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Sports gear store opens, 3 new restaurants coming soon at Promenade Saucon Valley
U. SAUCON TWP., Pa. – Phillies, Eagles, Flyers and 76ers fans have a new spot to stock up on jerseys, sweatshirts, hats and other gear in Lehigh County. Rally House, a specialty sports store chain offering an expansive selection of apparel, gifts, home decor and other types of merchandise representing local NCAA, NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS teams, opened a new retail location on Friday at the Promenade Saucon Valley shopping center in Upper Saucon Township.
How Lehigh Valley leaders want to fix housing crisis
A 9,000-unit housing shortage — it’s one of the biggest problems the Lehigh Valley faces. The problem isn’t likely to go away on its own, either: The region’s population is expected to increase by 100,000 people by 2050, according to the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission. That’s why the LVPC and Lehigh County government are launching a new effort to solve the problem. They’re inviting school ...
‘Major overhaul’: LVIA debuts expansive bar, 2 fast-casual restaurants coming soon
HANOVER TWP., Pa. - A new dining option is serving thirsty and hungry travelers, and more food and beverage options are set to take off later this year at Lehigh Valley International Airport. The Drafthouse at ABE, a rectangular bar and restaurant serving freshly-prepared food and drinks, held a grand...
History's Headlines: Death rides the rails
Christmas 1901, the first of the new 20th century, promised to be a special one in Allentown. The air had been cold and the snow plentiful. Horse drawn sleighs were everywhere. Folks who had been over to South Bethlehem were still talking about getting a glimpse of the troika sleigh from Russia that Bethlehem Iron Company bigwig Robert Sayre had brought back from his recent business trip there. The local churches promised special services and the Morning Call was noting that the number of pageants were the best that had been seen in years.
Darick Hall hits a two-run home run in an IronPigs loss in Rochester
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-48) played game four of a six-game series from Innovative Field on Friday night against the Rochester Red Wings (53-45). Lehigh Valley pitcher Nick Nelson (2-3, 7.98 ERA) was on the mound against Rochester’s Thaddeus Ward (4-3, 6.16 ERA). At the top of the first...
Allentown School Board accepts resignation, leaving vacant seat up for grabs in August
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Allentown School Board on Thursday approved the resignation of former school Director Daysell Ramirez. The open seat created by her resignation will be filled next month. The board approved the resignation in a 6-0 vote. Board President Andrene Brown-Nowell and Vice President Audrey Mathison, as well...
Allentown, facing financial troubles, will ask voters to OK deed transfer tax hike
Allentown, facing financial troubles in next year’s budget, will ask voters to allow an increase in the city’s deed transfer tax to help bolster revenue. The proposal comes as early 2025 financial projections indicate a budget deficit of up to $6 million, finance director Bina Patel said, because the city’s existing revenue sources cannot cover increasing expenses like contractual raises for ...
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visits Allentown, touts $11.5 million investment in after-school programs
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined local lawmakers Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Allentown to tout an $11.5 million statewide investment in after-school programs. This new funding was included in the recently passed $47.6 billion state budget; it will be disbursed through the Pennsylvania...
Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | July 26, 2024
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR. Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.
Puerto Rican Festival and parade returns to Allentown with performance by salsa acts
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — It's time to celebrate the Isla Del Encanto. Allentown's Puerto Rican parade and fiesta will return on Sunday, July 28. The annual cultural celebration is held by the Puertorrican Culture Preservation, or PRCP, an organization that works to unite the community by fostering Puerto Rican heritage through entertaining events.
Debates in works between Wild, Mackenzie in 7th Congressional District race | Armchair Lehigh Valley
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Sphinx moths abound, as July heat sends plants into overdrive | Lehigh Valley Nature Watch
One night this past week I was sitting in the hot shade of the deck watching for hummingbird activity. Every so often one or two would either come to the flowers and feeders or chase each other around. Most of them were young females, but every once in a while an adult male made an appearance.
Al Jacobsen, who runs the 1,000-seat Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown, Pennsylvania, says patrons in 2024 have faced tough choices about how to spend the little disposable income they have
In swing state Pennsylvania, middle class struggles to get by. The giant steelworks that greets visitors to Allentown, Pennsylvania once symbolized the city's success as an industrial hub. Today, its middle-class residents struggle to overcome the long-term impacts of post-pandemic inflation.
Lehigh Valley gave up 5-runs late in the game as Rochester pulled away for the win
ROCHESTER, NY - Lehigh Valley struggled to keep pace with Rochester on Friday night with a 10-6 loss. The Red Wings scored 5-runs between the seventh and eighth innings to put this one away. Plenty of scoring in this one with both teams scoring twice in the first inning to...
Big eighth inning fuels Pa. victory over Maryland at Big 26 Baseball Classic
Thanks to a four-run burst in the eighth inning, Pennsylvania kickstarted the annual Big 26 Baseball Classic Friday with a 6-3 victory over Maryland. At FNB Field, Pa. trailed 3-0 through five complete innings before inching within 3-2 with single runs in the sixth and seventh frames. Chris Schaller tagged a solo home run in the seventh.
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