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The Lehigh Valley has seen a large amount of developments in recent years, and the trend is set to follow, with projected population growth and the need to manage it, area business leaders were told Thursday.

The Easton site of Miller Keystone Blood Center has been relocated to a bigger, more visual space. Those who work there hope it will bring in more donors.

The park will feature zip lines, climbing and a bar. Founders say they hope it will make the Lehigh Valley a bigger tourist destination.

The family of Judith “Judy” Lopez-Moran, a 55-year-old mother of three, filed what their lawyers called the first wrongful-death suit against R.M. Palmer Co. after the March 24 blast in West Reading.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is implementing a new system that helps improve care and cut costs for patients and the system. The data analytic app will help reduce wasteful spending and assist clinicians in making informed decisions.

Store associates Jessica Pastor and Crystal Garcia were chosen to be the face of a familiar brand after their store raised $12,448 to assist local food banks.

Esmirna Jiménez's work is an example of what culturally-competent tax services could look like for a segment of the population that isn’t often thought of when it comes to tax time.

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A chemical used to color some Peeps and other popular candies has been banned from makeup in the U.S., but not from food. Consumer groups say the chemical has been linked to cancer and other health problems.

The large Ridge Farms development was granted an extension for meeting compliances, longtime firefighters in the township were given recognition, and a new self storage facility was given the okay by the township near the Ridge Farms development site.

Sheetz made a price cut on Unleaded 88 gasoline. It's now $2.99 per gallon until Aug. 31, 2023.

Easton PA VegFest is coming back to Riverside Park for its fifth year on Saturday, featuring vegetarian and vegan vendors alongside eco-friendly, health-conscious brands.

This Lehigh Valley zip code ranks 5th in the nation for the 2023 Realtor.com Hottest ZIP Codes Report, offering fast-selling homes and vibrant surroundings. Researchers said buyers face fierce competition in these sought-after areas despite a cooling housing market.

In an effort to restore the bronze sword of Colonel Charles Wikoff, a Rough Rider buried in Easton Cemetery, Two Rivers is hosting fundraising events in the city on Thursday and Friday.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will host the Bacon and Brews Festival at Coca-Cola Park on Sept. 30. There will be brewers, ciders, distilleries, wineries and bacon items from IronPigs Concessions and select food vendors.

Easton has opted to add nine new properties to their LERTA list, offering substantial tax breaks to help stimulate redevelopment and rehabilitation for housing and commerce in the city.

During a Lehigh Valley Planning Commission comprehensive planning meeting held on Tuesday, citizens questioned the impact a massive expansion at the Americold facility could have on nearby residents.

Allegiant passengers won't have access to online boarding passes or flight information Tuesday night and Wednesday.

Two trash removal companies, J.P. Mascaro & Sons, and Waste Management, went head-to-head in a friendly sales pitch war during a special hearing Monday night.

Allentown zoners granted a special exception to plans to convert a vacant factory at 401-407 N 2nd St into an apartment building.

Alburtis residents have faced excess truck traffic and property damage after nearby warehouses were built. A new road extension may alleviate some of the issues.

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