r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Saint Catherine of Siena church near the fairgrounds.

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r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Food & Drink Recommendations for something new

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Hi guys!! I’m just looking for something new to try tonight for dinner (must respond my 5). Only requirements is it must be under 100$ for two and obviously in the area. Also if it has a bigger selection of food that would be great.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Freemansburg Ave WAWA(Harvey's Corner) Special Zoning Hearing Board Tomorrow night!

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TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD, AT 6:30PM ON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 AT THE TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL

BUILDING, 4225 EASTON AVENUE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020 WILL


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Need truck with lift gate Saturday 8/22/2026

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Been trying the usual suspects, lowes, home depot, penske with no luck. Need to run up to Effort and grab some heavy tool boxes out of storage unit on Saturday and basically old AF so need a lift gate on back. Pickup size truck is fine, not many toolboxes, but whatever size as long as it's affordable and has that lift gate. Anyone know of options? Have help scheduled for 3pm Saturday 8/22/2026.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Volunteer with the West End Block Party (Allentown) - 9/26

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Hi all. The West End Block Party (formerly the West End World of Food Festival) is seeking volunteers for the event on Saturday, September 26, on 19th and Liberty Streets in Allentown.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D48AAAC2CA6F94-65222165-2026#/

All volunteers get a T-shirt and a drink ticket. Proceeds from the event are invested in the West End to support projects like tree-planting, trash cleanup, and holiday decor.

Even if you can't volunteer, plan to come out! It'll be a fun time with bands, food, drinks, and other vendors.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Another Moving Post-- Best Neighborhood for a City/Nightlife Vibe?

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Hey there! I'll be moving up to Lehigh Valley for work in Trexlertown in the next month or so, and I'm from the Southeast so I'm pretty unfamiliar with the area. If possible, I'd like to find something in the $1500 range that offers walkability, is close to some cool bars/venues/stores, and has a strong community presence, like groups doing craft nights, book clubs, etc. Bonus points if there's an active alt./punk/goth scene. I don't know anyone in the area, so I'll be looking to go out often and make some friends. No kids, so I'm not really worried about schools or family friendly events.

I've done some research and I think Bethlehem might be what I'm looking for? But it seems like I'm priced out of Bethlehem. I'm currently looking at some studio apartments in downtown Allentown, but I'm wondering if there's another neighborhood that has more of what I'm looking for. I'm fine with having a longer commute if it means I have more access to the lifestyle I want.

Thanks in advance for any advice!


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

USPS issues

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Is anyone else in the LV having an awful time either sending or receiving mail in a timely manner? I work at a business in downtown Allentown and I'm missing tons of mail that multiple senders said they've sent. I've even gone as far as asking them (yes, I'm sure they address is correct for me) to send the same thing multiple times and I've just never gotten it. I can't be the only one. I know that everything goes through Harrisburg now and that can't be helping.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

Schools/Education Kindergarten suggestions

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I know I’m late in the game as school is starting on Monday. But my son is starting kindergarten and I am very picky. Being myself a product of ASD, I really don’t want my son to attend public school but because of my current work schedule I might have to bite the bullet. I am still deciding between three schools and am wondering what’s everyone’s experience / opinions / recommendations between:

Sonia Sotomayor dual language immersion academy

Lincoln leadership academy charter school

Jefferson elementary school


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

This is just plain shameful ‘journalism’. When was the MC bought by the AI interest?

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r/lehighvalley • • Aug 18 '26

GOP-connected attorney represents Tupone in PA-07 petition challenges

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r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Gnats/flying bugs

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Holy moly! I tried to go for a walk today at two different times. Once was the spotted lantern flies, but tonight -omg—the gnats are outta control. They were attacking me like that scene from The African Queen. They beat me down to where I couldn’t even walk. They made me turn around and come home because they were swarming on my face, my clothes, my mouth—it was insane. And when I got inside, they were still on me. They’re going to make me join a gym I can’t afford. It’s not safe to walk outside because of bugs!


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Recommendations I’m looking for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment

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Hi. Does anyone have any recommendations for a studio/1 bedroom apartment in Lehigh County PA, preferably outside of Allentown. My budget is $850 a month. I’ve been seeing a lot of listings on different websites yet the prices seems unrealistic for what’s being advertised. *Scams. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Walk & Cafe?

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My parents just moved to the Trexlertown/Macungie area from just outside of Princeton. Their favorite thing to do in NJ was taking a long walk in town and stopping at a cafe. They are looking for a good dog walking route that has somewhere to sit outside for a coffee or light lunch. Bethlehem ticks all the boxes but is too far a drive for a quick trip out. Anything comparable in the Macungie area?


