tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177369722011-10-06T07:47:17.612-04:00The life and times of young professionals in the Lehigh Valley. The official blog of the Lehigh Valley Network of Young Professionals.NEThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00851015745732347729noreply@blogger.comBlogger7841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17736972.post-20186205434624423072009-02-22T20:50:00.003-05:002009-02-22T21:00:11.614-05:00

Have you wanted to try one of the restaurants at the Promenade Shops but your wallet has been a little empty? The prix fixe menus for this week's Restaurant Week might be just the treat for you!"Fine Dining" at Shula's - $39 dinner only"Deluxe Dining" at Kome, Melt, Pacifico or White Orchids - $20 lunch/$30 dinner"Casual Dining" at Cosi, Pandini's, The Pita Pit or Red Robin - $8 lunch or

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Have a Heart: NET Blood Donation Night (Weds., Feb. 11) Join NET members by donating blood at the Miller Keystone Blood Center. “Often, people don’t consider the importance of having sufficient supplies of blood on the shelf until they or a family member need it,” D. Kip Kuttner, D.O, Vice President & Medical Director, Miller-Keystone Blood Center says. “But by that time, it is too

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Anyone out there looking for a place to indulge their sweet tooth and help out a good cause? Head out to Easton for the 3rd Annual Chocolate Lovers' Soiree on Saturday, January 31st to do just that!For $25 ($20 if you have dinner beforehand at a downtown restaurant and bring your receipt), you'll get 3 hours of chocolate heaven at the Bank Street Annex. It's a fundraising event for the Easton

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Hello, faithful readers.As one anonymous poster commented, yes, I've been away from the blog for a while. Some work commitments have kept me away from my normal Internet routine.Hopefully you've had a chance to explore some of the links to other LV blogs during my absence. Thanks for all of your great suggestions of blogs that I did not list. I've added most of them to the sidebar.Now that I

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We're starting a new feature to The After Work Chronicles: a LV blog list. Just take a peek to your right. I've listed several blogs that have LV connections that I read on a regular basis. If you have any to add (or if you own one of these blogs and would prefer not to have extra readers head your way), leave a comment so we can add more in.Whether you are a "local-yocal" or new to the LV, the

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Good wine doesn't just come from places like Napa & Bordeaux. It's not too late to experience a little of the LV wine culture. And, don't fret if you can't make this weekend's events. You can always experience the LV Wine Trail whenever you please.---"Harvest Weekend - The Butcher, The Baker & The Winemaker"Presented by the members of the Lehigh Valley Wine TrailSaturday, Sept. 12, 10 am to 5

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A night of comedy with your peers...---Wednesday, Sept 17Young Professional’s Night Out at the State TheaterNBC's 'Last Comic Standing' Live Tour starring the top five finalists including the season six winner! Including: • one ticket to the Last Comic Standing performance • a pre-show happy hour reception with free appetizers • 1 free drink couponAll for only $43!*(Save $10 on

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Looking for a way to learn a little more about the cultural diversity of the LV? Perhaps try a little bit of all the great food our area has to offer? ---The City of Allentown and the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly present Celebrate Allentown, a multi-cultural celebration taking place on Saturday September 13th from 12 noon to 8 pm. This event will feature music, food,

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Dog Day at the Allentown Arts ParkSaturday, September 6, 12-3 PMHave you gotten a chance to visit the William Wegman: Fay special exhibition at the Allentown Art Museum? Up for a good day out with your pooch? Head to the Allentown Arts Park to enter your dog in the doggie costume contest (with prizes) and let him/her be walked by volunteers from RFurry Friends while you visit the exhibit at a

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Lehigh Valley Fashion WeekendFriday, September 12, 2008 at 7:00 PMAllentown Symphony Hall23 North 6th St.Allentown, PA 18101A true celebration of people in fashion, LV Fashion Weekend is a two-day charitable event that attracts the most beautiful crowd in the Lehigh Valley and showcases the latest fashion trends and styles while offering a first-class philanthropic resource.The opening night of

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America On Wheels Road JamboreeSaturday: August 16, 200810:00 am—3:00 pm-Free Admission To “Outside” Jamboree-Wide Variety Of Vehicles-Live Music-Kid Friendly Games and Rides-Food Vendors-Live Radio Broadcast-$5 Museum Admission (Regular $7)Located near the Lehigh River, where Hamilton Street meets Front Street, our museum is both easy to find and easy to get to.

