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Musikfest is “the tip of the spear” for Lehigh Valley’s tourism industry, drawing more than 1 million people to the region, ArtsQuest CEO Kassie Hilgert said.

Exchange 32 earned approval for its plans to keep parking two dozen tractor-trailers outside a vacant office building on South 12th Street.

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HangDog Outdoor Adventure opened its doors Friday, offering visitors plenty of adrenaline-rush inducing options throughout its massive 115-element obstacle center.

Dorney Park will soon build a new steel dive roller coaster at its park called Iron Menace, paying homage to the Lehigh Valley's industrial heritage.

The resort in Pocono Township, Monroe County, underwent a $125 million renovation and expansion — its biggest improvement project since opening 18 years ago.

A new Sheetz at 2901 Lehigh St. is set to open on Saturday, Aug. 12. On the following Monday, Aug. 14, the store will host a grand opening event where customers can get free coffee and have a chance to win prizes.

The final plan for Timberidge Luxury Apartments on Levans Road was approved by North Whitehall's Board of Supervisors Monday.

National Health Centers Week raises awareness about federally qualified community health centers. Those in the Lehigh Valley are marking the occasion with events.

Restaurant chain The Cheesecake Factory has posted job listings for a restaurant and kitchen managers at its first Lehigh Valley location on the official website.

Mayor Sal Panto Jr. says it's unfortunately part of a larger trend that is changing how small businesses operate in neighborhoods. He said the city intends to create a task force to address it.

The Palmer Township supervisors rejected a proposal for a 185,000-square-foot manufacturing center near a housing development in the northern end of the township.

The company says the issue has been resolved, but it's still asking people to pay the full amount on their bills — even if they were charged in error.

The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's comprehensive planning committee gave preliminary approval for a warehouse development in Upper Saucon Township and a recycling plant in Plainfield Township.

The chief economist for Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank told a Bethlehem crowd the Federal Reserve Board is unlikely to stick a soft landing as it battles inflation.

Backlogs and bottlenecks have dragged out wait times for a $350 million Pennsylvania mortgage relief program, leaving homeowners stuck in a high-stakes game of telephone.

Cupcakes with Egyptian cinnamon are just one confection customers might try as Mia & Maddie bakery moves forward with plans to open a shop in Easton.

Ellen Kern served 17 years as chief of staff for state Sen. Pat Browne. She is now vice president for community engagement at Lehigh Valley Public Media.

Lehigh Valley Health Network establishes a new partnership with a clinic offering resources to those with Down syndrome. The partnership is expected to add more variety to the care the patients receive.

The commonwealth's unemployment rate has dipped below four percent for the first time since recording of the rate started.

The city's first major running festival since Runner's World's in 2019 will include a 5K, 10K and half-marathon.

A sketch plan for a new housing development called Estates at Woodmere was presented to the planning commission Wednesday.