Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast

Lehigh Valley with Love
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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 the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, encompassing the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton and many other wonderful communities in-between. We talk to business owners, musicians, authors, students, politicians, and maybe even you. Info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com www.LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com/Podcast

  1. 16H AGO

    Greg Piccolo Brings New Songs to Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Greg Piccolo is heading to Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem on Friday, April 24, with something new. Greg Piccolo is not just another touring musician coming through Bethlehem. He is one of those rare artists whose career reaches back through decades of American roots music, with a sound and presence that helped define a generation of blues, jazz, R&B, and rock and roll. The show will be the first time audiences hear songs from his upcoming record performed live. For Piccolo, that matters. He says this project is less about spotlighting himself as a sax player or vocalist and more about finally giving these songs their chance. “It’s about the songs that I wrote,” he says, explaining that many of them had been sitting with him for years, waiting for the right time to be recorded and heard. He recorded 15 songs for the project and eventually narrowed it down to 11 for the final release. The album is titled Who Knows What the Future Holds and is scheduled for June 19. The Godfrey Daniels performance will give Bethlehem audiences an early listen before the full release arrives. Piccolo also sings on the record, something that fits naturally with the way he sees his career. He says singing has always been part of what he does, right alongside the horn, and that his work as a songwriter kept pulling him toward material that needed to be voiced in a fuller way. That makes Godfrey Daniels a fitting place for this stop. The Bethlehem venue has been welcoming artists and audiences since 1976 and is still known for the kind of close-up listening room experience that puts the music right in front of people. For a songwriter bringing new material into the room for the first time, that kind of setting can matter as much as the songs themselves. For Lehigh Valley listeners, this one is not just a chance to see a veteran musician on stage. It is a chance to hear a new chapter as it starts. Show info and tickets: https://godfreydaniels.org/event/greg-piccolo-and-heavy-juice-april-24-2026/ Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    24 min
  2. Hair by Harley Finds a Home in Emmaus

    3D AGO

    Hair by Harley Finds a Home in Emmaus

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Hair by Harley in Emmaus, Pennsylvania feels like the kind of place that comes from years of figuring out exactly what you want your work and your space to be. For Harley Detrick, that path started with wanting a creative career that still felt practical. He talks about growing up in a blue collar family, wanting to be an artist, and eventually realizing hair gave him a way to do something creative with his hands while also building a career. What pushed it from idea to decision was a conversation with his older brother, who pointed him toward beauty school. Harley took the chance, and it turned into the best gamble he ever made. He started working while he was still in beauty school, assisting in a salon in Easton, washing hair, sweeping, and learning the business from the ground up. He began taking clients early, moved around a bit, and eventually found a long home base in Bethlehem, where he spent about 15 years building both his skills and his clientele. That long stretch matters because Harley talks openly about what the early years in this business are really like. You do not make a lot of money right away. You have to build your clientele, build your skills, and stick with it long enough to get somewhere. He was able to do that because he had support, and he is honest about how much that mattered. There is no shortcut in that story. Just time, work, and patience. Now, in Hair by Harley in Emmaus, he has the chance to shape a more personal space. The studio is located just down the street from where he lives, which made Emmaus a natural fit. He had known the space for years and had wanted to be there for a long time. Now that it is his, the studio reflects what he was aiming for: a smaller neighborhood-based setting, a stronger connection to the people around him, and a place that feels like more than just a spot to get a haircut. Screenshot That shows up in the details too. Harley talks about wanting people from the neighborhood to come in, wanting to know his neighbors better, and wanting the space to feel connected to Emmaus itself. He even partnered with Apport Used Books down the street to sell a small selection of books in the studio. It is a small touch, but it says a lot about the kind of environment he wants to create. After years in the business, this space feels like the result of someone spending a long time learning the work, building trust with clients, and then creating a place that feels true to who he is and how he wants to work. Hair by Harley official website: https://www.hairbyharley.com/ Hair by Harley contact page: https://www.hairbyharley.com/contact Lehigh Valley Style feature: https://lehighvalleystyle.com/everything-lv/around-town/hair-by-harley/   Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    24 min

  3. APR 6

    Gráinne Hunt and Jules Stewart Talk Touring, Songwriting, and Their April 17 Godfrey Daniels Show in Bethlehem