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The City of Allentown Department of Parks & Recreation presents Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns - at Valania Park in Allentown (On Union Street between 5th & 6th)- Movie begins at dark (around 8:30pm) - Join in one of Allentown's best new activities - movies under the night sky on our large outdoor movie screen. Bring your family, friends, a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy a great movie

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Are you looking for some musical entertainment in the Valley this evening?---FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Presented by the Easton Main Street InitiativeFriday July 25th, 7:30-9:30 pmCentre SquareJAZZ INDIGOSavor the timeless sounds of Jazz Indigo, performing a sizzling blend of vocal jazz standards, bossas and blues. Suzanne Pisano-Vocals, Ed Ronco-Sax, Chris Boyce-Piano, Mike Wolf-Bass. Dine in

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Are you looking for some ways to fill your holiday weekend! Here's a list of local events to keep you busy...--- Thursday 7/3Summer in the City - at the PPL Plaza - 11:45 - 1:15pm (Allentown)-Back by popular demand, Summer in the City features the Lehigh Valley's best musicians ina variety of musical genres. From Jazz to Folk and Classical to Celtic,you will be entertained every Thursday during

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Calling all you jazz fanatics!---Jazz in the SquareFREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIESPresented by the Easton Main Street InitiativeFriday June 27th, 7:30-9:30 pmCentre SquareDuet Jazz Fusion with guitarist, Frank Belinc and pianist, Patrick Poladian playing a soulful mix of rock, jazz and funk. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy "summer in the city!" Dine in downtown Easton before or after the show!

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Here's a way to beat the summer heat and meet some local authors; the Moravian Book Shop will be hosting a meet and greet with 5 local authors this Saturday (6/28) from 1-3 pm.You can spend your afternoon with...Vince Chiles: Happiness in Five Minutes a Day teaches the reader how to find happiness through five one-minute exercises, so that even the busiest person can discover his or her innate

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If you're looking for something to do this weekend---Blues, Brews & Barbecue800 Block of Hamilton Street and the PPL Plaza – noon-8pmThis first year event is just what it sounds like – “Blues, Brews & Barbecue” the epitome of summer in one incredibly tasty, superbly soulful and outrageously fun event. This day will be full of barbecue competitions with the promise of finger-lickin’ good recipes,

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How many of you use the LANTA system regularly? How many of you would like to, but the current system does not meet your needs? Take 5 minutes and help the Regional Transportation Planning Advisory Committee get the information they need to improve public transportation in the Lehigh Valley. There are two surveys.If you currently ride LANTA, click here to take the riders' survey.If you do not

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For all of you young professional foodies, this week is Bethlehem Restaurant Week! Go to your favorite place or try someplace new. With very reasonable pricing ($5-$15 for lunch and $10-30 for a 3 course dinner), you can try a new cuisine or restaurant without worry. 23 restaurants in Historic & South Side Bethlehem are participating, so there are plenty of choices. And you don't even need to

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The New York Times has a great Primer for Young People Starting Their First Job. Make sure to take a second to read this. It offers a simple breakdown of the things you should be looking for in what can be a really complicated benefits package. There's advice on health insurance, taxes and income, and retirement packages.Have fun.

