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Lehigh Valley restaurants are taking an astounding economic hit due to efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Many have eliminated seating; others have closed their doors all together.  WDIY’s James Johnson reports on how Valley restaurants are adjusting.

Host Greg Capogna talks with Ashley Lorah, Emmaus Main Street Manager and Manager of Affiliated Chambers, and Teri Sorg-McManamon, Councilwoman for the Borough of Emmaus and the Chair of the Community Relations, about all things Emmaus; marketing, historic preservation, development, and more.

Dr. Kamram Afshar presents a synopsis of the week's economic news with a detailed look at trends in the Lehigh Valley and the nation including the dramatic drop in the Dow Jones Industial Average from its February 12 peak.

Paul Willistein of the Lehigh Valley Press reviews Disney-Pixar's latest outing. Set in a suburban fantasy world, "Onward" follows two teenage elf brothers as they embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

So, what is a food co-op? And who is behind the current initiative to start the Bethlehem Food Co-Op? Host Sally Handlon sits down with Jenn Dize and Joe Klinkhoff as they define this venture, discuss the committed volunteers, and outreach efforts that are occurring.

Laurie Siebert and her guest Allen Tullar, Esq. from Gross McGinley discuss estate planning considerations through a divorce.

Pennsylvania's legislative districts were redrawn after a landmark 2018 State Supreme Court Case, but the redistricting process has drawn criticism from some residents.

WDIY's James Johnson talks with Dr. Jeffery Jahre from St. Luke's University Health Network who says St. Luke's will be rolling out their in-house testing for the novel coronavirus at their campuses next week, allowing for up to 1,500 tests to be done in a 24-hour period.

Joseph Gill, Administrator of the Easton Health Bureau, talks with WDIY's James Johnson about how the agency is responding to the threat of COVID-19.