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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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Cold Nose Lodge, which opened in October 2008, is expanding its location in Alburtis. They'll hold a groundbreaking party on June 26 at the facility. -
As part of a broader initiative to assist small businesses in Easton recovering from the pandemic, the Business Retention Assistance of the City of Easton Program is offering grants to local businesses across the city.
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Easton City Council approved amendments to the budgets for ARPA and CARES Act funds Wednesday, providing funding for community projects and small business recovery and retention.
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The Weyerbacher Hill Challenge 5K is set for this weekend, with runners set to explore the hills of Easton before getting back to the brewery to enjoy some brews.
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The 6th Annual Food Truck Thursday, at South Mall, will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will happen every Thursday from May 18 to Sept. 14.
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An Easton man intending to open a high-end smoke shop was granted a continuance after questions arose around zoning issues related to the Northampton Street retail space's proximity to another specialty business.
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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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The two events hosted in Bethlehem's Rose Garden will bring the city food and drinks, live music, artisans and more.
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The program provides technical assistance, mentorship and consulting services to small businesses. Applications are being accepted now.
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Despite a devastating blaze at their North New Street vegan pizzeria, the owners and manager of Paranormal Pizza are still slinging pies in the Lehigh Valley.
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As tariff talk raises concerns over the impact on the fireworks industry in America, retailers and production companies report this year is going well, but the future may not be so bright.
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In addition to live music, there will be more than a dozen local vendors, businesses and crafters, as well as trail and outdoor demonstrations, and group walks.
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Fourth Fridays are back in Easton, promoting locally-owned businesses and bringing the community together with the return of the Cash Mob.
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Easton City Council approved $1 million in grant applications for community organizations and city programs, though the potential for the CDBG program to disappear remains an ever-present threat.
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Plans for the Shoppes at Hamilton, a 318-unit apartment complex with retail spaces and a hotel, are moving along in Lower Macungie Township.
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The survey aims to capture opinions from local restaurants and eateries about single-use plastics.
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Local artists and mother-daughter duo Mary Szakmeister and Virginia Ellen co-own the art studio at 3325 Hamilton Blvd.
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The owner of a property at 4750 Tilghman St. is asking for permission from the South Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board to use a 28,495 square-foot parking lot near the Pennsylvania Turnpike to store trucks and trailers.
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A two-building, 20-unit apartment complex along Quarry Road received unanimous preliminary final approval from the North Whitehall Township Planning Commission on Tuesday night.
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Bethlehem City Council last week endorsed changing the zoning classification of a 4-acre part of an 11-acre parcel on site from Mixed Use Commercial to Commercial Shopping Center.
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A group of business and legal experts came together Monday night to discuss the uncertain future of operating a business with tariffs, and what measures can be done to legally prepare.
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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.