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Without Allentown, there would be no Liberty Bell and man may never have walked on the moon. Plays would have flopped on Broadway and Billy Joel would be short a hit single. Who knew that the Valley housed such a crown jewel?Amy Burkett, executive producer for PBS 39's ''Communities'' documentary series, was sure of that when she started production on ''Communities: Allentown,'' the third

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If there's one broad trend some Lehigh Valley conservationists can agree on about the future of their work, it's that the initiative rests with local government.''What we've found is there's a lot of interest in these smaller communities,'' said Scott Everett, trail manager for the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.''With growth in the Valley, we're seeing rising interest in preserving

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Hellertown Borough Council agreed Monday night to study the possibility of purchasing the hundreds of streetlights in the borough.''If we decide to participate in this streetlight purchase program we'll get a lower rate on the electric that we use,'' said Borough Manager Charlie Luthar. ''Over the long haul, it will be less expensive.''Luthar reported that the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, and

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Allentown's new City Council president hopes a meeting with the mayor last week will improve communications between the two branches of government and end frustrations that arose only two months into his term.''I'm feeling more enthusiastic about where we're headed,'' President Michael D'Amore said Friday in a joint interview with Mayor Ed Pawlowski, in the mayor's office.Earlier in the week,

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In 1908, when work on Allentown's West Park was completed, the area around it was wild and open. The electric streetcar was changing that part of town, however, and the city's wealthy residents were beginning to build their new houses around it.The highest elevation in Allentown at the time, the area on 16th Street between Linden and Turner, once was designated as a site for a reservoir. Instead,

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Taxes are never a fun topic. And as we enter tax season, navigating taxes this year has been confusing and a learning experience for myself and my husband. As a first-time home owner, living in a dual income household, there is a lot going on in the tax front.With a recession looming the feds are working on a plan to send out tax rebate checks in the next few weeks, officials say. How much is

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The state had hoped all 67 counties would have adopted plans to identify and preserve greenways -- corridors of meadows, forests and other undeveloped land used for recreation and conservation -- by the end of 2007.But several counties, including Carbon, Berks and Bucks, have yet to file Comprehensive Greenways Plans. The plans are expected to be in place by the end of 2008, according to the

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A plan that could improve emergency services and help bring state money to a dozen Northampton County municipalities has hit a snag because they don't agree on how to organize themselves.For a year, the municipalities have discussed forming one of the Lehigh Valley's biggest confederations -- a group that would cover roughly a third of Northampton County and represent nearly a quarter of its

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Date: Thursday, December 27, 2007Time: 8pm-10pmPlace: Allentown Brew Works, 812 Hamilton St, Allentown PA 610-433-7777, www.thebrewworks.comJoin us for our winter bash with Bethlehem native USA Mr. Gay 2008, Jonathan Taylor and Philadelphia Mr. Gay 2007, Andy Petruzelli serve up drinks at the Allentown Brew Works!All tips, as well asa portion of the proceeds from

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Hosted by the Emmaus Arts Commission, the streets of Emmaus will be filled with more than a dozen free, community-wide outdoor and indoor activities, musical performances, and an affordable ticket for the SnowBlast Blizzard Ball on January 19th. Just like last year, downtown ice sculptures will be featured throughout the SnowBlast weekend. Also on the schedule of events are roving musicians,

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Today an article appeared in the Morning Call outlining many things Allentown park director Greg Weitzel told me about a few months ago. As part of a $5.3 million plan, Allentown intends to overhaul much of its park system to update facilities and add new amenities.Renovate the more than 100-acre Cedar Creek Park, also known as Cedar Beach, in the West End. The park, one of the city's largest,

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From the Morning Call:Running about four months behind schedule because of administrative delays, repairs on the flood damaged Delaware Canal between Easton and Raubsville won't begin until spring at the latest, officials say.State officials had hoped to begin the $10.9 million repair project in the fall, but it has taken several months to complete a memorandum of understanding among the various

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NET is organizing its first-ever trade fair scheduled for the end of April. Attendees: NetYP Members who would like the opportunity to market or sell their product, business, or serviceGuests: NetYP members, NetYP Partners and Affiliates Style of Event: A stylish & sleek trade fair that offers the perfect blend of professional and social interaction.Location: Allentown Business Plaza (645

