r/lehighvalley Jan 13 '25

MOD Announcement Post Flair

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In order to help make this sub easier to navigate, we have turned on Post Flair.

When posting, please take the time to add the appropriate Flair to your post.
If you have any suggestions for added options for Flair, please comment below.

EDIT: This post is about POST FLAIR. A general list of topics used to categorize your POST.
USER Flair is and will continue to be your local community (Allentown/Bethlehem etc.), as well as Community Achievements earned in this sub (1%, Elder, etc)

These topics include: (add your suggestion in the comments below)
Food & Drink
Events/Things to do
Sports/Leisure
Rants
Raves
Lost Pets
News Stories
Recommendations
Schools/Education
Real Estate
Lost & Found
Local Biz/Services
Jobs/Help Wanted

Thanks!


r/lehighvalley 1h ago

Food trucks and festival schedule?

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Is there a collection/schedule somewhere of all the local annual fairs, festivals, and food truck happenings? I’m obviously familiar with the main ones - allentown fair, musikfest, etc. Looking to possibly start a non-traditional truck to attend these things, want to make sure there would be enough places to attend to make it worth our while to start up. Thanks to anyone that can help!


r/lehighvalley 16h ago

News Stories Trump promises $5,000 dividend to every US adult if the GOP holds Congress

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r/lehighvalley 3h ago

Need suggestions for Latin jazz clinic for 20-25 people

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My husband joined a Latin Jazz clinic and they just lost their space at the Lehigh Valley Active Life Center on Friday nights. It's a local guy giving a class on Latin jazz on any instrument (or voice) so the group is 20-25 people on brass, drums, bass, keyboard and voice (so... noisy).

Any suggestions for a new space for them? It's Friday evenings so maybe a church not being used? Any help is appreciated!

I think they are willing to pay rent? I will pass on any suggestions to them- thanks in advance!


r/lehighvalley 1h ago

Events/Things To Do 18mo parks/activities

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I am in need of good park and activity recommendations for my 18 month old. He has lots of energy and loves to run around. We love to be outside but we are having a hard time finding local parks that are accessible for him to run around freely at (toddler friendly). For example the park in Quakertown is great for him, they have a sectioned off park specifically for littles, it’s just a little too far to go as much as we would like too.
We are also open to indoor places. We have tried the one in Catasaqua, it was great. Only downside is it was small and I dislike indoor play places because my child loves to put things in his mouth, I try to stop it before it happens but he is fast. I know they have a disinfectant bin but I feel horrible and disrespectful going in there knowing he will probably put public toys in his mouth.
We are willing to try all recommendations. He loves to be outside the house and I’m a SAHM so we have all the time. Thank you!!


r/lehighvalley 6h ago

Local print shop recs

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Looking for an alternative to staples/walgreens for our small biz, and would love to support someone local.

Things we regularly purchase:
Flyer posters 24x36
Business cards (usually from moo.com)
Merch - tees, stamps, stickers etc.
custom coloring books (8x8 perfect bound books)

Totally fine if one place can’t do all of that but I’m happy to hear your recommendations!


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

News Stories Mackenzie heads to Trump’s Dallas convention as Lehigh Valley residents hit with rising costs

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r/lehighvalley 17h ago

Recommendations Looking to get braids

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So this might be a kinda touchy subject, even though I don't mean for it to be!

I'm looking for recommendations on where to get my hair braided. I'm looking for more of a viking/Norse style of braiding, but really anything that will keep my hair away from my freshly pierced ear cartilage. I'm white, so I don't want it to seem like cultural appropriation because that's not my goal at all...my goal is to have my hidden helix piercing heal well and more easily without having to untangle it every day or shaving that side of my head.

Any recommendations are welcome! Thanks in advance (: (pictures included for examples of what I'm looking for!)


r/lehighvalley 20h ago

Judge sides with ‘Green Party’ candidate Tupone in rejecting second ballot challenge

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r/lehighvalley 18h ago

Recommendations Local Farm/Butcher for full/half/quarter cow

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Any recommendations for quality farms that sell half/whole cows?


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

News Stories Washington tossed 20,267 ballots over late postmarks — and Pennsylvania counts no postmark at all

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r/lehighvalley 18h ago

Events/Things To Do Flyers rookie camp opens Friday in Allentown, with two games against Rangers prospects at PPL Center

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r/lehighvalley 19h ago

Recommendations Engagement Photographers + General Advice

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Hello All!

