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                Micaela Hood/LehighValleyNews.comThe Korean-born, French-inspired Paris Baguette franchise is looking to expand its footprint in the Lehigh Valley as it chips away toward its goal of opening more than 1,000 cafes across the country before 2030. The bakery-cafe chain is specifically taking interest in the Allentown-area market.
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                Distributed/Lehigh Financial Group/PhoenixFire MediaLongtime borough resident Jennifer O’Neill has purchased the building at 2 N. Main St. and is transforming the space into Circle Cafe on Main, a café inspired by European coffeehouses that aims to foster community connection.
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                        The Boys and Girls Club of Easton's weekend food giveaway isn't just a place to pick up some pantry staples, it's a community unto itself where people can connect with new friends and neighbors.
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                        Restaurants will offer “an irresistible variety of soups" during the Emmaus Soup Crawl, scheduled to run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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                        These local businesses are gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday by offering some Eagles-themed eats.
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                        The newest honeygrow location will open in Airport Shopping Center at 1872 Airport Road, Hanover Township, Lehigh County.
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                        Join the City of Bethlehem and Celtic Cultural Alliance's annual St. Patrick's Day event happening on March 15.
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                        The aptly named Lehigh University Pub — located on the third floor of Clayton University Center, just off the Great Room — will welcome the public for the first time on Tuesday.
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                        Souper Bowl XV, this year's edition of the annual contest hosted by ArtsQuest, named a tapioca and purple sweet potato soup the best in show.
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                        Asian clubs at Lehigh University celebrated the Lunar New Year, which marks the Year of the Wood Snake, on Jan. 31, 2025.
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                        It's the season of love, and Easton's small businesses are paring up to offer customers special deals when they visit participating pairs with receipts during the 'Match Made in Easton' event.
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                        With a new name and a new focus, the former Vineyard di Norma will reopen on Feb. 6 as 'Something Different.' It will feature a completely new concept at 605 North Fiot Street.
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                        This Saturday, Blue Zones Project-Allentown will host a free event to educate people on simple strategies which could help improve their health and happiness.
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                        Nearly six years after it opened, the Downtown Allentown Market has closed due to lack of customers.
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                        Popular Lehigh Valley eatery Billy's Downtown Diner is looking to bring their beloved classic breakfast, brunch and lunch cuisine to customers across the country with a new goal to franchise their operation.
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                        Love them or hate them, marshmallow Peeps are inescapable around the Easter holiday. Millions of the brightly colored candies are made daily in Bethlehem by Just Born Quality Confections.
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                        Easton's Historic District Commission approved revised plans for the demolition and reconstruction of the McDonald's on Larry Holmes Drive at their Monday meeting.
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                        The state-of-the-art St. Luke's SportsPlex, which offers everything from pickleball memberships to sports performance training, will soon offer something specifically for the 21-and-over crowd: beer.
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                        TacoFest, the annual event that pays homage to that Mexican dish that fills a fried tortilla with fresh, flavorful ingredients, will return to SteelStacks from 1-6 p.m. June 1, ArtsQuest announced.
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                        The restaurants are a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with a location in downtown Allentown; a new bar and lounge concept from the owners of Amigos; and a café, City Center said. The restaurants will open this summer.
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                        Wondaffle, a waffle and ice cream shop on the Southside, has officially opened its doors, offering customers indulgent Liege waffles with small-batch ice cream and tasty toppings.
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                        Two Rivers Brewing Co. has secured a variance which will allow the business to transform a run-down lot adjacent to its property into a new outdoor beer garden.
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                        Queso at Casa and Casa 401 owner Andrea Rincon is set to open Crepes at Casa in the Easton Public Market this spring, offering up intriguing takes on the French dish.
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                        The Parade of Shamrocks, hosted by Celtic Cultural Alliance, kicked off Saturday afternoon and wound its way through the city’s Northside. Crowds were packed shoulder-to-shoulder on sidewalks along Broad and Main streets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
