What’s in a Name?
Periodically airing during Thursday's All Things Considered
If you've ever wondered how towns, villages, streets and other landmarks around the Lehigh Valley got their names, then this short feature is for you!
Mike Flynn digs into local history, presenting maps, documents, photos and more about each featured location and answering the question: what's in a name?
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On this episode of What's in a Name?, Mike Flynn takes listeners on another dive into local history, talking about the origin of the most famous name of our regional area – Lehigh. -
On this episode of What's in a Name?, Mike Flynn takes listeners on another dive into local history, visiting local resident Karol Strelecki who shares his knowledge about the origins of Fountain Hill. -
On this episode of What's in a Name?, Mike Flynn takes listeners on another dive into local history, visiting Lower Macungie Township to talk about the origins of Wescosville. -
On the premiere episode of What's in a Name?, Mike Flynn's exploration of local history takes him to the Southwest edge of the Lehigh Valley, near the border of Berks County, to the village of Breinigsville.
