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Barbara Kavchok: Bridal for the love of fashion.

There's a couture secret in the heart of Bethlehem, but, says fashion designer and owner Barbara Kavchok, “it doesn’t have to be a secret anymore.” Barbara Kavchok’s bridal gowns may be available at boutiques around the world…

Giving Back Jennie Gilrain and John Noble: Saving Swifts

Conservation - whether you’re preserving historic character, community soul, or the natural world—can be at the heart of real estate development. It’s the key to local developer John Noble’s philosophy, and his newest project on Bethlehem’s South Side—the redevelopment of the Masonic Temple and historic Wilbur Mansion property on Wyandotte Street—is a beautiful example.

Authentic: Dr. Stephen Tang, OraSure Technologies

Stephen S. Tang, PHD has been the president and CEO of OraSure Technologies since 2018, though he joined the board in 2011—and has watched the company grow since he was a graduate student at Lehigh University in the 1980s…

Social Mission Partner: Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem

At Fig, we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions —one that creates connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors. Each year, Fig partners with a nonprofit organization working to transform the community…

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Fresh Face: Bloc Dispensary

“It's a combination of everything,” says Darin Carpenter, CEO of Justice Cannabis Co. (formerly known as Justice Grown), the parent company bringing cannabis dispensary Bloc Dispensary to Bethlehem. He’s talking about the philosophy that drives the business: creating dispensaries as inclusive community cornerstones…

Kolbe Academy: Recover. Succeed. Transform.

“I had no building, no students, no faculty, no money, and here I was: the principal of a school” says John Petruzzelli, principal of Kolbe Academy. Still, Petruzzelli calls it “an easy decision” to assume the helm of the first faith-based recovery high school in the nation.

Fig Authentic: Councilwoman Olga Negron

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Olga Negron watched her mother and father, dedicated Rotarians, collect and distribute supplies to those in need of hurricane relief. Passionate community advocates, they raised money for neighbors in need…

Where Giving is a Given

The spirit of the holiday season is a spirit of generosity. We give gifts. We gather together (if only virtually) to share the bounty of our holiday tables. And in the Lehigh Valley…

Giving Back: Winston Alozie

Foe Winston Alozie , CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem, it’s all about the kids. He knows from experience: he was a kid, 13 and new to Bethlehem from Shreveport…

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Shop Local, Shop Small (even online!)

Skip the big-box stores this year! Click over to a few of the businesses on this list a few things you love. Share the link with friends. Then visit safely in person or shop online this holiday season…

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