Feeling like a little Mexican food, with Cinco de Mayo on the horizon? Here are five cool places in the Lehigh Valley for a Mexican experience.

This week’s story looks at hardware stores, and is the first in a recurring series of places where you can shop locally, think independently, and leave the big box stores in the dust.

Everyone’s favorite day to claim Irish heritage and engage in revelry is coming up on March 17th, but in true Irish-American fashion, the party’s starting long before the actual day.

You can tell it’s almost spring when the events seem to appear faster than the crocuses. Happy Weekend, Lehigh Valley!

Comfort food gets a creative spin at Bethlehem’s the Mint, where you can dine in a former bank and not break the bank.

Some of the finest art you could ask to see, both visual and performance, is on this list. Get up, get out and check it out.

Jaime Karpovich contributes her thoughts to Laini’s Little Pocket Guide on why she lives in Bethlehem and that means one thing: getting a second chance.

Helping Hands Medical Supply provides a complete line of durable medical equipment, such as oxygen, nebulizers, walkers, wheelchairs and commodes; and medical supplies, as well as expert mastectomy orthotic fitting and diabetic shoes.

We are a family-owned and operated company that has been providing full service plumbing for over 55 years. 24/7 emergency service. Never an overtime charge for night, weekends or holidays.

The Storage Centers provide business, residential and commercial storage solutions. Amenities include flexible hours, climate controlled and drive-up units and state-of-the-art security, with great customer service that can’t be beat.

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Champion manufactures and installs its own energy-efficient windows, entry doors, and patio rooms.

A rich tapestry of both fine and decorative treasures. Antiques, art and home décor bring an eclectic mix to this South Side shop. Interior design and redesign are available.

A modern fusion of fine jewelry, accessories and handbags in an 18th century house. Indulge in beautiful luxuries. Enjoy our amenities—stylist consultations, complimentary wrapping and an in-store espresso bar!

Locally-owned and operated children’s boutique specializing in high quality and well-priced clothing, shoes, accessories, toys and books for newborn to age 12. We stock name brands not found in the Lehigh Valley. M-W 10-6, Th 1-7, F-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5.

Menz on Main is an upscale mens only clothing and upscale consignment store that also offers team apparel, accessories, tuxedo rental, and also drycleaning. A true relaxed “Man Cave” for all your manly needs.

Sixteen years on the South Side, Home & Planet is one of the largest stores in the nation featuring high-style, earth-friendly furniture, gifts, tabletop, jewelry and more. Open everyday. Steps from SteelStacks and the casino.

Girlfriends Boutique is an upscale New York meets LA fasnionista headquarters. From the minute that you walk into the pink leopard decorated store, you are transformed into a shopping paradise. Girlfriends offers clothing, jewelry, accessories and “all organic” spray tanning.

Everything you need to furnish your home elegantly, comfortably, affordably. In-house designers for all your design questions and needs from full renovation to accessory house calls. Great gifts.
You only live once—do it with style!

See why people travel far & wide for the region’s largest selection of mainstream & independent comics, graphic novels, pulps, monsters & horror, toys & statues. Extensive kids selection: Archie, Disney, Sonic the Hedgehog.