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NET is in the preliminary stages of creating young professional advisory councils for the cities of Allentown, Easton, and Bethlehem. Often referred to as "Mayor's Kitchen Cabinets," similar councils have been formed throughout the nation.One of the best examples is in Cincinnati. Mayor Mark Mallory's created the Young Professionals Kitchen Cabinet (YPKC) in 2006.YPKC generates ideas and

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From the Morning Call:Bethlehem's quest to turn a 3.5-mile stretch of old railroad into a trail will have to wait until next year.Days before the city was scheduled to close on the deal to buy the land on the South Side, Bethlehem officials said the sale has been delayed until next year because of unfinished survey work.''We want to make sure we're getting everything we pay for,'' said Tony Hanna

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From the Morning Call:The Easton Parking Authority wants to see a redesign of the controversial $50 million Riverwalk condominium/parking garage, or else the project might die.To save the project, the authority board voted 5-0 Thursday night for its partner -- Arcadia Properties of Hanover Township, Northampton County -- to provide specific details on revising Riverwalk at the authority's next

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From very modest beginnings, Bill White's Christmas display tours posted every year in the Morning Call has blossomed into a multimedia production that raises thousands of dollars every year for charity. For many, the tours have become part of an annual holiday tradition - it certainly has in my household.Bill is again looking for nominations. When possible, include directions. Armed with this

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A friend of mine came into town on Friday to take in the sights and sounds of Christmas City USA. I often take for granted what a beautiful city I work in. I work right downtown at Spark, a full-service advertising, marketing and public relations firm.For weeks shop owners have been decorating and preparing for the busy holiday shopping season. Beautiful window displays went up, and sprigs of

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In a major victory for regional collaboration, the Northampton County Council voted last week to join with Lehigh County in creating a health department serving the entire bi-county area.The ordinance passed by Northampton County Council authorizes the creation of the Lehigh Valley Board of Health, which will work over the next year to establish a comprehensive plan-also to be approved by County

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The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Sierra Club has some deep concerns about the proposed Southbury Park residential subdivision. It's located on 100 acres on South Mountain that has been identified as worthy of conservation by Federal and State Agencies. A Lehigh County judge has already overruled a Salibury Township Commisioners' decision to grant a variance for this development, calling it an "

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New Bethany Ministries will be holding its annual Luminaria Night Saturday, December 15. Thousands of families decorate their walkways and properties with votive candles in Bethlehem and the surrounding communities.First organized in 1997, the event has grown each year and has now become a fundraiser for New Bethany Ministries, a faith-based nonprofit. Last year 1,600 homes participated, with the

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Bethlehem City Council got the ball rolling Tuesday to free up $1.8 million in grants to pay for the greenway, a 3 1/2-mile rails-to-trails park.But before they cast their final vote and the deal closes later this month, council members want to see exactly what the agreement calls for.City officials have done some last-minute negotiating with the owners, Norfolk Southern, and cut the deal from 44

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The souls of the city find sanctuary in Allentown's 140 houses of worship, but Mayor Ed Pawlowski and a broad coalition of clergy say the community of faith can offer something else: a united front against gangs, guns, drugs, despair and untold other problems afflicting the urban core.Faith leaders have always been involved in such efforts, but in sometimes fragmentary fashion unaided by city

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Last week my husband and I headed over to the Ten Thousand Villages sale at Muhlenberg College. Afterwards we shopped at the Allentown Farmers Market to pick up dinner and a few other items. To my surprise, the market was not busy on Thursday, and we were able to shop at a leisurely pace because the market stays open until 8 p.m.There's something wonderful about the market that you just don't get

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Includes two nights of Candlelight Tours (Nov 30th & Dec 1st, 6 ˆ 8:30 pm, limited seating, $15 adult, $10 children under 12 years old), Children‚s Holiday Stories at the Library (Nov 30th & Dec 1st, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm), Wreath Decorating, Holiday Cookie and Pet Costume Contests (Dec 1st, 12 noon ˆ 3pm), Horse & Carriage Rides (Dec 1st, 4 ˆ 8 pm, $7 adult, $3 children under 12 years old), Free

