Comings & Goings

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.

Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds told City Council on Thursday that redevelopment has helped make the city a destination to where people are considering relocating. But redevelopment also can have critics.

A new Jewish Orthodox summer camp by the organization Camp Degel Hatorah is set to take over the previous Camp Jubilee site at 1312 N Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township after being cleared by township zoners.

The daughter of the current owner, who has worked there for more than 20 years, reflects on seeing her community grow up.

New Jersey-based 'Manhattan Building Company' presented the project in Allentown City Hall tonight. It's called Riverview Lofts II.

Industry experts say it’s not a question of if, but when Trader Joe’s will open a Lehigh Valley store.

Toastique, whose founder is a Lehigh Valley native, is finally coming to Bethlehem.

The charter school's new fitness center is expected to open early next year and will house the Raptor's athletic programs and fitness classes for the public.

Trans-Bridge Lines will soon move its Allentown stop from the now closed Allentown Bus Terminal to the Allentown Transportation Center, the company announced Monday.

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The Foundry Chief Executive Officer and studio Director Jason Wegfahrt, a Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts graduate with a creative arts background, said the new 6,000-square-foot Foundry takes creative possibilities to another level with a variety of services at a fair price.

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.

Just around the corner from Main and Broad streets, Darto's has operated at the same 46 W. North St. location for more than 40 years. It will be replaced by another restaurant of some sort.

You can expect quick, savory food for sale at the new spot just across from the Allentown Transportation Center — think bacon egg and cheese, bagels, steak sandwiches, chicken salad and BLTs.

Last week, just two leases for Big Lots locations in the Lehigh Valley were listed for sale by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Now leases for all locations in the area are for sale as the asset liquidation company enters phase two of its sales.

More than 70 Lafayette College students and other College Hill faithful packed into Gyro Concept at 323 Cattell St. in Easton to celebrate its grand opening. A Bethlehem-area location is coming soon.

There’s an intangible soon heading overseas in a couple hundred care packages: the comfort of knowing someone out there is thinking of you during the holidays.

Whether it's the Japanese genre’s story arcs, illustrations, characters or what have you, owner Kassidy Bond, 19, and her mother, Kristin, and stepfather, Mike Lopato, each say it’s come one, come all for a robust selection of merchandise right here in Bethlehem.

The President and CEO of Miller-Keystone Blood Center is retiring. A new leader has been chosen and he's no stranger to the organization.

The Bethlehem Co-op Market at 250 E. Broad St. will be a first of its kind in the Lehigh Valley, with 4,500 square feet of shopping space open to the public, free water, community room with Wi-Fi, pet area and bus stop and bike rack outside.

Plans call for a Tempo by Hilton hotel with a ground-level restaurant and bar, rooftop bar and expanded fitness center, with improvements to come later for the Greenway nearby.

Mad Catter Coffee Roasters celebrated its grand opening at the Allentown Economic Development Corporation’s Bridgeworks Enterprise Center.