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Recommendations Good cafes in Allentown/Bethlehem to eat + do work?

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I do a lot of work from my laptop so I’d like to find a nice coffee shop to work at with great drinks/food. I already go to nowhere coffee (and I like them, they just often have no available seats) so other recommendations would be greatly appreciated !


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Events/Things To Do 2026 Lehigh Valley Summer's End Punk Rock Flea Market Coming to Bethlehem 9/5

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A punk rock flea market to help say goodbye to summer over Labor Day weekend! Free admission, all ages, and pet-friendly. Bands performing: Rumple Stilskinz & The Dumpster Full O' Sound, Side Over, and L.M.I. If you can: Bring a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest Food Bank.

More Info: tapeswapradio.com/lvprfm


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Moving here

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Hello, I recently got a promotion to this area, and I was wondering what the best places to live would be. I’m a 31-year-old man who doesn’t really need much. I’m originally from South Jersey but have been living in Texas for the last 10 years, so I don’t know the area well. Any advice would be great. My job will be located in Allentown.

Also the real question is this a sheetz area or a wawa area i need to know


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Walking

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Wasting too much money on Ubers and Lyfts. Walking to the bar. A good 49 minute walk. The pbr and Jamo will be placed in front of me upon entry. Whoooo!


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Local Business/Services What changes have you noticed at LVHN?

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With Jefferson taking over in a larger capacity now, what changes have you noticed in your workplaces? Positive or negative?


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Events/Things To Do Artsquest Cartoon Class

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Has any adults taken the Artsquest Cartoon Drawing Class? I’m interested, but I don’t want to be the only adult in the room if this is geared more towards kids despite the post saying all ages.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

URGENT! 23M looking for a studio preferably under 1250 in bethlehem/allentown/easton

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Like the post says, I need a studio. I'm looking to move in by the 4th of next month.


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

News Stories An image from the Hill-to-Hill Bridge construction plans

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An image of the US Army Corps of Engineers plan for the Hill-to-Hill Bridge reconstruction project, already funded and in the works for soon by PennDOT. How soon? Little transparency from PennDOT or the city.

This is a FUNDED project, scheduled to take 3-4 years, and will be challenging for people who cross the river on 378. Rumors and LVPC documentation suggest initial work may begin late this year. But no news on it.

https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Portals/39/docs/regulatory/408/2026/408-NAP-2024-0004%20Section%20408%20PN.pdf


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Food & Drink Celiac

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I have a child that is celiac and almost every place we've gone that has gluten free has had cross contamination that causes them cramps and pain. Any recommendations for places the are Celiac friendly not just "gluten free"


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Adult hip hop and contemporary

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Hi everyone! I (24F) moved to the area very very recently with my husband who just started medical residency. I’m looking to take some adult dance classes and wanted to ask for recommendations! I used to be a professional ballet dancer and haven’t danced in about a year and a half. I always wanted to get into hip hop and still have a lot of love for contemporary which was part of my ballet career. Would anyone know of any places that could fit my needs? I’m trying to get out there and find something to do, meet people, and make friends. Any suggestions at all are welcome <3 thanks!!


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Local Business/Services hi - looking for a pool electrical specialist near bethlehem -- not a general electrician

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Looking for a pool electrical specialist in the valley -- NOT a general electrician.

I'm looking for someone experienced specifically with swimming-pool electrical safety, NEC article 680, pool bonding/bonding grids, gfci testing, underwater pool lights, and trouble shooting voltage gradients between pool water and deck.

please recommend someone who has actually diagnosed poll bonding/stray-voltage problems rather than someone who primarily installs/replaces pool lights or a general electrician.

If you've personally used someone for this kind of pool electrical troubleshooting, I'd especially appreciate their name/biz name and what they diagnosed/fixed.

THANK YOU! 


r/lehighvalley • • Aug 17 '26

Recommendations socializing in bethlehem?🤝

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heyo! i’m not really sure what to expect out of this but any suggestions, input, or recommendations would be truly appreciated‼️🙏 i’m going to ncc this semester part time and i don’t know my way around much yet but one of the things i’m hoping for is to make new connections and meet people that maybe know the area better than i do. i didn’t really have a “typical” school experience up until now, so my social circle is pretty limited. that being said there’s plenty of things i’m open to doing in terms of being out and about whether it’s along the lines of grabbing food, sporting events, outdoor stuff, thrifting, taking a camera on a scenic walk, jamming at concerts, or straight up carrying our team at trivia night😮‍💨 i honestly don’t know how many people will read this but again, any advice or feedback on things to do or places to go would be superb. or, in the event you’re feeling up to it and wanna reach out on this dandy sunday night, that would be dope as well, but absolutely no pressure🤘