Welcome to the Lehigh Valley's #1 News Magazine Program! TEMPO! spotlights positive people and events as well as highlighting the issues affecting our community.

Weeknights at 7:30PM

Jeff Chirico host of
TEMPO! Extra
Watch Wednesdays at 7:30pm

 

 

2004-2005 Season
2002-2003 Season
2003-2004 Season

 

TEMPO 2004-2005 Season

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06/21/05   TEMPO - Allentown Mayoral Candidates, Pre-School Scholarships, Longwood Gardens

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05/10 & 05/13   TEMPO - Check out the tiny plastic pellets. It's all that remains of new York City's spectacular Gates Project. We go inside the local company preparing the gates for a new life, plus, we'll learn how sports is keeping several local businesses in business. And we check out what the Youth Day of Caring is all about.

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05/09 & 05/12   TEMPO - Find out how PBS 39 is helping our little ones get excited about reading, plus we explore the benefits of backyard birding; it could be good for your health. Meet the boys of summer... not the ones your thinking of... they are actually the Summer Harmony Men's Chorus.

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05/03 & 05/06   TEMPO - Potholes are a problem everywhere see what Tempo found out

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04/13 & 04/17   TEMPO!  Extra

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03/28 & 04/31   TEMPO -

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03/22 & 03/25   TEMPO -

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03/01 & 03/04   TEMPO - Explore open space issues in Bucks county and what's being done to preserve farmland there, and learn about a local story guild where tall tales take on a life of their own. Plus, preview our latest documentary "A Carousel of Memories."

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02/08 & 03/03   TEMPO - Get a sneak peek at our latest Living History documentary, plus we'll check out the newest airline servicing Orlando at Lehigh Valley International Airport and we'll show you why knitting is becoming the hot new past-time again.

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02/22 & 02/25   TEMPO - As oil prices climb higher, firewood is emerging as the fuel of choice. We'll see how a local company is meeting the increased demand. Join us for a tasty tour of a popular Bucks County landmark... The Quakertown Farmer's Market and we visit the DaVinci Discovery Center where students can see spectacular photographs from Saturn's mysterious moon.

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02/21 & 02/24   TEMPO - The cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin... find out how to protect it during the winter months, then we honor President's Day with a visit to Philadelphia's National Constitution Center, and we recognize the often overlooked men and women who keep our kids safe on the streets.

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02/08 & 02/11   TEMPO - We spotlight a Black History Month performance at Northampton Community College. Plus we meet some doctors of laughter helping to heal the inner spirit at area hospitals. And we take you to Reading for the minor league's hockey all-star festivities.

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02/07 & 02/10   TEMPO - We introduce you to an artist hunting an elusive prey. We meet Bill Hudders, plus, you say you're tired of the singles scene, we take you inside the world of speed dating. And in honor of Black history month we meet an inspiring teachers devoted to helping young people.

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02/01 & 02/04   TEMPO - Feel like you have the winter blues? It may be more than that. We investigate Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) then on Money Matters Mark Chaffe helps us understand our market returns and have you seen an increase in poker shows on tv lately? We'll take you to the Lehigh valley Poker Club.

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01/31 & 02/03   TEMPO - A salute to the performing arts; we begin with a lunch time serving of Bach at Noon and we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Bethlehem's Pennsylvania Playhouse plus we meet the musical Musumeci's.

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01/25 & 01/28   TEMPO - It's ski season. how much do you know about how they make snow? We'll fill you in on the details, plus our Caring Community segment shows how Easter Seals impacts several thousand lives every year, right here in Eastern Pennsylvania. And we suit up for a trip on the ice with an area girls hockey club.

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01/24 & 01/27   TEMPO - We'll help you find some of the best places to work in the region according to a new study, plus our Caring Community segment shows us how the Miller Memorial Blood Center hopes to increase it's number of life saving donors and we explore your adventurous side by taking you snowmobiling.

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01/18 & 01/21   TEMPO - We take you to Phys Ed Class; it's not like it was when we were in school. We'll explore the new P.E. designed to help prevent childhood obesity. Plus we share a few fitness tips to help you tone up. It's actually a fun way to stay in shape. And we meet some artists preserving our parks in a new Allentown Art Museum Exhibit.

