/r/lehighvalley

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A community of redditors in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania area, including Allentown, Bethlehem, the Slate Belt, Easton, and everything in between.

/r/lehighvalley

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Looking to make new friends after 40

Hey!!! I have recently moved back to the area and am looking to form friendships with other people female and male alike. I am a bit socially awkward until I warm up. I am VERY accepting and cool as shit. I am looking to meet others that are just as accepting and kind. Love to just chill and also love to explore

16 Comments
2024/10/05
04:00 UTC

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Power Supply Shopping?

Howdy! It's me again with more questions. So I've learned that I can "shop" for my power supplier? I just got my first electric bill and it is totally fine, however, I like to save money.

I searched through some old posts and looked at papowerswitch, but wanted to get some updated information.

I think I get the basic idea - make sure to get a fixed rate, no cancellation fees, no monthly fees, etc.

I'm wondering how much the suppliers really jack up those prices after the intro offer. Because it is wild that PPL's rate is just so much higher in comparison.

Also, besides making sure to renegotiate prior to the end of the contract is there a better time to "lock" in rates? I ask because it is October and a lot of the offers are for 3 months and I'm thinking that will only get me through Dec, which is when rates will likely be much higher. But I don't know?

I also have UGI, so can I do the same with them? I tried poking around their website, but it isn't as clear to me what their rates are or if that is something I should try to switch. I haven't received my first bill from them yet, so I don't know what that looks like.

Really, I would want to get up-to-date insight based on the current state of things. Thanks!!

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2024/10/05
02:20 UTC

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Eastern, PA Haunted Houses 2024, full list w/ open dates, links and maps

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2024/10/04
17:09 UTC

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Looking for entry level computer science jobs

I have a son who just graduated with a BA in computer science and is looking for any entry level IT/computer science jobs in the area. Would prefer to stay in the area, but willing to commute some or even move if required. Any good prospects or resources? He's been applying, but nothing so far.

37 Comments
2024/10/04
14:09 UTC

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Blue Ridge - cancel / new customer

Does anyone know what the T&C's are for blue ridge for how long you have to cancel to become a new customer? I have a very rural cabin in the poconos that is blessed to have fiber internet but the teaser rate will end eventually. I can cancel / live without it for a period of time but does anyone know how long you must be cancelled before you are able to get new customer rates again?

3 Comments
2024/10/04
13:12 UTC

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What was this place called?

Hello, everyone!

If you grew up in the valley, you’ll know what I’m talking about. There was a center every kid used to go on trips to in the early 2000s. It was a bodies exhibit aimed at child education. You’d travel through the brain, heart, lungs, etc and at the very end they’d have a small grocery store simulation. I even remember getting “sneezed” on by the machine there as well, but I can’t for the life of me remember what it was called. I know it closed down a very long time ago, but I’m struggling to remember the name.

Somebody help, please!

38 Comments
2024/10/04
06:22 UTC

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Anyone Interested in Trying a Private Chef Experience with Friends?

Hey everyone! I'm looking for a group of friends in Lehigh Valley who’d like to try something new—having a private chef cook for you. We just launched and are excited to get feedback from fellow food lovers.

Our chefs specialize in Italian, American cuisine, and more, and it’s super affordable—around $30 per person (during our promotional phase). If you and your friends are interested, drop a comment or message me. Would love to hear what you think! [www.tkteats.com]

21 Comments
2024/10/04
05:01 UTC

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DnD in the valley

Hey all,

I’ve been looking for a group to play some DnD with, haven’t had much luck. Looks like there’s a shop in Easton that might have a game night I was going to check out, figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask here as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

33 Comments
2024/10/03
22:40 UTC

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Dermatologist

Is there a dermatologist in the area that specializes in hair loss that anyone recommends?

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2024/10/03
22:34 UTC

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Jobs available?

Hello, I am a new graduate student looking to work in business related fields. I typically want to look for internships just to get a little experience to put on my resume… I am into clerk, data entry, admin assistant, marketing entry level/internships… Does anybody know where I could possibly look into to apply to these positions. Ive tried Linkedin & Indeed but everything seems so stagnant lately. Any help and/or word of advice would be highly appreciated. I am sick of retail haha!

10 Comments
2024/10/03
21:30 UTC

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Lehigh entrepreneur or antique furniture seller

Anyone into antiques? I sell fine art and am on a waiting list for a large booth at on of the top Venus in Lehigh valley.

I want to partner with someone who trades furniture. I'd use the booth walls and you'd have the floor space.

Looking for fine antiques or art antique furniture (art deco) etc.