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The Foundation for the Awareness and Alleviation of Poverty (FAAP) at Lafayette College is hosting its second annual "We'll STILL Sing for Food" concert on November 30th, at 9PM in Marquis Dining Hall. Singer/songwriter JOY comes back as the headliner for this year's concert and will highlight the best of her genre, "emo/soul/rock". FREE FOOD and the concert is open to all.As a benefit concert, a

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Have a long holiday shopping list? Get unique, handcrafted items at Muhlenburg College tonight at the Ten Thousand Villages Festival.This Festival is an opportunity to buy beautiful, hand-made holiday gift items produced by artisans in developing nations; and, more importantly, an opportunity to support the principle of fair trade. Fair trade means that the artisans are paid a fair wage for

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Most people know that Bethlehem's historic downtown as the Christmas City -- horse-drawn carriage rides, the Live Christmas Pageant, Christkindlmarkt and candlelit tours past some of the city's oldest Moravian buildings.But community leaders are about to add a burst of that festive spirit in the Christmas City's downtown south of the Lehigh River.Starbursts, that is.Holiday lights will wrap

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After months of tearing down old Bethlehem Steel buildings, the project to build a $600 million casino project in Bethlehem moved into the building phase today.Despite a steady rain, city and company officials gathered to watch the pouring of concrete for the casino.Not only did it mean that the $600 million Sands BethWorks casino was finally under construction, but it means crews would allow

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NET has joined with a bi-partisan nonprofit concerning air quality in our area: Air Quality Partnership Lehigh Valley-Berks. What the group is best known for is Ozone Action Days. Ozone Action Days are days when the ozone level meets a red, or dangerous level, and all Lehigh Valley residents may ride LANTA Bus for free.Today I attended their annual luncheon to learn more. What I learned was that

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Earlier this week I had the opportunity to sit down with members of The Association of International Cultural Exchange. AICE hosts diversity and cultural programming throughout the Lehigh Valley. They are of particular interest to young professionals, because the group is primarily made up of younger business individuals. They host business mixers as well as roundtable discussion on hot button

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In less than three months on the job as the Coordinator of the Lehigh Valley Land Recycling Initiative (LVLRI), Holly Wilde Edinger has revitalized the program by refocusing attention on the potential of brownfield sites across the Valley.From the Riverfront project along the Lehigh River in Allentown to the Coca-Cola Stadium at the former Agere site to a proposed new recycling and composting

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Warren, 30, is chief legislative assistant to state Sen. Lisa Boscola, D-Northampton. Warren will step down from the city's Zoning Hearing Board, which he served on since May 2006.This year's election focused on three main issues: the Police Department, finances and economic development.The three winning candidates all said they support Police Chief Larry Palmer and will find ways to hire more

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Peter Schweyer, 29, chief of staff for state Rep. Jennifer Mann has been elected to Allentown City Council.Schweyer, who grew up in center city Allentown, said he was moved as he visited the polls and saw people he's known his entire life voting for him.''I'm very humbled by the whole experience,'' he said. ''Allentown's my hometown. I'll do anything I can to protect its integrity and move it

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Political newcomer J. William Reynolds on Tuesday captured a seat on Bethlehem City Council, making him the youngest council member ever and continuing the Democratic Party's monopoly of the board.'I didn't run for council to set any record -- this is the town I grew up in, the town I love, and I ran to make it better,'' Reynolds said while watching the election returns with friends at the

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Bucks County voters appeared to speak resoundingly in favor of saving their scenic landscapes Tuesday, telling county officials to move forward with plans to borrow $87 million for a second round of open space preservation.The open space question was at the top of many voters' lists of reasons for coming out to vote in a the low-profile, off-year election.Most appeared to share the opinion of

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From the New York Times:"The House on Wednesday approved a bill granting broad protections against discrimination in the workplace for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals, a measure that supporters praised as the most important civil rights legislation since the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 but that opponents said would result in unnecessary lawsuits.The bill, the Employment

