Alisa Lopano
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Alisa Lopano

Alisa Lopano is Director, Creative Services at Discover Lehigh Valley. A native of the region, Alisa returned to Lehigh Valley in 2018 after working in the wine industry and publishing in New York. Alisa is an adventurous home cook, occasional photographer, wine lover, and sports fan. She is a graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Follow Alisa on Twitter or connect on LinkedIn.

Restaurant Week in Lehigh Valley

With so many fantastic locally-owned restaurants here in Lehigh Valley, it’s sometimes hard to decide where to go or what to eat. Throughout the seasons, restaurant groups of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and beyond come together to highlight Restaurant Week…

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The Best Places to See Fireworks on the Fourth of July

It’s time to break out the red, white and blue for Independence Day. It’s hard to pick what’s best about the Fourth of July – is it the picnic food, all-American spirit, or the dazzling fireworks? No matter what your favorite part is, there's nothing quite like the magic of watching fireworks light up the night sky here in Lehigh Valley.…

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Best Wings in Lehigh Valley

With the biggest game of the year ahead, we've got wings on the brain. And, we aren't the only ones. According to the National Chicken Council, Americans are expected to consume 1.45 billion chicken wings during this year's Super Bowl…

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Explore Coffee Shops in Lehigh Valley

In Lehigh Valley, our caffeinated choices are way more robust than just the usual two, “Dunkin’ or Starbucks?” Much like the breweries, wineries, and distilleries, coffee shops are growing and specializing in their own unique coffee blends and vibes…

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The City of Allentown's Inspiring Murals

The City of Allentown has a long history of public art and, much like the city itself, it keeps growing.The public mural scene in Allentown has expanded over the last few years resulting in over a dozen new installations that illustrate the city’s vibrant diversity, rich history, and community pride…

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