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South Whitehall Township's board of commissioners received an update on the Nestlé Purina water line project, which is progressing at a steady pace, even if concerns over the cost to tie into the line remain.

To CEO Russell Fletcher, starting out as a small hyper-local business gave Mishka Premium Vodka a leg up to evolve at the rate it is right now. Soon, the vodka, which is distilled in Allentown, will be carried by yet another national chain.

The new eatery, Okatshe, will open at 947 W. Hamilton St., connected to The Moxy Allentown Downtown Hotel in mid-September, Garces announced in a release.

Northampton County's Return on Environment report won't come out until the fall, but early findings support the notion that local open spaces provide financial and health benefits for residents.

El Jefe Taqueria in Bethlehem is expected to reopen this month. The popular Mexican restaurant has been closed since May because of water damage from a fire in an above apartment complex.

The first phase of the project is to cost about $2.3 million and is “shovel ready,” according to Mandy Tolino, who leads Allentown’s parks and recreation department.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem was celebrated Wednesday for being chosen by USA Today as one of the nation’s 10 Best Historic Hotels/Resorts for the fifth consecutive year.

Easton City Council at a Tuesday meeting took a look at the capital improvement plan for the next five years, highlighting projects such as pool rehabilitation, waterfront development, fire station work and more.

Wind Creek Bethlehem held a preview Tuesday for its latest restaurant: Bethlehem Barrel and Drafthouse.

Resurrected Community Life Church is renovating its building on West Turner Street to serve more than 1,000 young students in Allentown.

Two Pa. legislators would like to see them, but not cocktails in cans, return.

Republican primary candidates are focusing on rising gas and fossil fuel prices.

A business incubator in South Bethlehem is urging other businesses to join in the effort.

It will be the company's first manufacturing facility in the United States.

The authority plans to expand but that can't happen just yet.

The problem will not be solved quickly or easily, some say.

The company declared construction complete; folks along a section in Delaware County say otherwise.

Lehigh Valley Public Media opened the building on the SteelStacks campus in July 2011.

Inflation that leads to a jump in interest rates could be lurking, as well.

The Lehigh Valley lawmaker says Pennsylvania should withdraw any investments tied to Russian assets.

Russia is responsible for about 40 percent of Europe's natural gas supply.

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