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! On this episode of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we talk with Gráinne Hunt and Jules Stewart ahead of their April 17 show at Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem. Gráinne, an Irish singer-songwriter, talks about how she describes her music as “nu-folk” and explains why that label fits. The conversation gets into the difference between traditional assumptions people sometimes make about Irish music and the original songwriting work she and other contemporary artists are doing.   Jules talks about what she brings to the live show as a drummer, percussionist, and harmony singer, and how she approaches supporting songs that are deeply personal without getting in the way of them. One of the more interesting parts of the conversation is hearing how much thought goes into leaving space in a performance, not just adding to it. We also talk about Gráinne’s songwriting process, including why lyrics usually come first for her and how she often builds songs outward from the chorus. From there, the conversation turns to “Magnets,” how the song came together, and how certain images or ideas can sit with a songwriter for years before becoming part of a finished piece. Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    20 min

  4. APR 2

    Maniya Covered in Soul at ArtsQuest in Bethlehem PA on April 11, 2026

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! New York-born, Macungie based R&B and neo-soul artist Maniya joins us ahead of her April 11, 2026 performance at ArtsQuest’s Fowler Blast Furnace Room in Bethlehem. Known as “Songbird,” Maniya has been building her sound since childhood, performing with Harlem’s Emmy Award-winning Gospel for Teens choir, studying vocal performance at Berklee College of Music, and now stepping further into the spotlight with her own music. In this episode, we talk about her background, her artistic style, and what people can expect from Covered in Soul, an intimate live show that reimagines classic R&B, pop, and soul through her own voice and perspective. We also touch on her single “Curious,” her upcoming EP Dear Diary, and the path that continues to shape her as both an artist and vocal coach. For tickets, visit: https://www.artsquest.org/event/maniya-covered-in-soul-hosted-by-rudy-rush/ To learn more about Maniya, visit: https://www.maniyasworld.com/ Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    15 min

  5. MAR 24

    Ce-Ce Gerlach Talks Allentown, Housing, and the May 19 Primary

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Become a partner or contact us Allentown City Councilwoman Ce-Ce Gerlach joins the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast to talk about her run for Pennsylvania’s 22nd House District. After Josh Siegel left the seat to become Lehigh County Executive, Democrats held a special election process that ended with Ana Tiburcio winning the seat. Now, Gerlach is running in the May 19 primary for the full term. In the interview, she talks about grassroots politics, the special election process, and why housing is at the center of her campaign. We have contacted Rep. Ana Tiburcio to see if she is interested in an interview. Ballotopedia Page for the 22nd District: https://ballotpedia.org/Pennsylvania_House_of_Representatives_District_22 Ce-Ce’s Page: https://www.ceceforallentown.com/ Follow us on Substack. Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    19 min

  6. MAR 18

    Bethlehem Runner Alex Price Qualifies for 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Become a partner or contact us Bethlehem runner Alex Price is headed to the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials after running 2:15:24 at the California International Marathon. In this episode, we talk with Price about how he went from a Pocono Mountain East and Susquehanna University runner to one of the top marathoners in the region, and now one of the few athletes in the country to hit the Olympic Trials standard. He talks about how his brother helped lead him into the sport, how his first marathon in New York helped reignite his competitive drive, and how years of steady training helped him get to this point. The conversation also gets into why Bethlehem has become such an important part of his running story. Price talks about the support of the local running community, the role of Aardvark and Team Vark, and what it means to train and race on roads he now considers home. Follow us on Substack Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    22 min

  7. MAR 13

    Moravian Academy Students Head to Switzerland Through New Villars Institute Partnership

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Become a partner or contact us Moravian Academy has been named the first school in Pennsylvania and one of only five in the United States to partner with the Villars Institute in Switzerland, and that news is opening the door to a new global opportunity for students here in the Lehigh Valley. We sat down with Moravian Academy Head of School Adrienne Finley Odell to talk about what the partnership means, why systems thinking matters for today’s students, and how sustainability education can connect directly to real-world leadership. The conversation also touches on Moravian Academy’s long history, its three-campus presence in Bethlehem and Allentown, and how that legacy continues to evolve. This spring, Moravian Academy’s first student cohort will begin preparing for the program before heading to Switzerland in mid-June for the Villars Institute leadership symposium. It is a chance for students to learn alongside peers and global leaders while bringing those ideas back to their school and community. Learn more at www.moravianacademy.org Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

