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While Trader Joe’s has previously said it does not have any specific formula or demographic requirement for where it open new locations, the Lehigh Valley seemingly has not fit within its plans. Could that be changing?

In the aftermath of the derailment, which released toxic chemicals into the streams and air around East Palestine, many are wondering how the country’s regulations around rail traffic could have allowed a train with 20 cars of hazardous material not to be considered a “high hazard.”

In 1986, Louie Belletieri took over the business his parents founded in 1958 and ran Louie's Italian Restaurant until it closed four years ago.

The North Krocks Road development and Lower Macungie Town Center projects, still in the early stages of planning, were both discussed at Thursday's Lower Macungie Township commissioners meeting.

After some ups and downs, the South Whitehall planners recommended preliminary/final approval to plans for the new ride.

Dorney Park and its parent, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, will present a plan Thursday night for a new attraction on the site of the former Stinger roller coaster.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sent a scathing letter to the president and CEO of Norfolk Southern on Tuesday, calling out the company for making emergency management decisions without consulting state and local leaders and for prioritizing its railroad operations over “a safer overall approach” for local residents and the environment, after a train derailment near East Palestine, Ohio last week.

Allentown City Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the construction of a 49-unit apartment building and parking garage on West Hamilton Street. The complex would house primary occupants 55-and-older and adults with disabilities. Representatives of the neighboring music school voiced concerns about increased traffic and the safety of students, parents, and staff.

The massive "Lehigh Valley Town Center" mixed-use development proposal has been amended to include other potential entertainment anchors alongside Topgolf, including a performance venue and aquarium or nature center and is on its way to future hearings

Most solar products in the U.S. are imports.

At the most recent in-person boutique in 2019, the event raised $285,000.

For many, it's time to step beyond education and get a job.

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Susan Wild were instrumental in delivering funding that will help the community organization expand.

The rise in rental prices is exceeding the rise in the rate of inflation, according to an expert.

Combining art with sport, some skateboarders decorate their boards with graphics.

Local sellers will include Whole Foods, Giant and Amazon Fresh.

The nearly 100-year-old bridge will see more than 17,000 vehicles a day, PennDOT says.

Bowery Farming could hold a key to the future of food security.

Could be time for a new career.

The process of finding an alternative supplier can be complicated, officials say.

Staff and extra security will be looking for kids left alone.