Money Moves to Boost Your Financial Wellness | Univest · Lehigh Valley with Littles: Fall Farms & Other Fun - Opening in September 2026 · Univest Bank and Trust Co. https://www.univest.net/

    Fall in the Lehigh Valley

  2. Aug 5

    Adulting: Finances to Friendships

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A relatable conversation about navigating “adult life” after college or a major move. Guests discuss managing finances, building routines, finding social connections, and balancing work and life in a new community. Especially resonant for interns, recent college graduates, and young professionals. Resources for Show Notes: · Chamber Young Professional Council: https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/ypc.html · Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation Article on Young Adult Demographics: https://www.lehighvalley.org/news/data/lehigh-valley-continues-as-hotspot-for-population-growth-particularly-among-young-adults/ · LINC Events Page : www.linc-lv.org/events

    Adulting: Finances to Friendships

  3. Aug 5

    Festivals All Year, for Everyone

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Explores how festivals bring people together and create a sense of place year-round. From Musikfest, Levitt concerts to movies in the park, PA Shakespeare Festival, and neighborhood-based festivals in Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, this episode highlights why festivals are a cornerstone of local culture. Resources for Show Notes: · PA Shakespeare Festival: https://pashakespeare.org/ · Musikfest: https://www.artsquest.org/musikfest/ · PA Bacon Fest: https://pabaconfest.com/ · Easton Garlic Fest: https://www.eastongarlicfest.com/ · Celtic Classic: https://celticfest.org/ · LV Pride Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-lehigh-valley-pride · Great Allentown Fair: https://www.allentownfair.com/ · Oktoberfest: https://www.artsquest.org/oktoberfest/ Special Guest Bio: Connie Behringer is Associate Producer at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, where she works at the intersection of artists, audiences, and storytelling. Her work includes casting, artist engagement, and helping shape the experience of bringing a season to life, from first auditions through opening night and beyond. She also produces and co-hosts As You Mic It, the Festival’s official podcast, now in its second season, where she helps create conversations with artists, educators, and theatre makers about the work that happens onstage and behind the scenes. With a background spanning performing arts leadership, facilitation, and higher education, Connie is especially interested in how creative spaces are built: how artists find one another, how ensembles take shape, and how theatre creates connection across communities. She holds a BA in Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago and an MA in Mathematics from DePaul University. Outside the theatre, she enjoys games of all kinds, travel, and finding the stories that bring people together.

    Festivals All Year, for Everyone

  4. Aug 5

    Summer In the Lehigh Valley

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! A practical and upbeat guide to summer in the region, highlighting outdoor recreation, community resources, and easy adventures. Perfect for newcomers learning the rhythm of life here and longtime residents looking for fresh ideas. Covers pools, camps, libraries, camping, and simple day trips including to nearby beaches. · Discover Lehigh Valley Summer Bucket List: https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/blog/your-lehigh-valley-summer-bucket-list/ · East Stroudsburg University Tick Lab: https://www.ticklab.org · Movies in the Parks: https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/blog/lehigh-valley-movies-in-the-parks · Free Concerts and Performances: https://www.discoverlehighvalley.com/blog/lehigh-valley-free-summer-music-series · Splash Pads: Grange Park/Upper Macungie: https://www.uppermac.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/18/152; Lower Nazareth: https://lowernazareth.com/business_detail_T4_R32.php

    Summer In the Lehigh Valley
  • 4 Episodes

About

Welcome to Navigating Your Community, a podcast brought to you by LINC and our friends at Lehigh Valley Public Media. I This series is designed to help individuals and families who are new to Pennsylvania feel more connected, informed, and confident as they settle into the region.

Information

  • Creator
    LINC Lehigh Valley
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © LINC Lehigh Valley
  • Show Website
    Navigating Your Community