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A recent bike commuter convert remarks on his journey to a smaller carbon footprint:Can bicycles really make a difference in fighting global warming?I had been pondering this question for several months, especially as I watched my colleague Tom bike to work from his home in Menlo Park to our office in San Francisco with an assist from the special bike cars on Caltrain. Tom was riding almost every

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The sound of a check being cut was music to the ears of Jim Thorpe officials Monday as they accepted a $75,000 state grant to build a new band shell and bathrooms at Memorial Park on the borough's east side.The new buildings will replace ones that council voted in January to demolish to make way for new offices.The band shell and bathrooms will be at Memorial Park at 10th and Fern streets, on

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A few weeks ago I had the opportunity, along with NET's Sports Chair Cory Crawford, to sit down and discuss Allentown's valuable park system with parks Director Greg Weitzel. Thanks to a guy named Trexler, Allentown has more park space per capita than any other city in the country.Greg, who has been in his position less than a year, has big plans for Allentown. He unveiled a working plan for a

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From the Lehigh Valley Wine Trail Association:It is a great time to celebrate! The 2007 harvest is now complete. This should be one of the finest vintages in years. The warm, dry summer and fall have added many unique and special components to this year’s crop. These components are complemented by the mineral-rich soil of the Lehigh Valley.Nouveau Weekend, Nov. 17 and 18, will be your first

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Today is local election day. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Please don't forget to vote!! Info on yp candidates.

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Come out and support your NET Vice President, Wendy Gerlach this weekend at Moravian College Community Orchestra concert.Concert includes:Ludwig van Beethoven - Coriolan Overture, Op. 62 Franz Schubert - Symphony in B minor, D. 759 (Unfinished) - After clicking the link below go to samples 5 and 6 Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra in D Major, RV 9 Guest Performer: James

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50/50 Puttle Tournament - Winner takes half!$10 Entry Fee/18 & OlderUnitarian Universalist Church of the Lehigh Valley424 Center St.Bethlehem, PASaturday 10 am - 2 pmNovember 17December 22January 19February 23March 22official rules and scorecard of puttle Contact: Ko Kleppert at 610-504-8031 for more information

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One of you out there asked what the median income is in our area. I'm working on finding out. In the meantime, chew over this post.Average young professional income:The median income for families headed by people aged 20 to 29 was just under $28,000 in 2004, according to Federal Reserve statistics. Adjusting for 3% inflation each year this may be more like $30,500 now.The median income for

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So I have a confession to make. I have a sickness, an obsession really for all things retro. So as you can imagine I was especially saddened to hear that the Sunrise Diner in Jim Thorpe is closed. I frequent Jim Thorpe this time of year, and usually grab a piece of pie at the diner. It's a truly classic, retro gem complete with the chrome highlights and retro colors. It seems the property was

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Check out the young professional candidates in today's Morning Call. Regardless of your party affiliation it is important to support candidates that represent our demographic to serve as a young professional voice in our region. NOTE: I designated "young professional" as under 40. NET in no way endorses these candidates as their views are wide and diverse, but it is important to engage these

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I had the opportunity to sit down with Rep. Robert Freeman last week. He is the state representative for the Easton area of our region. I found out very quickly that Rep. Freeman is very yp-friendly. His two biggest issues are smart growth and urban revitalization, so he gets it. He serves on the board of Renew Lehigh Valley, and authored the Elm Street bill. The Elm Street program provides

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If Pennsylvania was a country, it would have the 17th largest economy in the world.