    17 min

  8. MAR 3

    Congressional Candidate Conversations | Ryan Crosswell | PA-07 (2026)

    Get More at LVwithLOVE.com! Become a partner or contact us On this special series of the Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast, we sat down with candidates running for U.S. House in Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District ahead of the May 19, 2026 primary. To keep this fair and useful, every candidate was asked the same core questions. Mark Pinsley is not included because he dropped out. We also reached out multiple times to Congressman Ryan McKenzie’s office and did not receive a response. In this episode, we speak with Ryan Crosswell. Crosswell describes his background in public service, including serving in the Marine Corps after graduating from Duke Law School, and later working as a federal prosecutor. He also discusses why he decided to run for Congress now. Campaign: https://ryancrosswell.com/ Day to day financial stressCrosswell says people are feeling higher costs across the board, and he mentions grocery costs rising in Pennsylvania. He says the biggest day to day stress he hears most often is healthcare costs, and he argues that cuts to Medicare and ACA subsidies destabilize care providers and make the system worse for everyone, including people who already have insurance. He says he is talking to residents who are losing insurance or are uninsured. Healthcare and ACA premium tax creditsCrosswell says he supports extending the ACA premium tax credits for as long as needed to keep premiums down. He adds that long term he wants a public healthcare option, described as a government regulated healthcare option, and argues that broader access would also drive down costs for people who keep private plans. Immigration enforcement, legal pathways, and work authorizationCrosswell says he served as a federal prosecutor in San Diego and prosecuted immigration related offenses, including drug smuggling, illegal entry, and human smuggling. He says he supports a strong border, and also says he prosecuted law enforcement officers who broke the law, including a Border Patrol agent. He then focuses on internal enforcement by ICE, calling it disturbing and saying it violates Fourth Amendment rights through actions like entering homes without search warrants and detaining people without adequate cause. He argues Congress should rein ICE in, including by using funding leverage, and he supports requiring federal agents to remove masks and display identification. He also calls for accountability when due process is bypassed. He says his law firm is filing lawsuits on behalf of people he says were detained illegally by ICE. Warehouses and data centersCrosswell starts with data centers and says a major concern is energy use and the risk of higher energy prices. He says data centers should provide their own energy so local residents are not left paying more. He also raises concerns about environmental impact and water consumption, and says builders should be required to power facilities with renewable energy sources. He also says there should be requirements tied to water, including investment in desalination. He says he is uncomfortable with how quickly data centers are being rushed into the area without deeper cost benefit analysis and without clearer answers on environmental impact, energy impact, and job creation. He also connects warehouse growth to the loss of green space and says projects should be evaluated case by case based on what the community gets in return. HomelessnessCrosswell highlights local nonprofit work and then focuses on federal steps. He says he supports passing the ROAD to Housing Act, which he describes as bipartisan and currently stuck in Congress, and says it would provide funding for more affordable housing and cut red tape so building can move faster. He also supports grants or low interest loans to developers who build affordable housing in areas with abandoned buildings and businesses, as long as it can be done safely, and he frames that as a way to add housing while protecting green space. He also calls for reducing large institutional home buying by Wall Street buyers, including cutting tax incentives that he says encourage that behavior and drive up housing costs. Third place in the Lehigh ValleyCrosswell says his third place is Nowhere Coffee near where he lives. He says it is often where he meets with people in the community to talk about local issues, and he also describes it as a place that helps him reset and reconnect with routines he had before the campaign. Sign up for our Newsletter!  Thank you to our Partners! WDIY 88.1 FM Wind Creek Event Center Michael Bernadyn of RE/MAX Real Estate Molly’s Irish Grille & Sports Pub Banko Beverage Company Advertisement Advertisement Email your news release to info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com Subscribe to our email list

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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 the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, encompassing the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton and many other wonderful communities in-between. We talk to business owners, musicians, authors, students, politicians, and maybe even you. Info@lehighvalleywithlovemedia.com www.LehighValleywithLoveMedia.com/Podcast

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  • Creator
    Lehigh Valley with Love
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Lehigh Valley with Love Media
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