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Northampton County's controller told members of the County Council Wednesday that Hotel Bethlehem underreported revenues and underpaid hotel room taxes owed to the county over the past two years.

The Small Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses with Excellence in Business Awards on Wednesday at Northampton Country Club.

Few, if any, bridges in Pennsylvania insulate the steel beams in their decks, PennDOT Deputy Secretary Mike Rebert said Wednesday. High-intensity fires capable of destabilizing those bridges are rare, but do happen.

Democrats in Pennsylvania are optimistic that Republicans will finally agree to raise the state's minimum wage after years of debate. A Republican member of the state Senate's leadership team is leading a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour, providing hope for a resolution, although challenges remain in the GOP-controlled state Senate.

Cold Nose Lodge, which opened in October 2008, is expanding its location in Alburtis. They'll hold a groundbreaking party on June 26 at the facility.

The Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission recommended approval for the nearly 59-acre Lehigh Valley Town Center project, including its TopGolf component. Township commissioners could give the green light at their July meeting.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors reported home sales dropped 22% in May — normally a busy season. Increased interest rates and tight inventory in Lehigh and Northampton counties were driving the figures, according to GLVR.

A developer is seeking approval for an 868-unit self-storage facility on Hanover Avenue on Allentown's East Side, but the official notice for a zoning hearing advertised 749 units.

The Lehigh County District Attorney's office brought a successful lawsuit against Lowhill Township, arguing they unlawfully appointed supervisor Curtis Dietrich.

The United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley raised a record $22.6 million in the campaign that ended earlier this year. It supports programs and agencies in Lehigh, Northampton and Carbon counties.

A new health and beauty business in Easton is set to offer patrons a personalized experience. Mariposa Medical Aesthetics & Wellness Spa held a grand opening Friday.

Dr. Amy Jibilian is LVHN's new chief wellness officer. She will oversee the development of programs that promote a healthy work environment as well as help physicians avoid burnout.

Kathy McCracken will be stepping down as executive vice president and general manager of Wind Creek Bethlehem.

City Center Group is joining forces with Peron Development to build and manage two mixed-use facilities featuring 444 apartments combined.

Bring an appetite to these food related events happening this weekend in the Valley.

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.