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Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comThe emergence of the gig economy has altered the American workforce and created questions about what benefits and protections independent contractors should have under federal law. U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, discussed that during the roundtable.
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Brian Myszkowski/LehighValleyNews.comMembers of Adult Skills Quest, tutors, students, politicians and more came together at the Pomfret Club in Easton Thursday to celebrate the educational achievements of adults seeking continued education.
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New restaurant owners Megan and Robert Sell, alongside teenage sons Lucas and Axel, recently reopened Mad Dogs Hot Dogs to ensure the popular community stop was not lost after closure
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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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Steel City Plant Co., a boutique plant shop featuring expert knowledge and easy care instructions, will open in Easton's Belleville Market this weekend.
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Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream has reopened under new ownership with a newly restored and redone mini golf course and renovated building
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One the first day of sweet corn sales at Newhard Farms on Friday, the lines were long and the smiles were in abundance.
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Council members and residents voiced worry over density and flooding concerns, eventually rejecting the proposed change to allow the 22 townhouse units.
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The City of Allentown is partnering City Center Allentown and AlphaGraphics, a marketing and custom printing firm, to give $5,000 to a small business in need of a facelift.
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A new event called LGBTQ Inclusivity in the Workplace taught local businesses how to better include and support LGBTQ people.
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Workers at a Starbucks store at Northampton Crossings are the latest to join a strike timed to Pride month, alleging unfair labor practices and disputes with the company over LGBTQ+ displays in stores. While striking, workers say they were kicked off of Starbucks property, with police involved.
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Zoners approved variances for lighting and signage as the Raising Cane's project heads again to the township's planning commission in July.
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Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley, which “works to build simple, decent homes for hardworking, disadvantaged families,” on Aug. 2 opened its second ReStore at the South Mall on Lehigh Street in Salisbury Township.
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New vendors moving into the Downtown Allentown Market will offer sweet and savory options.
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Window signs that proponents say promote kindness, inclusion come under attack from parent group.
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Said one council member: 'The county is not going to allow the IronPigs to leave.'
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A free workshop was held this week at the Lower Macungie Community Center.
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Verde, spotlighting 'clean and beautiful products,' opened last month at 267 E. Broad St.
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Gov. Tom Wolf, U.S. Rep. Susan Wild and other officials gathered Thursday to help Evonik celebrate its new Allentown Innovation Hub.
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The popular attraction is set to kick off the Halloween season Sept. 16.
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Noval Kitchen, an eatery offering authentic Asian food including dim sim and Cantonese, has joined Bethlehem’s restaurant roster.
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Kou Kitchen offers authentic West African cuisine for private and public events.
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Founded in 2017, the company develops semiconductors for several applications.
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Diners, those brightly lit destinations for coffee, conversation and comfort food that won’t break the bank, are expanding their regional reach with two new iterations set to open in the coming weeks.