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Yesterday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed House Bill 110, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act, legislation that would create a global warming strategy in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania alone contributes one percent of the heat-trapping pollution that causes global warming, more than 105 developing nations combined. We are also third worst in the nation, behind only

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Gather to Celebrate the Final Days of Autumn With "A Celebration of Samhain"A MYSTICAL BELLYDANCE EVENTJoin us on November 4th, From 1:00-4:00 pm (Doors Open 12:45) ATThe Day's Inn Conference Center 1151 Bulldog DriveAllentown, PA 18104 (Near the Intersection of Routes 22 & 309)LOTS OF PERFORMANCES VENDORS LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AdmissionAdvance tickets - $12.00 Tickets at the door - $15.00 ALL

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From Takeover:We are excited for our next takeover where we swing back to Allentown to go back to one of our original venues way back in January of '06. Crowne Plaza is thrilled to have us back to their cool and relaxed Geo Spirits Lounge serving up drinks and casual American cuisine where they assure us they will have plenty of bartenders and servers. The Geo Lounge is an upscale but cozy bar

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NET Volunteer Positions Thank you to all of you who have stepped up to the plate to contribute your time to the NET. As a result, the NET is becoming a more active, vibrant organization. Through partnerships with the Appalachian Mountain Club, Rotoract, United Way, and Lehigh County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division we are able to offer more events to

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I just came across a new website geared at disc golf in the Lehigh Valley area. Disc golf is very similar to regular golf, but instead you use small frisbee-like discs and throw them at chained baskets. Of special importance, the website lists and maps all the disc golf courses in the area. NET has beginner disc golf packages available which includes a putter, a driver, and a bag for $25 for NET

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On Friday, I attended a luncheon where Sec. Yablonsky, head of Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development spoke about his plan for Pennsylvania. To my pleasant surprise he brought up a point I had made to NET's board a day earlier - young professionals move to an area because of quality of place, not for a job like previous generations. I publicly thanked him for this

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Presented by the Indian American Association of the Lehigh Valley5:00pm - Dinner6:30pm - Local entertainment8:30pm - back by popular demand - Film songs by Sunita Kapur!In addition to an exquisite dinner and talented performances from local artists, this year we are going have a special entertainment program given by Sunita Kapur and her music group. Sunita Kapur is a famous singer from

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The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce (GLVCC) and the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) will hold a Community Breakfast on October 31 to inform the business community about The Neighborhood Partnership Program – a significant tax credit program that fosters the development of private, non-profit, public and neighborhood civic groups to improve the quality of life in

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New York architect Kathy Sekowski was impressed. The urban designer making her first visit to the Lehigh Valley expected to find its urban zones just starting to move out of the post-industrial malaise and instead found three cities far along the path to revitalization.“There’s a huge disproportion between the image and the reality,” she said after a lunch break on the 2007 Urban Opportunities

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I first heard about the "gay? fine by me." T-shirt project last year when my sister mentioned it occurring out at Millersville University's campus.The Gay? Fine By Me™ T-Shirt Project sprung from a dinner conversation between ten friends, both gay and straight, at Duke University in the spring of 2003. In January 2005, two of the founders of the original T-Shirt Project, Lucas Schaefer and Leila

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Last week, I met for the first time with NET's Board of Advisers to discuss my plans for the upcoming year. Steve Bliss, a representative from Renew Lehigh Valley, was there to alert NET for the need for a regional health bureau.Why is this an issue? Currently we have two health bureau's in this area, one in Allentown, and one in Bethlehem. Anyone who live outside of those areas may have an

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An article appeared in Sunday's Morning Call about the affordable housing crisis in this area. This is a topic NET has been speaking about for over a year now. We know that it is one of the biggest hurdles facing young professionals in this area. And I know first hand as I am currently in the housing marketing.The article followed the Telesha family who are looking for a home under $125,000. Not

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Don’t miss this kick off to the holiday season! Date: Thursday, November 29th Place: Lee Gribbens on Main 198 Main St., Emmaus, PA Time: 8-11PM $20 admission includes this menu and your first cocktail Menu Mini Tarts filled with Raspberry, Almond &

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From a humble beginning in 1924 at the YMCA in Santa Ana, California, Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 220,000 members in 11,300 clubs in 90 countries, offering a proven way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills.At Toastmasters

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Sometimes the standard prescription for trimming a budget doesn't produce the desired results. So what do you do if you're still broke after fewer lattes and no more Chinese takeout?It's a question that a lot of young professionals seem to be asking themselves. A recent survey from brokerage house Charles Schwab Corp. found that people born between about 1960 and 1985 are struggling with both

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October 27 - 6:00 to 9:00 PM Stroll along SouthSide Bethlehem's luminaria lit 3rd & 4th streets, enjoying live entertainment and sampling over 28 delectable desserts!

