Shows
The Well-Being Report"All Parks Deserve Care" with Ruffian Tittmann | The Well-Being ReportMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Ruffian Tittmann, the inaugural Executive Director of the Allentown Parknership, about the value of green spaces.2025-05-1930 min
Plan Lehigh ValleyAI in the Planning Sector with Dr. Subham Kharel | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Dr. Subham Kharel of the LVPC to talk about their use of new AI tools.2025-05-0531 minThe Well-Being ReportReliable Transportation in the Valley with Owen O'Neil | The Well-Being ReportMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Owen O'Neil, Executive Director of LANTA, about the value of reliable transportation for overall health and wellness.2025-04-2129 minPlan Lehigh ValleyA Future Where Housing Is Attainable for Everyone with Jill Seitz | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-host Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome Jill Seitz of the LVPC to talk about one of the region's biggest concerns: housing.2025-04-0730 minThe Well-Being Report"The Goal Is to Replace Yourself" with Eric Ruth | The Well-Being ReportMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation, about their work to provide healthy eating access and knowledge.2025-03-1729 min
Active Lehigh ValleyRemoving the Stress You Have on Land with Daphne Ghirardi | Active LVMargaret McConnell welcomes Daphne Ghirardi, VP of Aquatics at the River Crossing YMCA, to talk about the benefits and flexibility of swimming compared to other physical activities.2025-03-1326 minPlan Lehigh ValleyTaking a Look at the Balance with Joey Dotta | Plan LVMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission are joined by Joey Dotta of the LVPC for a look back on 2024's development.2025-03-0328 minThe Well-Being ReportEncouraging a Healthier Community with Brooke Griffiths | The Well-Being ReportMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about making healthy choices more accessible.2025-02-1731 minPlan Lehigh ValleyThe Exciting Year Ahead | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission take a look at the long list of planning-related items on this year's schedule.2025-02-0430 minThe Well-Being ReportMoving Upstream: Addressing Community Needs with Samantha Shaak | The Well-Being ReportMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak kick off 2025 by reintroducing the show by its new name, explaining the change, and reiterating the focus of the show.2025-01-2028 minPlan Lehigh ValleyBeing Grateful for the Past and Future with Scott Greenly | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with the LVPC's Scott Greenly about the best projects of 2024 and what's to come in 2025.2025-01-0629 minPlan Lehigh ValleyWhy, Where and How We're Growing with Christian Martinez | Plan LVMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome back the LVPC's own Christian Martinez to talk about how the region has grown since the turn of the century.2024-12-0228 minThe Well-Being ReportWhole-Person Care with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez about Valley Health Partners' work to provide quality health care to all residents.2024-11-1928 minPlan Lehigh Valley"Climate Change Transcends Borders" with Christian Martinez | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Christian Martinez of the LVPC about their Greenhouse Gas Inventory.2024-11-0528 minThe Well-Being Report"It's More Than a Bike": Building Young Leaders with Kim Schaffer | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kim Schaffer, Executive Director of Community Bike Works, to talk about their work to give youth independence through bicycles.2024-10-2227 minPlan Lehigh Valley"Love It or Hate It": A Look at Route 22 with Frank Whelan | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk to historian Frank Whelan about Route 22 following its 70th birthday.2024-10-0832 minThe Well-Being Report"Reinvesting in the Workforce by Investing in the Worker" with Trevor Tormann and Megan Briggs | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Trevor Tormann of the City of Allentown and Megan Briggs of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation about recent workforce funding given to Allentown.2024-09-1728 minPlan Lehigh Valley"You Don't Think About It Until It's a Problem" with Susan Myerov | Plan LVMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Susan Myerov of the LVPC about storm water management.2024-09-0329 minThe Well-Being ReportMaking the Case for Community Engagement with Laura Cole | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Laura Cole of the Allentown Mayor's Office about the city's ongoing efforts to encourage resident involvement.2024-08-2029 min
Active Lehigh ValleyBuilding a Physical and Emotional Toolbox with Liz Fones, Melissa Dowches, and Devon Helmer | Active LVMargaret McConnell welcomes Liz Fones, Executive Director, Melissa Dowches, volunteer coach, and Devon Helmer, former participant in Girls On the Run, a group working to teach young girls about physical and mental health.2024-08-0928 minPlan Lehigh ValleyChanging the Valley's Landscape with Jill Seitz | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome the LVPC's Jill Seitz to talk about how continued development is changing how our neighborhoods look.2024-08-0630 minThe Well-Being Report"We Is Greater than Me" with Nathan Boateng, Teri Haddad, and Darian Colbert | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Pool Fellows Nathan Boateng, Teri Haddad, and Darian Colbert to discuss how their involvement in the fellowship helps their community improvement efforts.2024-07-1629 minPlan Lehigh Valley"If We're Not All Working Together, We're Falling Apart" with Lori Vargo-Heffner and Geoff Brace | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome Northampton County Commissioner Lori Vargo-Heffner and Lehigh County Commissioner Geoff Brace to talk about county initiatives.2024-07-0227 minActive Lehigh ValleyPrevention Over Treatment: Avoiding Ticks with Dr. Jeffrey Jahre | Active LVMargaret McConnell sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Jahre, MD, of St. Luke's University Health Network to talk about avoiding ticks as warmer weather invites us to spend more time outdoors.2024-06-1429 minPlan Lehigh ValleyUsing Public Land for Public Health with Allison Harvey and Susan Myerov | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Susan Myerov of the LVPC and Allison Harvey of OJB to talk about a federal grant that would create greener highways.2024-06-0429 minThe Well-Being Report"Lived Experience Is Expertise" with Melissa Monbouquette | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Melissa Monbouquette of the BUILD Health Challenge to talk about how multi-sector community partnerships contribute to health outcomes.2024-05-2124 minPlan Lehigh ValleyA Complex Improvement Plan with Chris Kufro and Rick Molchany | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission welcome Chris Kufro of PennDOT and Rick Molchany of the LV Transportation Study to talk about the regions Transportation Improvement Program.2024-05-0728 minThe Well-Being ReportThe Work Goes On: "This Is Generational Work" with Samantha Shaak | HealthBEATMargaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak discuss filling big shoes as the new acting Executive Directors of their respective organizations, and the importance of the Pool Institute's work.2024-04-1627 minPlan Lehigh ValleyAll Aboard! Passenger Rail Service in the Lehigh Valley with Angela Watson | Plan Lehigh ValleyMargaret McConnell and co-hosts Becky Bradley and Matt Assad of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission talk with Angela Watson of PennDOT about the possible return of passenger rail service in the region.2024-04-0228 min