Rebecca Walz

Director of Development & Public Relations

Rebecca has been Director of Development and Public Relations since April, 2010. She came to the station with over ten years of experience in broadcasting, including several years with PBS. She holds a BA in Communications from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, and an MA in Broadcast Management from Michigan State University.

"I am very pleased to be a part of WDIY. I feel honored to represent the organization as we continue to bring music, news and cultural diversity to the Lehigh Valley . I strongly believe in community public broadcasting's mission, and I'm excited to share that enthusiasm with our listeners, volunteers and community."

Rebecca resides in Bethlehem.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, biking, rock climbing and a cold IPA on a warm summer night. 

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Arts
12:54 pm
Fri May 17, 2013

Touchstone's Young Playwrights' Festival on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Touchstone's Young Playwrights' Festival is just around the corner, and Mary Wright, Coordinator for Touchstone's Young Playwrights Lab, joins hosts George Miller and Kate Scuffle to talk about this year's new young plays and playwrights. (Original air date: May 13, 2013.)

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Science
4:15 pm
Thu May 16, 2013

Nuture Nature Center Featured on Take Charge of Your Life

Host Eleanor Bobrow talks with Rachel Hogan Carr, Director of the Nurture Nature Center in Easton, about building better communities through learning about science and local environmental risks. (Original air date: May 13, 2013.)

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WDIY Sponsored Events
1:48 pm
Fri May 10, 2013

WDIY Announces Retirement of Executive Director Bill Dautremont-Smith

The Board of Directors of WDIY announced that its Executive Director, Dr. Bill Dautremont-Smith will retire by the end of the summer. The Board plans to engage in a national search to fill the position. Dautremont-Smith, who will assist with the transition, spent five years at WDIY as Executive Director. Prior to that, he served on the board of directors for four years, and has been a volunteer on-air host for the past ten years.

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Politics
12:43 pm
Fri May 10, 2013

Democratic Candidates for Bethlehem Mayor on Lehigh Valley Discourse

The City of Bethlehem has a hotly contested race for mayor featuring two sitting City Council members.  In a city in which Democrats vastly outnumber Republicans, this primary election is likely to choose the next mayor.  J. William Reynolds and Robert Donchez will join host Alan Jennings on this week’s program.

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Business
11:21 am
Thu May 9, 2013

Personal Income Statement on Your Financial Choices

Host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r), moves from the balance sheet discussion last week to your personal income statement this week - understanding cash flow and controlling it. (Original air date May 8, 2013.)

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Music
10:27 am
Thu May 9, 2013

Hot Bijouxx Performs Live on Swing Sunday

Host Jim Wardrop welcomes Hot Bijouxx to the studio for a live performance as part of our Public Radio Music Month celebration.

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Arts
11:05 am
Tue May 7, 2013

The 48th Annual Fine Art and Craft Show on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Host Steve Aaronson welcomes members of the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission to discuss the 48th Annual Fine Art and Craft Show, happening Mother's Day Weekend -- May 11th and 12th in Historic Bethlehem.  Main Street will be scene of over 70 artists and crafters, who will be displaying a variety of prints, drawings, watercolors, oils, photos, jewelry, clothing, woodwork, glass, and other media. (Original air date May 6, 2013.)

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Business
12:00 pm
Fri May 3, 2013

Your Personal Balance Sheet on Your Financial Choices

Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r),  discusses breaking down your personal balance sheet on the next program.

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WDIY Sponsored Events
9:44 am
Fri May 3, 2013

Send Mother's Day Flowers with WDIY

Next Sunday is Mother's Day. What are you planning for the woman who changed your diapers, wiped your nose, drove you to practice, and shaped you into the adult you've become?

WDIY has partnered with RichMar Florist of the Lehigh Valley to send a beautiful bouquet to that special Mom in your life.

For a donation of $100 to the station, we'll send a Designer's Choice Spring Mixed Bouquet to your mom...or any special mom...anywhere in the U.S. All you have to do is click the link below, fill out the simple form, and we'll take care of the rest.

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