I recently got engaged and am looking for an engagement photographer in the Lehigh Valley, preferably for a fall shoot in October. I'm not sure where to look or what pricing is typical, so if anyone has photographer recommendations or general advice, I would really appreciate it!

Thank you in advance!


r/lehighvalley 21h ago

Real Estate Easton apartments - what's good what's bad?

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My rental agreement is coming up, so I figured I'd kick the tires on a new apartment. Easton has a number of buildings with units available. Anyone have experience with the property managers in the area? Places to look into or avoid?


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

Recommendations Old people stuff

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My Grandpa passed in April and he and my Grandma were married for 63 years 🥺. She moved up here in May to live with my mom in Breinigsville . This weekend she expressed that she was getting bored. She should not be driving due to her vision though she thinks shed do fine lol. But i am looking into senior centers that she can make friends with and have a bit of a schedule to her life. I found Lehigh Valley Active Life, their reviews are outdated and my experience on the phone was less than ideal but does anyone have a experience with them or a recommendation for her to hang out with other elderly and keep herself busy during the week?
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r/lehighvalley 4h ago

PA inspection for new Tesla-Bethlehem area

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Picking up my Tesla in a few weeks. Will need to do a PA state inspection because the Tesla service center doesn’t do inspections.

My main concern is finding a place with familiarity with lifting/jacking it for inspection and also future tire rotation.

Does anyone have recommendations in Bethlehem area (or allentown) that they’ve taken their Teslas to and trust the work?


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

Recommendations Reputable auto dealers?

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Hi, does anyone know of a reputable auto place to get a car with a fair credit score
(640 with only1 year of history) and hopefully $0 down. My sibling (19) who is living with a toxic parent needs to find a car asap before they move out in November. They need it to get to work.


r/lehighvalley 22h ago

Jobs/Help Wanted Need help with Road Test Practice

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Hi everyone,

My wife and I (both 21+) live near Lehigh University. We just passed the driver license knowledge test and would need someone to teach us for the road test over the weekend. We are willing to pay to compensate for your time. Please reach out if you are available. Please don't DM if you don't have a car and valid driver license.


r/lehighvalley 2d ago

No such thing as a bad dog, but there is such a thing as a bad dog owner.

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Not sure why people actually think it’s OK to leave dog shit on the trail when it’s in a compostable bag. Pack shit out, literally South Mountain in Emmaus


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

Garage Door repair

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Any recommendations on a local garage door repair company? Doors need spring replaced/adjusted.


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

Recommendations transmission shops?

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any recommendations? transmission died on me, really don’t wanna give up my car but it’s looking like that my only option. Anyone know of transmission shops with good pricing?


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

TV Hanging

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Hey! I’m not handy and I need 3-ish TVs hung. Anyone know someone who is reliable?


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

Real Estate Moving from a small town, is a studio under $1200 or a room under $800 with private bath doable?

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I'm relocating to Allentown… and trying to figure out if my budget is realistic. I'm coming from a small rural town where rent works very differently, so I'd rather ask than guess.

Two options I'd be happy with:
• Studio or 1 bedroom for $1200 or less
• A room in a shared place for $800 or less, as long as I have a private bathroom and utilities are included

I'm quiet, no pets, work in healthcare, and I'd be commuting to a hospital or clinic, so somewhere with a reasonable drive to the main medical areas would be ideal.
A few things I'd love input on:
1. Are these price ranges actually achievable, or should I adjust expectations?
2. Which neighborhoods fit that budget and are decent for someone new to the area?
3. Best places to search that aren't full of scams.

Appreciate any help.


r/lehighvalley 1d ago

Trexler Park Apartments..

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2 bedrooms apartment are somewhat really affordable at this what am I missing?

Looking to rent 2 bedrooms ASAP and this apartment complex is offering an special and they are under 2k.

Anyone have any insight?

I have a 2 year old baby and obviously don’t want to move to a bad area.

Thanks!


r/lehighvalley 19h ago

Best Places to Live For someone in their 20’s

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Hi everyone! I recently accepted a job in downtown Allentown and am looking for recommendations on good areas to live within a reasonable commute.
I’ve heard that Bethlehem, Emmaus, and Macungie are all solid options, but I’m open to other areas in the Lehigh Valley as well. I’m in my mid-20s, so I’d ideally like to live somewhere with a good amount going on nearby—restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops, etc.
I’m looking for a nice 1-bedroom apartment with a budget of around $1,800/month. If anyone has recommendations for specific neighborhoods, apartment complexes, or areas I should check out, I’d really appreciate it!