Tai DeSa's (taidesa) Blog

A quarter century ago, a group of visionaries across the Pennsylvania cities of Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown - and others - encouraged locals to rebrand the region as the Lehigh Valley.  Today, the U.S. Census Bureau states that the Lehigh Valley consists of not just those cities, yet the Pen...

Housing prices continue to go up in Knoxville as more jobs are created, the population increases, and the options for recreation and nightlife grow. Downtown Knoxville, especially Market Square, is seeing tremendous growth even during the pandemic. A stadium for a minor league baseball team is b...

Five years ago I wrote three blogs on ActiveRain as I processed the coming death of my unborn son Creed Daniel DeSa from a condition known as anencephaly.  The response from the ActiveRain community - and it is a true community - was overwhelming.  Dozens of people made caring comments on the blo...

The population of the Slate Belt in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is expected to increase by 40 percent over the next 20 years.  Ten municipalities in the Slate Belt have partnered together to enhance their growth.The 10 municipalities are:  Bangor East Bangor Roseto Pen Argyl Portland Wind Ga...

In the growing and vibrant city of Knoxville, locals refer to sections of the city as East Knoxville, West Knoxville, North Knoxville, South Knoxville, and Downtown Knoxville.  Each area connotes a certain feel and culture.  Locals are also quite familiar with the zip codes.  It’s a common questi...

Around Knoxville, Tennessee, it's not uncommon for people to ask what zip code you're referring to when describing a particular locale.  37922 is part of West Knoxville, and it may even be considered west of West Knoxville.  Regardless, West Knoxville and 37922 are considered highly desirable to ...

The beauty of living in Vonore, Tennessee is that you can get away from it all in this peaceful setting, yet you can easily reach Knoxville, Chattanooga, or Nashville.  You get the relaxation of the country and still have the excitement and bustle of city life when you want it.Tennessee attracts ...

The population of the Slate Belt in Northampton County, Pennsylvania is expected to increase by 40 percent over the next 20 years.  Ten municipalities in the Slate Belt have partnered together to enhance their growth.The 10 municipalities are: Bangor East Bangor Pen Argyl Roseto Portland Wind Gap...

Imagine living on a tree-lined street with sidewalks on both sides of the road, perfect for that morning jog or the evening stroll.  Picture having a large Greenway within walking distance, allowing you to seemingly get lost in nature's wonder on the weekends.  Envision the convenience of having ...

Over the past handful of years, apartment building construction has beem booming, especially in the Northeast United States.  There has also been a wave of investors renovating former warehouses and other commercial properties into multi-unit dwellings.  In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, there is stron...