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A Closer Look

A Closer Look

Hosted by WDIY 88.1 FM

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Episodes

20

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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 Valley community? Laurie Hackett invites area nonprofit leaders for insightful conversations about their programs, how residents can get involved, and their impact on the region.

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May 25, 202630 min

Leading in Community with Maggie Reilly, Emery Oberholzer, and Dean Donaher | A Closer Look

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.

April 27, 202631 min

The Power of Showing Up with Matt Tuerk and Jill Wheeler | A Closer Look

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.

March 23, 202631 min

Sharing a Collective Story with Kurt Landes, Karen Buck, and Teri Haddad | A Closer Look

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.

February 23, 202631 min

"I Get So Much More in Return" with Vicki Doule, Matthew Kennedy, and Jamie Connell | A Closer Look

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.

January 26, 202630 min

"The Secret Sauce Is Our People" with David Ruth and Larry Corcoran | A Closer Look

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.

December 22, 202530 min

Leaving No One Behind with Alison Pickel, Tony Iannelli, and Pat Witmer | A Closer Look

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.

November 24, 202529 min

"It's Not I, But We" with Jeff Tkach and Darlene Pors | A Closer Look

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.

October 27, 202530 min

"My Job Is to Help Them Succeed" with Scott Stevenson and Dianne Pagano Manges | A Closer Look

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

September 29, 202529 min

"Advocacy Requires Great Storytelling" with Megan van Ravenswaay, Yusuf Dahl, and Teri Haddad | A Closer Look

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.

August 25, 202528 min

"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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