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Join your friends and neighbors on 19th St. Meet local store owners, sample great refreshments, and browse our new stores. North 19th St. between Liberty and Allen Streets.November 2nd, 6-9 p.m.

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Want to help kids in other parts of the world get the things they need to survive and grow? You've got the power to do it! Join Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, The Original KIDS HELPING KIDS® campaign, and help save other kids' lives!Simply pick up a box at one of the locations below and take it with you for trick or treating. A little too old for trick or treating? Bring donations with you for the

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Declaration by the International Young Leaders Forum at the Echenberg Family Global Conference on the Prevention of Genocide Our origins, lives and beliefs are diverse. We are young and we have all been impacted by genocide in different ways. We come together to move our world away from a culture of

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I am sure many of you have seen this video already, but if not check it out. (OK to view at work.)glumbert - Shift HappensI think this video emphasizes just what truly remarkable times we live in. And what valuable resources we are as young professionals, the most plugged-in working class.Vanessa WilliamsPresident

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Urban-chic atmosphere, friendly wait and bar staff, hot music and dancing. They will again have a DJ just for us, complementary appetizers as well as drink specials including $3 off wine & Martinis, and $2 22oz. Domestic Drafts. Plus you can Reserve VIP European Bottle Service by calling 610.252.3800 or registering on their website where you will get your own Vegas-style VIP section, bottle

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The next board meeting of Pride of the Greater Lehigh Valley will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Meetings are held at 1101 W. Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown. All board meetings are open to the public.

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The Diversity Business Mixer is like a regular business mixer, but with the added component of an A. I. C. E. diversity spin! A. I. C. E. Diversity Business Mixers focus on networking with other business men & women from another ethnic background who own their own business or hold an executive-level spot within a company, while prividing valuable diversity and business statistics to

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The Latino Film Festival will take place this weekend at Carmike Cinemas in Allentown.Here's the schedule. All films are in Spanish, with English subtitles:Opening night: ''KordaVision,'' 8 p.m. Friday: Documentary about world-renowned Cuban photographer Alberto Diaz ''Korda.'' Director Hector Cruz Sandoval will be on hand to talk about the film.''My Backyard Was a Mountain,'' 1 p.m. Saturday: 10

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The Borough of Emmaus will host a Public Celebration recognizing the borough as one of the Top 100 Places to Live, as ranked by Money Magazine, on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Emmaus Public Library (outside), 11 E. Main Street, Emmaus.The public is invited to join in the celebration! Rain or Shine!Emmaus is a quaint historic community of nearly 12,000 residents nestled on the

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Thursday, November 15, 20075:30 – 9:30 pm (presentations begin at 6:30 pm)Wood Dining Room, Iacocca Hall, Lehigh University Mountaintop Campus,Bethlehem PA Hosted by Fred Beste, Managing Partner, Mid-Atlantic Venture Partners Network with entrepreneurs, private investors and venture capital firmsEnjoy fabulous heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and dessert receptionHear three noted

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This exciting "TechFAST" event features Kathleen A. McGinty, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and three Lehigh Valley organizations already pursuing the technology goals of Governor Ed Rendell's energy independence strategy.WHAT: Complimentary “TechFAST” networking breakfast, presentation, and discussion about Pennsylvania's Energy Independence Strategy

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All proceeds benefit the Lehigh Valley AIDS Acitivities Office and the MAC AIDS Fund. Attire is fashionable fall black. From 1313:For over 5 years the members of 1313 have been very strong and dedicated supporters of the M·A·C Aids fund. By doing our part, we have contributed to the $90 million raised by the M·A·C Aids Fund in support of men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. M·A·

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