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Allentown teen among was among honorees at the 2024 Pennsylvania Registered Apprenticeship & Registered Pre-Apprenticeship Awards held at Northampton Community College on Wednesday afternoon.

Easton Area School District's board approved a resolution detailing their opposition to the Easton Commerce Park warehouse, citing traffic and environmental concerns, at their Tuesday meeting.

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union soon will open an education center at Easton's Neighborhood Center to help residents in need of advice.

Lehigh Valley International Airport logged more than 95,000 passengers passing through last month — less than 200 travelers short of its March 2004 record.

In an effort to free up parking for residents, Easton City Council has introduced an ordinance which would provide permits to park for residents in the area of Bushkill Drive.

An amendment to a bill that would approve tax abatements on blighted land where a 144-unit apartment complex is proposed in Emmaus Borough has temporarily stalled the project.

The Allentown Parking Authority’s board of directors on Wednesday unanimously chose the museum’s relocation bid as its preferred project to reshape the property at the northwest corner of Tenth and Hamilton streets.

Pen Argyl Borough Council provided conditional use approval to a former warehouse a developer intends to turn into an apartment building.

Palmer Township's Board of Supervisors granted approval to a preliminary land development plan for a new Rutter's convenience store at their Monday meeting.

FD Market, a sustainable goods shop and zero-waste refillery located in Promenade Saucon Valley, will close in May, it was announced this week. Owner Jackie Bassett shared a heartfelt message on the business' social media thanking patrons for their loyalty.

For the next four weeks, votes may be cast once a day per device at VoteHotelB.com. Winners will be announced Aug. 13.

The ABC-TV morning show filmed at the oldest drive-in movie theater on Friday, July 11 as part of its "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" series.

Starting in August, Lehigh Valley International Airport will offer a new midday United flight to Chicago O'Hare. In September, United-banded bus service to Newark's airport will end.

The Dubai chocolate trend was in the Lehigh Valley years before it went viral online. But recently, the trend has recirculated online and brought about new inspiration at local businesses.

Lower Macungie Township planning commission on Tuesday reviewed plans for a three-building commercial development on Route 100, to include a 'retail center,' a bank and a Sprouts natural grocery store.

City Center hopes to start demolition in August and finish the $33 million Class A office building by January 2027.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs unveiled their Easton City Series jersey in Centre Square Tuesday, featuring a few hallmarks including the Square, the free bridge, and more.

ShopRite at Madison Farms in Bethlehem Township has deployed smart carts that let customers pay for and bag groceries all at once as they walk through the aisles.

BEDCO Executive Director Sean Ziller said, "We’re thrilled to receive these funds, which will directly benefit our small businesses in ways that put their needs at the center.”

Members of the Stop the Wood Ave. Warehouse coalition returned to Easton City Hall to raise issues related to variances they felt were necessary for the project on Wednesday.

The initiative to overhaul Allentown's zoning ordinance and map has been in the public-review phase for more than a year.

The quaint shop on North New Street sells stones from South America, Mexico and the Middle East, as well as locally themed artwork.