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D&D Realty plans to buy the PPL Tower in January if it earns approval Monday night from Allentown's Zoning Hearing Board.

More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those who use credit cards for the service face higher interest expenses.

Officials have confirmed the Easton office of Hearst Magazines has been impacted by the layoffs announced last week, with union heads expressing outrage over the decision.

In a release Monday, the PUC said prices would adjust December 1. That means all customers will see changes in the price-to-compare from competitive suppliers against the rate of the default utility.

The health network recognized Bill and Denise Spence for their philanthropy, inspired by their daughter's pregnancy experience. Bill Spence is retired CEO of PPL Corp.

A former Plainfield Township supervisor implored the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission to review a 1988 impact study before giving its approval to a zoning amendment request to expand the Grand Central landfill operated by Waste Management.

FirstEnergy sought to raise local customers' electric bills by more than 9%, but the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission blocked the higher rate.

Allentown officials were working to hire an architect and engineer before a Dec. 31 deadline on federal pandemic-relief funding.

Organic whole and baby carrots linked to Grimmway Farms, including several brands available in stores throughout the Lehigh Valley, have been recalled due to concerns of E. coli.

Sophie Vandecasteele is hoping to open Sophistiqué before Thanksgiving, with a soft opening set for Friday, Nov. 22, at 924 Walnut St.

The new location will not include gas pumps or inside shopping.

Buttigieg said the project is a part of a bigger vision of how to modernize and upgrade airports.

The 55-apartment complex is intended for residents who earn below the area's median income.

Wells Fargo is said to have contributed to politicians who oppose abortion rights.

There's room for everybody, one business owner says.

Classroom space, laboratories and a visitor center will be part of the state-of-the-art facility.

As region's young professional population grows, so does the call for more robust late-night entertainment.

The school runs four- and six-week certification courses for CNAs and home health aides.

Airport officials weren't surprised by the volume for summer travel.

She treats each of the people she cares for as if they were her own parent.

Some residents are concerned about traffic and how tractor trailers could affect their quality of life.

Some on council are having a hard time justifying giving $1.5M for stadium improvements.