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    Week in review: Feb. 4-10, 2024

    LehighValleyNews.com | By Mariella Miller
    Published February 10, 2024 at 1:00 PM EST
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    Cadbury and Klondike, alpacas as Head Over Hooves Farm in Bucks County.

    BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Welcome back to our Week in Review. We have chosen several stories, in no particular order, to take you back on the week. Enjoy, and thank you so much for reading.

    1. Outback Steakhouse moves step closer near Lehigh Valley Mall

    Proposed Outback Steakhouse site at Lehigh Valley Mall
    John J. Moser
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    The proposed site for an Outback Steakhouse in the Lehigh Valley Mall parking lot off Grape Steet in Whitehall Township

    2. Bethlehem man wins big at Atlantic City poker tournament

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    Poker

    3. Best soup in the Lehigh Valley? Winners crowned at Souper Bowl 2024
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    Ryan Gaylor
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Workers from 29 Cooks Catering hand out samples of soup at ArtsQuest's Souper Bowl in Bethlehem on Feb. 4, 2024.

    4. Fall 'Head Over Hooves' for this nearby hands-on animal village

    Cat and Ron Hughes of "Head Over Hooves Farm"
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    Cat and Ron Hughes, owners of "Head Over Hooves Farm" in Springfield Township, Bucks County, with their dog Titan.

    5. Nowhere Coffee roastery to open in Allentown after Upper Macungie denial

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    AP
    President Joe Biden talks to patrons and employees at the Nowhere Coffee Co. during a visit to discuss his economic agenda, Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Emmaus, Pa.

    6. Warm to white? Here are the factors working for and against a snowstorm for the Lehigh Valley next week

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    This graphic shows possible snow totals from a storm expected to hit the region Monday into Tuesday. But many models are not locked in on a snowier solution.

    7. The Beach Boys to celebrate 'Endless Summer' at Easton's State Theater
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    The State Theatre
    The Beach Boys will perform at Easton's State Theater on June 27. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 9.

    8. Council calls it: New Bethlehem parking garage will be taller but smaller, with 243 fewer spaces

    Walnut Street Garage Demolition
    Will Oliver
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    LehighValleyNews.com
    The Walnut Street Garage demolition, as of Feb. 2, 2024.

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    Mariella Miller
    I am senior digital news content producer for LehighValleyNews.com. I joined Lehigh Valley Public Media’s news department as assignment editor in 2018 after working in journalism for more than 30 years. Named a National Press Foundation fellow three times for my work in print journalism, I’ve also been recognized by the Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association and with several Keystone Press Awards from the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association. During my 27 years at The Morning Call in Allentown, I worked business, features and municipal beats. I’ve taught college journalism throughout the Lehigh Valley and managed a local digital news platform for AOL/Patch for several years. I’m a graduate of Marywood University and I’ve discovered that grandchildren are life’s best gift. Contact me at MariellaM@lehighvalleynews.com or 610-984-8222.
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