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The South Whitehall Board of Commissioners approved a five-year waste management contract with J.P. Mascaro & Sons after debate over multiple bids at a prior meeting. The approved bid, the lowest five-year quote the township received, is set to increase next year's cost for the township by 62.54%.

Rep. Mike Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, has proposed a law that would require developers to conduct detailed impact studies on major projects. Supporters acknowledged it needs work while opponents argued it would hamper economic development.

Workers battled oppressive heat while breaking down venues at the recently concluded 171st Allentown Fair on Tuesday, Final attendance figure for the six-day festival is expected to be released by next week.

The Northampton Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 34th year of the Uptown Northampton Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Most vendors contracted with the Allentown Fair will not be able to sell beverages at their stands. Chris Cocca of Vince's Cheesesteaks has a bit of a problem with that.

Wawa is making the special offer available to teachers and school staff as schools are reopening.

'Black Wall Street Part 2' was held Wednesday at Penn State Lehigh Valley, put on by the African American Business Leaders Council and the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce. It featured lively discussion, and a message: get involved.

Gov. Josh Shapiro came together with fellow politicians at the Allentown Campus of Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical College to discuss funding for trade work education and apprenticeship programs Wednesday.

Environmental groups are calling on state regulators to deny a request from a crypto-mining company to burn tires as fuel for its operations.

The Bethlehem Township Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of land development plans for a five-story, 146-bed expansion between the Women & Babies Pavilion and the site's original tower, also set for expansion.

Allegiant passengers won't have access to online boarding passes or flight information Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Two trash removal companies, J.P. Mascaro & Sons, and Waste Management, went head-to-head in a friendly sales pitch war during a special hearing Monday night.

Allentown zoners granted a special exception to plans to convert a vacant factory at 401-407 N 2nd St into an apartment building.

Alburtis residents have faced excess truck traffic and property damage after nearby warehouses were built. A new road extension may alleviate some of the issues.

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Barnes & Noble is making a comeback with a temporary store at Lehigh Valley Mall, debuting Aug. 23. The reopening time of the original location currently under renovation has also been announced.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem announced their third straight top-place finish in USA Today's 10Best contest on Friday, with officials thanking the partners, staff, customers and community for their support.

Bethlehem planners gave a nod to the sketch plan and its six proposed apartments. The zoning hearing board will later review parking access.

Wells Fargo chooses Musikfest 2023 as the venue in which to honor the community partners.

The Martin OM Biosphere guitar, which costs $2,299, received the Preferred by Nature Sustainability Framework certification, officials said Thursday. The Nazareth guitar maker is the first company to achieve the certification in the U.S., and only the second worldwide.

In an effort to create a more cohesive force for the region, Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp and Discover Lehigh Valley have released a new shared logo which will help create stronger brand recognition.

Lehigh Valley adrenaline destinations HangDog and Lehigh Valley Grand Prix have partnered with A-Treat and Jaindl Companies in an exclusive, Lehigh Valley-centric beverage partnership.