It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Colonial Industrial Quarter gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Bethlehem, PA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Monocacy Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bolete or visit Moravian Museum of Bethlehem 1741 Gemeinhaus, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Bethlehem, PA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Bethlehem, PA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Bethlehem, PA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Bethlehem Planning Commission on Thursday heard a plan which concerned a 67 single-family home cluster development along Township Line Road.The project straddles both the city and Bethlehem Township and is called the Township Line Road "Gold Tract" development.The irregularly shaped, nearly 58-acre tract comprises roughly 23 acres in Bethlehem and 35 acres in Bethlehem Township.The proposal calls for 68 residential lots and 67 single-family detached homes, with 19 homes in the city an...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – The Bethlehem Planning Commission on Thursday heard a plan which concerned a 67 single-family home cluster development along Township Line Road.
The project straddles both the city and Bethlehem Township and is called the Township Line Road "Gold Tract" development.
The irregularly shaped, nearly 58-acre tract comprises roughly 23 acres in Bethlehem and 35 acres in Bethlehem Township.
The proposal calls for 68 residential lots and 67 single-family detached homes, with 19 homes in the city and 48 in the township.
Engineer Andy Bohl with Hanover Engineering Associates spoke about the project and said the homes will range in size from 1,750 to 2,450 square feet. One of the city lots already contains a sanitary sewer pump station.
The development was described as a cluster style, Bohl said. To the north, the property is bordered by Route 22; to the west, Township Line Road; and to the south and east, owned by Northampton County.
Traffic on Altonah, Santee Mill and Township Line roads was a primary concern among commission members and public commenters on Thursday.
Planning Commission Chair Rob Melosky commented on the "fast traffic" on the narrow roads.
Bohl said that Township Line Road along the property will be widened.
Planner Joy Cohen said she was also concerned about the traffic study and the effect of increased traffic on the area.
Additionally, the developer is asking to use the open space development option to increase the allowed city lots from 17 to 20.
Residents and commission members noted the property's natural features, including a stream that feeds into the Monocacy Creek. They also voiced concerns about flooding.
"It sends chills up and down my spine to think about it being disturbed," said resident Scott Culpepper.
Dennis Brennan, an avid birder, expressed concerns over the loss of wildlife if the spot is developed. He said he appreciated the spot's serenity and peace.
"It's just a beautiful place on earth that we should still be able to enjoy without flooding or loss of the migratory birds," Brennan said.
Bohl said they are listening to the comments and have plans to maintain the area's open space and address stormwater management concerns.
"We want to be good stewards, good neighbors and good developers," the engineer said.
He noted that the plan shows 14 acres of open space to Bethlehem Township and 12 acres to the city. Bohl also said a three-sided culvert would address water flow from the property's stream.
As with all sketch plans, no decision on the plan was made on Thursday. During the sketch plan review stage in development, applicants provide sketch plans to the planning commission for input that often informs later plans.
A proposal for a seven-story structure containing 96 multifamily dwellings was tabled from Thursday's agenda.
According to meeting documents, the applicant proposes to construct the building at 906 Evans St.
The 96 dwellings would be comprised of 30 studios and 28 one-bedroom and 38 two-bedroom apartments.
Documents state that the first floor would contain 47 parking spaces with vehicle ingress/egress from Evans Street, and the second floor would contain 44 parking spaces with vehicle ingress/egress from Perry Street.
The third floor would contain common space and 16 dwellings. Floors four through seven would contain 20 dwellings per floor.
There was no indication if the proposal would be rescheduled for a future meeting.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new eatery will begin serving chow mein, lotus leaf sticky rice, shrimp wonton noodle soup and other Asian specialties this weekend in Northampton County.
128, a full-service restaurant specializing in authentic Chinese dim sum, will open Friday, Aug. 15, at 128 E. Broad St. in Bethlehem, chef and owner Yiwen He said.
The restaurant will offer seating for around 20 guests along with takeout service.
Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal consisting of small plates or snack dishes, and guests will be able to choose from options such as bean curd rolls, beef chow fun, siu mai and various steamed rice rolls (pork, beef or shrimp).
Other menu highlights will include dumplings such as chicken and corn, cabbage and pork and shrimp and scallop; and noodle dishes such as sour and spicy noodles, seafood noodle soup and shrimp wonton soup.
Most dishes are priced between $5 and $12.
Specialty drinks, including hot or cold honey lemon tea and milk tea, also will be available.
The restaurant will operate 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Friday through Tuesday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, He said.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new full-service restaurant will serve reuben egg rolls, chicken schnitzel and other tasty eats alongside rotating craft beer, specialty cocktails and other drinks beginning this week in Northampton County.Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse, operating under Aramark Sports + Entertainment, will open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem, according to John Gilbert, Aramark's director of restaurant hospitality.The establishment will blend a warm, rustic interior with sl...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new full-service restaurant will serve reuben egg rolls, chicken schnitzel and other tasty eats alongside rotating craft beer, specialty cocktails and other drinks beginning this week in Northampton County.
Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse, operating under Aramark Sports + Entertainment, will open to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at The Outlets at Wind Creek Bethlehem, according to John Gilbert, Aramark's director of restaurant hospitality.
The establishment will blend a warm, rustic interior with sleek finishes, creating a "refined yet casual atmosphere" for whiskey, beer and food lovers alike, a news release states.
Guests will be able to enjoy "elevated pub fare" alongside standout specialty items that are crafted for the community, complemented by an extensive selection of whiskeys, a rotating offering of beer from Pennsylvania breweries, and a cocktail program featuring local spirits with a Pennsylvania history, the release states.
"We're spotlighting a variety of Pennsylvania craft beers and spirits," Gilbert said. "We'll have a total of 12 draft beers that will rotate."
The restaurant's culinary team will be led by executive chef Dave Blackburn, who brings a rich culinary background and world-class experience to the table.
Blackburn, who grew up in his family's restaurant of more than 40 years, graduated from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona.
He refined his skills through an apprenticeship under a Certified Master Chef at The Greenbrier in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and as a member of the Bocuse USA team in 2013.
His career includes five years as head chef at Hubbard's Yellowstone Lodge, twice named Orvis Lodge of the Year, and as Chef de Cuisine at The Gasparilla Inn, honored three times as Florida’s best resort by Travel + Leisure.
He also played a key role as the opening chef of Sunseeker Resort in Punta Gorda, Florida, and is currently a proud member of the 2028 United States Culinary Olympic Team.
"Our head chef is David Blackburn, who is on the nation's Culinary Olympic Team, and we couldn't be more excited to have him on our team," Gilbert said.
Guests will be able to enjoy appetizers such as reuben egg rolls and "everthing" pretzel bites; sandwiches such as a smoked turkey BLT and Francesinha (sausage patty, kielbasa, ham, steak and gruyere with chili-porter brown sauce on sourdough); and entrees such as chicken schnitzel, center-cut pork chop and shrimp and grits.
Other menu highlights will include:
Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse will offer bar and table seating for around 200 guests, Gilbert said. The U-shaped bar will feature purse hooks, overhead TVs and outlets to charge cell phones.
The restaurant will list popular regional breweries and distilleries, including Vault Brewing Company, Yuengling Brewing Company and Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, that it's sourcing products from at the restaurant.
Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse, located on The Outlets' lower level near the entrance, will operate 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays, Gilbert said. Brunch will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.
"This partnership with Wind Creek Bethlehem represents an exciting opportunity for Aramark to expand our restaurant portfolio and showcase our hospitality expertise to a new audience," Gilbert said.
"Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse will offer guests a signature dining atmosphere within a unique shopping and entertainment destination, and we look forward to welcoming everyone this summer."
The opening of Bethlehem Barrel & Drafthouse underscores Wind Creek Bethlehem's strategic vision to deliver an exceptional resort experience, marking one of several upcoming investments aimed at "solidifying the property as a top Northeast destination," the release states.
"This is another exciting culinary addition to Wind Creek Bethlehem's lineup," said Patrick Ryan, executive vice president and general manager at Wind Creek Bethlehem.
"This new offering reflects the property's ongoing reinvestment strategy and our commitment to delivering a top integrated resort experience for our Guests."
Earlier this year, Wind Creek Bethlehem unveiled significant upgrades to the property's high limit slots room, including an upgraded cage, enhanced lighting and new, sought-after slot machines, the release states.
Looking ahead, the property will also debut brand-new carpet throughout the casino.
Together, Wind Creek said the upgrades underscore its continuous evolution and provide an enriched on-property experience for both gaming and resort guests.
"These announcements reaffirm our ongoing pursuit to continuously level-up this property," Ryan said. "If you're looking for the best place to game, dine, and experience the ultimate resort escape, Wind Creek Bethlehem is it."
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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Filter King LLC, the nation’s leading manufacturer of UL-certified custom HVAC filters, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The announcement comes hot off the heels of the February launch of its Las Vegas, Nevada plant, and last year’s opening of its Miami, Florida headquarters and production facility. The 61,600 square-foot Bethlehem facility, equipped for production, warehousing, and distribution, significantly enha...
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Filter King LLC, the nation’s leading manufacturer of UL-certified custom HVAC filters, proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The announcement comes hot off the heels of the February launch of its Las Vegas, Nevada plant, and last year’s opening of its Miami, Florida headquarters and production facility. The 61,600 square-foot Bethlehem facility, equipped for production, warehousing, and distribution, significantly enhances Filter King’s ability to serve the Northeast’s growing demand for premium air filtration solutions.
“Our goal is to reach the entire continental U.S. with next-day delivery. With the addition of the Pennsylvania facility, which means we now have a total of 200,000 square feet of operational space across three states and a workforce of more than 125 employees, we are well on our way to achieving this goal," said Rick Hoskins, Founder and CEO of Filter King.
Strategically located in the Lehigh Valley, the Bethlehem site was chosen for its proximity to major metropolitan areas, including Philadelphia and New York City, placing it within a seven-hour drive of 40% of the U.S. population. The facility’s access to robust transportation networks and a skilled local workforce supports Filter King’s rapid expansion and commitment to operational excellence, and commitment to American manufacturing.
