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Bravo Supermarket celebrates grand opening as 'a big impact' in South Side Easton
EASTON, Pa. — Dozens of people from across the Lehigh Valley came together in the South Side neighborhood Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of a much-needed grocery store. The eagerly awaited Bravo Supermarket on Line Street was officially opened by co-owners Felix Perez and Grizel Mazariegos-Perez. The store...
Raising Cane's 1st Lehigh Valley location has an opening date
LOWER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. — A popular Louisiana-based chicken finger fast food chain is set to open its doors to the Lehigh Valley in August. Raising Cane's will open at 6240 Hamilton Blvd. in Lower Macungie on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Workers were at the location Thursday and confirmed the opening date.
Pa. winery closing down, with part of the property for sale for $2M
Maple Springs Vineyard, one of the top producers of quality wine in the state, will for all intents and purposes close at the end of July. Owner Marianne Lieberman confirmed on Wednesday that parts of her property at 91 Nuss Road in Bechtelsville, Berks County, were recently put on the market for $1.995 million.
Bethlehem restaurant closing due to ‘economic climate,’ thanks customers
After roughly a decade of operation, HandHeldz restaurant in Bethlehem will close Saturday. “We hope to see you one last time before we close our doors,” a Tuesday Facebook post stated. Located at 518 E. Third St., the restaurant will close because “the current economic climate has made it increasingly challenging for a small family business like ours to continue,” the Facebook post said. “We ...
Coca-Cola Park to host ‘Illumination!’ holiday lights event
Coca-Cola Park will be decked out with more than a million holiday lights during the IronPigs off-season later this year. The IronPigs organization announced in a news release Wednesday that the park will become home to “Illumination!,” a walk-through holiday lights display between November and January. In addition to viewing the lights, guests will be able to make s’mores at fire pits, get ...
2 regional pizza shops celebrating milestone anniversaries with tasty deals
Popular restaurants in Northampton and Schuylkill counties are marking their 45th and 75th birthdays respectively with separate promotions, including $4.95 pies and a slice of pizza and drink for $1.75. Campus Pizza, at 22 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem, is celebrating its 45th anniversary by offering $4.95 large plain...
Pa. firefighters battle 2-alarm restaurant fire
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A popular Italian restaurant in Hanover Township, Northampton County, is closed indefinitely after a Sunday morning fire. Roughly 10 fire companies, including the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company, responded to a fire at Nonna Sulina’s Sicilian Kitchen & Grill, 5000 Bath Pike, just after 9 a.m., according to a Northampton County dispatcher.
Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket: Where to buy tickets for under $100
The Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket will start their co-headlining tour next week and it includes one stop in Pa. The bands will perform on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem. Fans can buy tickets here (prices are as of the time of...
Top Christian, blues, a capella and oldies acts highlight State Theatre season
EASTON, Pa. — Concerts by a chart-topping Christian rock group, a top blues guitarist and up-and-coming country acts are among shows in State Theatre's new season, it was announced Wednesday. There also will be a top a cappella band; hit-maker acts from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s; and two...
Exploring the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County
If you’re looking for information about visiting the Frazetta Art Museum in Monroe County, you’re in the right place!. The museum, located in East Stroudsburg, houses the largest collection of Frank Frazetta original paintings and drawings in the world. Renowned for his work on comic books, paperback covers,...
2024 Restaurant Awards Marketing Toolkit
Tell us your favorite Valley restaurants with our survey highlighting restaurants by cuisine, location and atmosphere and then see the results in our November edition. Want to promote your business in this year's Restaurant Awards? Use the images below (right-click to save) on your social media platforms to tell everyone to vote for you! Voting ends Thursday, August 1.
Paw Prints on the Canal raises over $13K for Northampton K-9 unit
The Northampton Police Department’s K-9 unit received a generous, five-figure donation made possible by a community of dedicated volunteers. Paw Prints on the Canal organizers Candi Lynn, Beth Smith, Donna Werley and Carol Weiss presented a check for $13,115 to the police department during the July 18 Northampton Borough Council meeting. Police Chief Bryan Kadingo, Officer Geoff Perry and K-9 Chico were in attendance to accept the donation.
A new STEAM mural celebrates the convergence of STEM education with the arts at Da Vinci Science Center | PHOTOS
Da Vinci Science Center has transformed a 120-foot exterior wall space into a mural that celebrates the convergence of STEM education with the arts. The Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (LVACA), in partnership with Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers Inc. (LVCC), the Da Vinci Science Center, and donors worked to dedicate the new STEAM mural with local artist and Bethlehem Area School ...
Hellertown Historical Society Offers Tours of 1761 Grist Mill Complex
The Hellertown Historical Society is hosting tours of the 1761 Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through October. The Hellertown Historical Society is hosting tours of the 1761 Heller-Wagner Grist Mill Complex on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through October.
Musikfest Satellite Parking Coming to Penn State LV Campus
The Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus will be home to a Musikfest satellite parking lot during this year’s festival, providing attendees with another way to get to and from the country’s largest free music festival. Est. Read Time: 2 mins. The Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus will be...
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