A Closer Look

By WDIY 88.1 FM

The Lehigh Valley is home to over 800 locally focused nonprofits, one of the highest concentrations in the United States. What do they do, who do they benefit, and how are they helping the Lehigh Vall... more

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How many episodes does A Closer Look have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

A Closer Look episodes:

August 25, 2025 "Together We Win, Together We Fail" with Marta Boulos JeBran and Chip Hurd | A Closer Look
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.
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29min
July 28, 2025 "Helping Can Mean Different Things" with Simon Moore and Jason King Jones | A Closer Look
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.
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30min
June 30, 2025 "We Are Barrier Breakers" with Judy Harris and Keith Lampman-Perlman | A Closer Look
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.
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31min
May 26, 2025 "We Are Connectors and Collaborators" with Chrissy Hixson and Ilene Wood | A Closer Look
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.
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33min
April 28, 2025 "It All Goes Back into Community" with Alison Pickel, Mark Reid, and Amy Saul | A Closer Look
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.
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31min
March 24, 2025 "If You Can Help, Help" with Chip Hurd and Tiffany Sondergaard | A Closer Look
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.
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31min
February 24, 2025 "Caring Is the Greatest Gift" with Susan Drexinger and Candi Staurinos | A Closer Look
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.
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32min
January 27, 2025 Finding the Human Thread with Teri Haddad and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett welcomes Teri Haddad of eMediaworks and Jill Wheeler of City Center Group to talk about their passion for giving back to the community and their 'why.'
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31min
December 23, 2024 Sharing the Success with Chris Martin and Marci Lesko | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett welcomes Chris Martin of Martin Guitar and Marci Lesko of the United Way about their work with this year's United Way campaign, and in the community in general.
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29min
November 25, 2024 "Do It With a Smile" with Kimberly Hein and Jody Piagesi | A Closer Look
Laurie Hackett sits down with Kimberly Hein of ArtsQuest and Jody Piagesi of the Chamber Foundation to talk about their for their roles as Lehigh Valley natives.
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33min

FAQs about A Closer Look:

How many episodes does A Closer Look have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.