“Filter King is experiencing unprecedented growth in online direct-to-consumer sales,” Hoskins added. “In the second quarter of 2025, we produced and shipped more filters than in any single quarter in our nine-year history, driven by increasing demand for clean, efficient air filtration.”
The investment in Bethlehem is expected to create up to 120 jobs, offering opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, and administration. “Filter King’s investment in the Lehigh Valley continues the region’s growth as a center of diverse and innovative manufacturing,” said Don Cunningham, President and CEO of Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). “We are grateful to J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc., for its work in finding a home in the Lehigh Valley for Filter King. It’s these types of partnerships that makes the Lehigh Valley one of the top mid-sized markets in the U.S. for economic development.”
About Filter King LLC
Founded in Miami, Florida, Filter King LLC is a family-owned business specializing in high-quality HVAC and furnace air filters for residential, commercial, and industrial applications across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Offering UL-certified 0.5”, 1”, 2”, 4”, and 5” pleated filters with MERV ratings of 8, 11, and 13, as well as carbon filters, Filter King provides custom solutions in any size. Products are distributed through direct-to-consumer platforms like filterking.com, and via commercial channels serving property management firms, hospitals, schools, government facilities, and HVAC service providers.
For more information, visit filterking.com.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — On a particularly sunny afternoon, the hues of rare stones, crystals and gems illuminated in the bright light.The colors from those gems — collected from all over the world — brightened the floors, walls, and display cases at the GEMeral Store at 707 N. New St.The shop sells gems, crystals, beads, sculptures and locally sourced artwork.EDITOR’S NOTE: A fire in the building was reported by the business on its Facebook Page on Saturday, July 5, 2025. As per t...
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — On a particularly sunny afternoon, the hues of rare stones, crystals and gems illuminated in the bright light.
The colors from those gems — collected from all over the world — brightened the floors, walls, and display cases at the GEMeral Store at 707 N. New St.
The shop sells gems, crystals, beads, sculptures and locally sourced artwork.
EDITOR’S NOTE: A fire in the building was reported by the business on its Facebook Page on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
As per the post, no one was injured in the fire, which caused significant damage to the building's room, but the shop is closed until further notice due to water and smoke damage.
The boutique, which held its grand opening on June 28, also sells framed and mounted butterflies, moths and — gasp — a tarantula (the poisonous arachnid does not move, but is intimidating nonetheless, and at $125 costs more dead than alive.)
The insects are ethically sourced from a butterfly sanctuary in Peru, according to GEMeral Store co-owner Ted Chiaparas.
" They all have their species and info labeled on the bottom," Chiaparas said. "We're big on sustainability and making sure that everything's done correctly."
Chiaparas operates the store with his brother, Adam Chiaparas.
The siblings' fascination with gems and stones began in childhood.
"Growing up, our parents owned a bakery in Black River Plaza (in Lower Saucon Township), and right next to the bakery was a crystal shop.
"Instead of helping our parents, we'd go and hang out for hours in the crystal shop. My mom was a little into stones, too, so that sparked our interest, which then became a hobby," Ted Chiaparas said.
Some of the brothers' longtime customers will recognize items from the store.
Before opening the shop, they sold their wares at ArtsQuest's Christkindlmarkt and Musikfest.
The GEMeral Store is filled with Pennsylvania-themed artwork made by Alaska artist Steve Cross, who designed the State of Alaska medallion in 2016.
Cross's "coddiwomples" is made by collecting the rarest of minerals — items like glacier silt, Alaskan rum, craft whiskeys, cephalopod inks, fossils, gun metals, botanicals, marine chemistry, raw gold, rubies, sapphires, birthstone gems, copper, Paraiba stones, florescent minerals, flower seeds and indigenous honeys.
For Bethlehem's version, Cross, who met the Chiaparas brothers at a trade show in New Jersey, created pieces made with a combination of minerals from local coal mines, Bethlehem Steel and Martin Guitar.
"When he was out here for Musikfest once, he told us he wanted to dig deeper into the heartbeat of the area," Ted Chiaparas said.
"Initially, when he was telling people about the rare gemstones that were in the art, people weren't getting it until we started putting local coal and Bethlehem steel in it."
As in the case of the insects, all of the stones and gems in the shop are tagged so that buyers, or lapidaries, know where they came from.
Some of the stones are rare ($400 and upward), such as the golden rutile from Brazil, and andradite garnet with hedenbergite from Iran.
Others are less expensive ($40 and below), such as the meteor stones, or campo de Cielo from Mexico, and tektites — glassy rocks formed at the impact of a meteorite — from China.
There's also an array of less expensive stones, crystals and tiny pet rocks for those who enjoy the metaphysical and healing aspects of minerals.
Or perhaps just something pretty.
Tumbled stones such as turquoise, orange kyanite and fluorite retail for $4 or six for $20.
"We wanted to set up a shop that's all-encompassing," Chiaparas said.
"So our focus is to have something for everyone. We have $3 tumbles to nice polished pieces. It just depends on what you're looking for."
The GEMeral Store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
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