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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Business
1:52 pm
Sat December 15, 2012

Last-Minute Tax Planning Strategies on Your Financial Choices

Host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA,CFP(r), AEP(r) discusses last minute tax planning strategies and
other useful financial information on the this program.

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Arts
1:41 pm
Sat December 15, 2012

The Hillside School on Take Charge of Your Life

Host Eleanor Bobrow talks with David Mendlewski, head of The Hillside School in Macungie. The school is dedicated to serving students who have language-based learning disabilities and is designed to provide a structure to develop a sense of self-worth and self-respect, along with preparing students for college and beyond.

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Politics
10:47 am
Fri December 7, 2012

Bill Hansell on Lehigh Valley Discourse

Bill Hansell has a remarkable history. He has held either elective or appointed positions at all levels of government, including advising local governments throughout the world. By definition, he is an expert. But he may be facing his most, uh, challenging position: Lehigh County Executive.  Join Alan Jennings as he welcomes Bill Hansell to Lehigh Valley Discourse.

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Business
10:55 am
Thu December 6, 2012

Social Security and Medicare on Your Financial Choices

Join host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r) and her guest, Mark Bacak, District Manager of Bethlehem Social Security office as they discuss Social Security and Medicare - awareness and opportunities.  Laurie will also take your questions on other financially related matters on air or online at
www.yourfinancialchoices.com .

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Science
11:35 am
Tue December 4, 2012

Cancer Treatment the Focus of Take Charge of Your Life

Host Eleanor Bobrow talks with Dr. Ric A. Baxter and Dr. Tricia A. Kelly, both from St. Luke’s about cancer. Once given the diagnosis, what are your options for treatment? 

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Arts
11:08 am
Tue December 4, 2012

Lydia Panas's "Immanent Fear" Featured on Lehigh Valley Arts Salon

Host Bathsheba Monk talks to photographer and videographer Lydia Panas about her video "Immanent Fear" currently displayed at the Soft Machine Gallery in Allentown.

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Business
10:50 am
Fri November 30, 2012

Envision Lehigh Valley on Lehigh Valley Discourse

Host Sally Handlon welcomes Holly Edinger to the program to discuss Envision Lehigh Valley; a public outreach effort designed to engage the citizens of Northampton and Lehigh Counties to create a truly sustainable Lehigh Valley.

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Business
10:43 am
Thu November 29, 2012

Financial Planning for Special Individuals on Your Financial Choices

Host Laurie A. Siebert, CPA, CFP(r), AEP(r) and her guests, attorney Anthony Rachuba and Emilio
"Jack" Morrone, CPA, CFP(r) discuss  planning for the needs of special individuals and their families- how do you do it and how do you afford it?” on this week’s show. 

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Arts
4:39 pm
Wed November 28, 2012

Sound Prints Quintet: Live at the Village Vanguard This Week, Live at Lafayette College in February

Sound Prints Quintet will be performing at Lafayette College's Williams Center for the Arts in a WDIY sponsored concert on February 8.  You can watch a live video webcast of the group tonight at 9pm.

Arts
11:34 am
Tue November 27, 2012

Bedtime Tails on Take Charge of Your Life

Host Eleanor Bobrow talks with author Susan Master, and illustrator Ann Cross about their book Bedtime Tails, which was written help children seek a restful night’s sleep. 

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