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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.

Crayola celebrated its 10th annual "64 Seconds of Color Shopping Spree," pairing three local children with Marines to spring the store and collect as much merchandise as they could carry, with the company providing matching contributions to local Toys for Tots programs.

Upper Macungie Township supervisors unanimously approved the final plan for three warehouses at the former Air Products and Chemicals Inc. headquarters at 7201 Hamilton Blvd. Residents' chief concerns include noise, traffic and runoff.

Several buildings are being knocked down in the 900 block of Hamilton Street before crews get to work on a new hotel.

Following over a decade of development, the Bethlehem Food Co-op has recently appointed its inaugural employee, Eric Shamis, as General Manager. In an interview with WLVR's Brad Klein, Shamis discussed the most recent progress regarding the community-owned grocery store.

More people are clamoring for drone shows, which are quieter and safer than fireworks, but Chris Hopkins has the ability to deliver both, and more.

After an anonymous phone call and a back-door drop-off, Ice Cream World has its beloved hotdog sign back.

New restaurant owners Megan and Robert Sell, alongside teenage sons Lucas and Axel, recently reopened Mad Dogs Hot Dogs to ensure the popular community stop was not lost after closure

Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center is now host a training for individuals to learn more about the LGBTQ community, called LGBTQ+ Inclusion & Equity 101.

Take a look at stories that ran throughout the week of which we are most proud, had a profound impact on readers or that you might want to look at again.

Steel City Plant Co., a boutique plant shop featuring expert knowledge and easy care instructions, will open in Easton's Belleville Market this weekend.

Hillside Mini Golf & Ice Cream has reopened under new ownership with a newly restored and redone mini golf course and renovated building

One the first day of sweet corn sales at Newhard Farms on Friday, the lines were long and the smiles were in abundance.

Council members and residents voiced worry over density and flooding concerns, eventually rejecting the proposed change to allow the 22 townhouse units.