A Closer Look

Laurie Hackett welcomes Rick and Amy Bucher and Jill Wheeler to talk about this year's United Way campaign and the why behind their community giving.

Laurie Hackett talks with Teri Haddad of Phoebe Ministries and Mel Klausner, Will Erwin, and Julia Urich of the local theatre scene, about building true, lasting connections.

Laurie Hackett welcomes Jared Mast of the GEDP and Rachel Moyer of Turnstone Creative to talk about the successful collaboration taking place across the region.

Laurie Hackett sits down with Tanya Tyler, a local arts advocate, and singer Maniya "The Songbird" to talk about their love for the arts and the beauty it brings to the region.

Laurie Hackett is joined by Maggie Reilly of City Center and Dr. Dean Donaher and Emery Oberholzer from Bethlehem Catholic High School to talk about giving back in their own communities.

Laurie Hackett welcomes Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Jill Wheeler of the United Way to talk about what showing up for your community looks like in action.

Laurie Hackett explores what it looks like to aim for new highs each year with the IronPigs' Kurt Landes and "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" organizers Karen Buck and Teri Haddad.

Laurie Hackett sits down with Vicki Doule and Matthew Kennedy, then with Jamie Connell, to talk about their and their companies' wide involvements in community.

Laurie Hackett talks with David Ruth of Northampton Community College and Larry Corcoran of the Chamber's Veterans Affairs Council about their belief in the power of community.

Laurie Hackett is joined by Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer to talk about the wonderful work of the Lehigh Valley Chamber to support every community.

Laurie Hackett welcomes Jeff Tkach of Rodale Institute and Darlene Pors, the newest Philanthropist of the Year, to talk about their values in giving back.

Laurie Hackett sits down with Phoebe Ministries' Scott Stevenson and Truist Foundations and Endowments' Dianne Pagano Manges to talk about their dedication to community.

Laurie Hackett talks with Megan van Ravenswaay of the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society and Yusuf Dahl and Teri Haddad to explore their Emmy award-winning documentary.

Laurie Hackett talks with Marta Boulos JeBran of Crayola and Chip Hurd of the United Way about their faith in the Lehigh Valley community and their hopes for its future.

Laurie Hackett welcomes Simon Moore of the Allentown Parknership and Jason King Jones of the PA Shakespeare Festival to talk about how they're reaching out to the entire Lehigh Valley.

Laurie Hackett is joined by Judy Harris of Norris McLaughlin Law Firm and Keith Lampman-Perlman of ProJeCt of Easton to talk about their dedication to helping the community.

Laurie Hackett sits down with Chrissy Hixson of Capital Blue Cross and Ilene Wood, a longtime volunteer, to talk about finding ways to give back that feed your soul.

Laurie Hackett welcomes Alison Pickel of the LV Chamber and Mark Reid and Amy Saul of the Easton Urban Gardening Program to talk about their work in and with the community.

Laurie Hackett is joined by Chip Hurd of the United Way and Tiffany Sondergaard of ts Brand Elevation to talk about their journeys, inspirations, and love for the Valley.

Laurie Hackett talks with Susan Drexinger of Sincere Event Co. and Candi Staurinos of Zoellner Arts Center about the value of helping to build a community around you.