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2024/10/03
16:07 UTC

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Looking for hotels with smoking in the area

Hi I would like the convenience of smoking in my hotel room. I realize many hotels in the area are family-friendly. If anyone has experience with this, please advise. Thank you in advance.

11 Comments
2024/10/03
14:52 UTC

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24 hours in area…

Daughter is interested in Muhlenberg and there’s a nonstop flight from Allentown back home exactly 24 hours after their open house.

Will be weekend of Oct 18.

Staying at the Hotel Bethlehem seems awesome. What else should we do for an afternoon, evening and morning?

46 Comments
2024/10/03
03:23 UTC

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Outdoor/patio/roofdeck places to just grab a beer in Easton?

I see Thyme had a roofdeck, but itlooks fancy and expensive. I'm looking for a place to grab a beer or two with a nice outdoor ambiance. If it's elevated all the better.

5 Comments
2024/10/03
02:02 UTC

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UFO over Allentown

Anybody else see an extremely fast aircraft move through the sky around 9:05pm over the Allentown area. It was a larger light on top of a smaller light. It was moving quick!

32 Comments
2024/10/03
01:19 UTC

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Lafayette Hills by DR Horton

hello, I am looking at new constructs in this community. wondering if anyone happen to know or had experience with DR Horton in this area?

3 Comments
2024/10/03
00:42 UTC

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Day Pass for Indoor Swimming Pools around Allentown/Bethlehem

Hi, hi, all!

I'm wondering if there are any indoor swimming pools in the western LV that take day or class passes. I am looking for things to do over the winter and just wanted to see if there’s a swimming option that wouldn’t need a membership.

TIA! I hope you people of the LV are having a lovely night.

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2024/10/03
00:29 UTC

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Air Products

Hello. Does anyone know if Air Products pays well? Specifically in the Supply chain area. I’m wondering what the salary would be for a Supply Chain Analyst.

16 Comments
2024/10/02
18:20 UTC

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Estates at Willow Brook

I’m seeing mixed reviews online about Ryan Homes in general, but the reviews online for this specific neighborhood seem to be mostly positive.

Has anyone had any personal experience with the Estates at Willow Brook? What’s the good, or the bad? Do you regret purchasing a home there or were you relatively happy with the home/neighborhood?

Thanks!

10 Comments
2024/10/02
17:04 UTC

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Got gas for $2.79 in Bethlehem yesterday

Saw it at the Racetrack station on Easton Ave. by Giant. I didn’t even need to fill up as I still had half a tank left, but I had to take advantage of that price. Especially since gas is still around $3.20-3.30 in Allentown.

When was the last time gas around here was this cheap? Had to be as the pandemic was winding down, right?

42 Comments
2024/10/02
16:54 UTC

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Dixie Cup Factory in Easton

I am a photography student at Muhlenberg. I was wondering if it is legal to wander around the premises of the old dixie cup factory and take some pictures for an assignment. I know it was sold, but I am unaware of any updates on the facility.

12 Comments
2024/10/02
14:12 UTC

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Big Rig Round up

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2024/10/02
03:03 UTC

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Salisbury School District

Any info on this district? How are elementary schools, middle, high?

7 Comments
2024/10/02
01:35 UTC

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Snake Interaction/Experience?

I have a VERY inquisitive 3 year old who loves animals. So far I’ve been able to take her to Head Over Heels farm for some really cool animal interactions (including feeding a camel), she’s fed a bear, lemurs, monkeys and bottle fed a pig at the Snake and Animal farm (no snake interaction though), held a Madagascar hissing cockroach at the Science Museum, and fed countless goats and a giraffe at the zoo. Today she informed me that she needed to “meet a snake” and that we should look for one outside because she “needed to hold it around her arm”. I have NO IDEA where she came up with this idea, but she’s quite insistent. I am NOT going out into the woods hunting for snakes lol. However, I’m super happy to bring her to an event or farm or habitat where she can safely, and with knowledgeable supervision have a snake interaction. So….does anyone know of anywhere in the Lehigh Valley or surrounding area where I can take her to make her snake dream come true?

23 Comments
2024/10/02
00:04 UTC

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Sprinter Van Mechanic?

Does anyone have a recommendation on a shop that can/will work on a dually high-top Mercedes Sprinter van? I’m having brake issues and need a decent shop to work on it.

I’m not taking it to the Mercedes stealership, that’s not an option. I’ve called a few diesel truck specialists and nobody wants to touch it because it’s a Mercedes. I’m a bit at a loss of where to take it.

I’m in Hellertown would prefer someone on this side of the valley but if not it is what it is.

8 Comments
2024/10/01
12:57 UTC

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