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Jason Addy/LehighValleyNews.comPennsylvania saw 201.6 million visitors, generating $49.9 billion in visitor spending and $83.9 billion in economic impact in 2024. In the Lehigh Valley, visitor spending increased 1.5%, generating just over $2.5 billion.
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Distributed/AKC ReuniteA recent donation to the Lehigh Valley's County Animal Response Team, or LVCART, will provide the agency with life-saving equipment to aid pets within the first 72 hours after an emergency is declared.
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The 330 Thrift won over its patrons for a second consecutive year with washed-and-ironed pieces that retail between $3 and $10, and its community-minded founder.
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An upscale dive bar? What's that? Presley's Cocktail Bar plans to answer that question this February when they launch a new, comfortable spot to grab a cheap but well made mixed drink.
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Easton hair stylist Stephen Flowers only has one wish for his birthday: Providing a fresh haircut and a hot meal to homeless people in need.
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Local restaurants in the Lehigh Valley are already embracing 2025 culinary trends from the National Restaurant Association's annual report. From sustainability efforts to emerging Southeast Asian flavors, businesses have already given customers a taste of what's in store for the new year.
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It all started with a collaboration between a local bridal shop and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. Since then, all successive members of the owner's family have celebrated their nuptials there.
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If you're looking to entertain guests with delectable beverages sans alcohol this New Year's Eve, there are more — and better — options than ever, including some locally-made drinks.
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At least a half-dozen popular Lehigh Valley restaurants permanently closed their doors or released plans to shift operations in the final months of 2024.
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Instead of becoming home to 240 apartments as once proposed, the former IQE property at 119 Technology Drive will house the U.S. headquarters for GfM Bremen, a German pharmaceutical company.
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Easton Winter Village, the city's holiday market centered around Centre Square, opened Sunday for the last time in 2024. Business was slower this year than in years past, according to vendors.
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The annual Trees of Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites exhibit is now on display through Jan. 12.
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The Lehigh Valley IronPigs held their annual Suites N Treats event Thursday, providing a safe and inclusive environment for at-risk children and children with disabilities to enjoy the Halloween tradition of trick or treating.
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The expansion will include a 23,000-square-foot main ballroom able to accommodate a 500-person wedding, in addition to doubling the size of the hotel and almost tripling the size of the complex’s meeting space.
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A local nonprofit in Bethlehem is aiming to collect 8000 boxes to bring holiday cheer to local children this season.
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The Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter School is well on its way to moving in to its new location on Avenue C in Bethlehem by next school year.
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Coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight vigil Wednesday held by Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley recognized those who have died and those who have survived domestic and intimate partner violence.
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New Bethany Ministries will host its 25th annual Luminaria Night on December 10, 2022. The funds raised will go toward NBM’s mission to offer hope and support to those suffering from poverty, hunger and homelessness.
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Rachel Rutter is one of 10 women to be nationally honored by the 2022 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth for her work with immigrant children in Pennsylvania.
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The new dog food company Spot & Tango held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Upper Macungie Township.
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270 years of fresh veggies and baked goods sold in Easton open air market
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Country Club Brewing, a craft brewery fours years in the making, is expected to open within a few weeks at 323 Pierce St. in South Bethlehem.
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Vibe Power Yoga, offering yoga and other programs for all fitness levels, held a soft opening Oct. 8 at 7525 Tilghman St., Suite 107, in Upper Macungie Township.
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The appropriations from the 2022-2023 Pennsylvania state budget will be delivered to the nonprofit within the next few months.