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Jason Addy/LehighValleyNews.comPennsylvania saw 201.6 million visitors, generating $49.9 billion in visitor spending and $83.9 billion in economic impact in 2024. In the Lehigh Valley, visitor spending increased 1.5%, generating just over $2.5 billion.
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Phil Gianficaro/LehighValleyNews.comOkatshe, a Japanese-themed restaurant/bar, expected to open next month.
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German food, polka and Cast in Bronze are just some of the beloved traditions found at Musikfest each year.
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After 13 years on the brewpub scene, Two Rivers Brewing Company will shutter the doors on its Easton location this Aug. 17.
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Palmer Township supervisors approved final plans for the Lehigh Valley's first Rutter's, set to be built on Main Street, near Tatamy, during their Monday meeting.
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One of Easton's favorite cultural festivals, Lebanese Heritage Day returns to the city this weekend, featuring plenty of music, culture, and, of course, food.
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MeLVin will join families for a Phamily Phun Night at Bear Creek Mountain Resort on Aug. 13.
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Ending months of BYOB, which patrons have come to like, the former Nonna Sulina's has moved to Fountain Hill under a new name and can finally announce full-service status.
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At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, Copeland will headline ArtsQuest's Blast Furnace Blues Festival, performing on the Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks stage. The concert and festival are free.
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The action ramps up Friday with Market to Go, open from 3-7 p.m., with offerings of blueberry crumb pie, coffee cake, strudel, sugar cookies and blueberry swirl ice cream. The event continues Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.
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The Zucchini 500 returned to Easton this Wednesday for its 19th year, offering kids and adults the chance to transform a squash into a vehicle and compete in a race of creativity and community.
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Insomnia Cookies opened its first location in the Lehigh Valley on East Third Street in South Bethlehem, offering classic and deluxe sweet treats late into the night. The grand opening is Wednesday.
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Cool off at these sweet spots that offer the Valley's favorite ice cream and gelato.
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Bring an appetite to these food related events happening this weekend in the Valley.
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Following over a decade of development, the Bethlehem Food Co-op has recently appointed its inaugural employee, Eric Shamis, as General Manager. In an interview with WLVR's Brad Klein, Shamis discussed the most recent progress regarding the community-owned grocery store.
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Hundreds attended the festival, which featured ska, reggae and dancehall performances, on Saturday, July 1.
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Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream has reopened under new ownership with a newly restored and redone mini golf course and renovated building
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One the first day of sweet corn sales at Newhard Farms on Friday, the lines were long and the smiles were in abundance.
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Workers at a Starbucks store at Northampton Crossings are the latest to join a strike timed to Pride month, alleging unfair labor practices and disputes with the company over LGBTQ+ displays in stores. While striking, workers say they were kicked off of Starbucks property, with police involved.
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The Blueberry Festival at Burnside Plantation will be July 15-17. The event is a sweet combination of family fun and rich history in Bethlehem.
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Starting Sunday and going all week, patrons can enjoy prix fixe menus, outdoor dining and a chance to win gift cards.
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The bakery Let Them Eat Cake opens Saturday at 143 S. Main St. in Nazareth. Among the desserts: Velvet Volcano cupcakes, made with red velvet cake, Oreo cream cheese frosting and salted caramel and chocolate drizzle.
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There are plenty of festivals and musical performances happening in the Lehigh Valley starting on Friday, June 23.
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The rooftop dining spot will provide views of the Forks of the Delaware and Easton and Phillipsburg at one of the city's gateways. Construction of the building has been ongoing for months. Restaurant plans include 3-season balcony outside seating.