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01/17 & 01/20   TEMPO - We celebrate 85 years of service by the Visiting Nurse Association of St. Luke's. We'll find out how some things have changed while others remain the same, Plus we take you to the Daniel Boone House in Berks County to learn more about this Pennsylvania icon. And these days most toys get tossed away when they're broken but we'll explore the dying art of tin toy repairs.

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01/04 & 01/07   TEMPO - We look at the new face of employment---these days you can work in your fuzzy slippers and jammies; we take you into the woods to learn more about the job of game warden and we go to a city that's been on fire for decades. Join us for these stories and much more on the next Tempo.

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01/03 & 01/06   TEMPO - We take you into the pool to learn how it helps people with Multiple Sclerosis; an in our Caring Community segment we share how a local non-profit agency helps change the world for some people living with disabilities, and tag along as we take you to one of the greatest stops for history buffs.

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11/16 & 11/19   TEMPO - We examine PA’s beer laws; plus we enjoy the sounds of the Von Trapp children and we learn about Lehigh University’s prolific composer.

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11/09 & 11/12   TEMPO - We take an in-depth look at what the state’s slot bill may do for homeowners, plus, we tour the latest Kemerer Museum exhibit on toys of the 50’s.

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11/08 & 11/11   TEMPO - In honor of Veteran’s Day we pay tribute to the men of WWII; we tag along with artists involved in the South Bethlehem Paint Out on the Bethlehem Steel site.
 

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11/02 & 11/05   TEMPO - Learn about and exciting United Way program helping seniors financially and we enjoy a trip back to the Renaissance with a group of high school students.

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11/01 & 11/04   TEMPO - We look at a new laser acne treatment; we go to  the Insectarium in Philadelphia plus we learn about the women around town sporting red hats.

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10/13 & 10/17   TEMPO!  Extra

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10/12 & 10/15   TEMPO - We explore the hot housing prices in our area plus we talk politics with the candidates running for the 135th District State House seat; and we introduce you to a young political junkie at the ripe old age of 17.

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10/11 & 10/14  

TEMPO - We take a look at a local doctor's website helping people across the US avoid medical rip-offs; plus, we'll take you to a multi-generational olympics competition right here in eastern PA and we've got an interesting Halloween stop for folks looking to be spooked.

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10/06 & 10/10  

TEMPO!  Extra Are senior citizens discriminated against in health care? Consumer Correspondent Herb Denenberg has some important information to protect you or your loved ones. Plus it could never strike us... but house fires become more common in the winter. We'll have some tips to protect your home and family. And we'll see how a favorite autumn fruit - the apple- goes from the tree to your table

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10/05 & 10/08  

TEMPO - We take you down on the farm to learn what type of impact the heavy summer rains have had on area farmers, plus, we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Moravian Trombone Choir and be careful

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10/04 & 10/07  

TEMPO - Find out how technical students are saving taxpayers more than $600,000 on the renovation of Ontelaunee Park; learn how to boost your energy quotient and enjoy a beautiful trip down the Lehigh River

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09/29 & 10/022   TEMPO Extra - Autism opens our program as we learn how to rpvode valuable help. Diabetes is one of the number one killer in the US we'll take a look at this growing disease, Jeff takes a 3D look at the latest prenatal imagery with this high resolution ultrasound.

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09/28 & 10/01   TEMPO - We explore the ups and downs of starting a new business. Learn how the Ben Franklin Institute helps foster young companies; and we get an in-depth look at 70 years of map collecting from one local man; and do you have a favorite local hot dog? we'll take a look at the weiner wars.

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09/27 & 30   TEMPO - We wrap up our Better Body Challenge by showing you how you can prepare two weeks worth of healthy meals in 2 hours; plus we meet a world renowned artist creating unusual masterpieces spectators can get into; and we bring back our One Tank Trips and explore new jersey's Land of Make Believe.

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09/21 & 24   TEMPO - We explore the current job market and we look back at the impact Western Electric made on the world, and how many people do you know who have bison in their backyard?

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09/20 & 23   TEMPO - We take you to a variety of summer camps; Diabetes camp; Optoelectronics camp and wrap up enjoying a canine camp

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09/9   TEMPO - Check out a preview for the Lehigh-Lafayette Legacy Documentary as well as an in-depth look at the rich history and culture at both schools - Plus join us for a ride around the Veladrome - Listen to Jeff Chirico's story about C.F. Martin

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