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Courtesy of the Bennett familyJack Bennett grew up in the family hardware business and went on to lead it for nearly 25 years. He was one of Easton's most prominent business leaders in the 1970s and '80s. He died Jan. 29 at age 98. Friends say he left an impression on the Downtown business community that still can be felt today. -
Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comBeloved Easton cinnamon roll shop Doughpamine has closed its doors, and will be selling off their remaining equipment on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
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Allentown will host ROOTED, a new, free health and wellness festival featuring plenty of opportunities for education, entertainment, and good eats, this Saturday. -
Easton Farmers' Market, the longest continuously running open air market in the country, will celebrate the start of its spring season this Saturday, May 3.
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Jose Garces, an award-winning "Iron Chef," opened the Hamilton Street restaurant and rum bar in March.
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FD Market, a sustainable goods shop and zero-waste refillery located in Promenade Saucon Valley, will close in May, it was announced this week. Owner Jackie Bassett shared a heartfelt message on the business' social media thanking patrons for their loyalty.
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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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The women's boutique is located at 140 C Northampton Street in downtown Easton.
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Horizon Sports Pickleball opened its doors on Friday, welcoming picklers to enjoy the game in an indoor, controlled environment. And today and Saturday, it's free.
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Palmer Township's board of supervisors and planning commission approved plans for two new car washes in the area during their Monday and Tuesday meetings this week.
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Easton Public Market is welcoming a slew of new vendors as they fight to win USA Today's 10BEST Award for Best Public Market, an honor they earned in 2023.
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Take a look at stories throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.
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Dan Shantz Greenhouse, a popular plant destination in Allentown, closed in December 2023. But now it's back, temporarily, and under new out-of-county operators.
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In an effort to help her family through a difficult time, Kristin Kanzer, sister of The GOAT's co-owner Tim Cosover, has more than doubled her GoFundMe goal.
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Here you’ll find infused seltzers, herbal cigarettes, topical options, bath bombs, pet treats, sleep gummies, edibles and more — all under a “best-price guarantee.”
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“A Taste of the Food Industry,” will take place 9-11 a.m. April 8 at Northampton Community College’s Alumni Hall as part of a continuous partnership and efforts to provide small business and startup business training.
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Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.
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A new Irish pub plans to open its doors this summer in a familiar spot in Allentown's West End, with traditional favorites on the menu. The new owners bring years of experience from the Bethlehem bar scene.
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A star is born: Easton's Nurture Nature Center obtains parking variance for planetarium installationEaston's Nurture Nature Center has been granted a novel parking variance which will allow it to add an immersive dome to the property without having to pay for secured parking at local lots.
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Nowhere Coffee Co. co-owner Lauren Vargas says her landlord, borough council President Chad Balliet, has a conflict of interest in recent health inspections of the property. The borough manager denied that and defended the process after an Emmaus Borough Council meeting Monday night.
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It's been a wonderfully warm week, so you might be hankering for some ice cream. Fortunately, these Lehigh Valley sweets shops have St. Patrick's Day themed frosty desserts that are perfect for this time of year.
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The Lehigh Valley ranked first in the nation in economic development projects in 2023 than any similarly sized market, according to Site Selection magazine. The region also ranked fourth in all communities in the Northeast.
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The Small Business Administration has announced Pennsylvania’s Small Business Person of the Year is Dorothea Spencer, the owner and CEO of D. Gillette Industrial Services, who built her operation from the ground up via help from the community and the SBA.
