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                Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comAbout 400 Allentown families came to The Salvation Army for The Give Back resource event Wednesday, where they received shelf-stable food, daily necessities, and more, just as federal assistance benefits are about to be cut off.
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                Courtesy/Luke JaindlDuring a taping of "Business Matters" at WFMZ on Wednesday, Adam and Luke Jaindl, of Jaindl Land Co., gave an update on their project at Lehigh Valley Town Center in Lower Macungie Township.
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                        The coffee chain has billed customers an extra charge for dairy replacements like soy and almond milk. That charge will cease in early November.
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                        Easton-based projects have earned $4.87 million in grants from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, which will go toward businesses focused on health care, housing, and recreation.
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                        Thousands of guests swarmed downtown Easton for PA BaconFest 2024 on Saturday, Nov. 2, with all sorts of savory and sweet dining options, on top of plenty of bacon merchandise and entertainment.
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                        Chris Pierce was presented with a commemorative check worth $1 million before taxes today for winning the Cash4Life lottery.
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                        The Jaindl Land Co. plan calls for turning four parcels — three north of Route 22 and one south — into 190 residential lots and open space.
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                        A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at The Hamilton at Grand Plaza in Allentown on Wednesday. The eight-floor building has been transformed into condominiums for purchase and apartments for rent on Hamilton Street in the downtown area.
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                        The historic property in Bethlehem has 205 apartments, and common areas with references to its locally well-known past as a movie theater.
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                        The Lehigh County Authority approved its 2025 budget on Monday, highlighting numerous projects for next year, along with rate increases for water and sewer services.
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                        Two new warehouses have been approved in Lehigh Valley under a "special exemption request." The development also aims to attract tenants.
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                        The Factory LLC building in South Bethlehem is for sale. It opened in 2019 as a business incubator for fledgling food and business companies.
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                        Lehigh Valley Pride will be free this year. It will be on Sunday, August 20, from 2 to 8:30 p.m. at the SteelStacks campus.
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                        Get ready for a mouthwatering fiesta at the annual Taco Fest in Easton, featuring delicious tacos from local food trucks, and refreshing beverages from breweries and bars.
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                        Lehigh Valley Public Media presents the Good Neighbor Awards to recognize community leaders and pay tribute to PBS icon Fred Rogers and his ideals of kindness. This is the 7th year for the awards, to be given May 23 at the Delta Hotel by Marriott in Upper Macungie Township.
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                        The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened applications for the first round of the Regional Technology and Innovation Hub program. Rep. Susan Wild, author of the program, said the Lehigh Valley is the perfect candidate for the funding.
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                        Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, an agency and shelter dedicated to helping survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse, has been awarded the Shelter/Program Turnaround of the Year Award from domesticshelters.org, a nationally recognized nonprofit.
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                        Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab Inc. (FURR) finds homes for cats in eastern Pennsylvania and northwest New Jersey. It received a grant to help save cats.
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                        The restaurant focuses almost entirely on its chicken fingers and sides of coleslaw, crinkle-cut fries, Texas Toast and signature "Cane's Sauce"
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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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                        Due to a lack of engineer review, the proposal for the 58.8 acre development was tabled until next month, when board members are expected to approve it.
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                        Developer Nat Hyman said he expects the Allentown Zoning Hearing Board to reject his newest proposal, and he’s prepared to fight that decision in court.
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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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                        Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom is opening to the public on Friday, May 12, with a preview day for season pass-holders on May 7.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
