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Restaurant inspections from Monroe County, June 17-30
These establishments in Monroe County were inspected between June 17 and 30, according to Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture records. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides this disclosure: "Please remember that any inspection is a 'snapshot' of the day and time of the inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term cleanliness of an establishment. Also, at the time of the inspection, violations are recorded but are often corrected on site prior to the inspector leaving the establishment."
Lehigh Valley-based manufacturer sets $100 million plant expansion
Victaulic will invest $100 million to expand its foundry in Tioga County, creating more than 200 jobs. The Forks Township mechanical pipe joining manufacturer said its Lawrenceville foundry will receive a 150,000-square-foot addition to accommodate new molding lines, melt furnaces, core machines, automated finishing and paint equipment. The expansion will also include a 60,000-square-foot ...
Pennsylvania men to compete at 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. — A pair of men from Pennsylvania are set to take center stage at the 2024 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. George Chiger, of Pocono Pines, and Sean Yeager, of Phoenixville, are among this year's contestants in the annual July 4 event. Chiger, 45, qualified for...
Pennsylvania gaming regulator reschedules hearing for Wind Creek Bethlehem licence renewal
The hearing will be held on July 31 at Bethlehem City Hall. US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has rescheduled a hearing to take public comment on the renewal of the Category 2 Slot Machine Operator Licence for Wind Creek Bethlehem casino, Northampton County. It will be held at the Bethlehem City Hall on July 31. A severe storm which knocked out electricity at Bethlehem City Hall forced the cancellation of the previously scheduled hearing on June 26.
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth
'Wonderful, quirky tradition': Kazoo Parade creates buzz in Nazareth. It's a tradition that almost got canceled this year, but more than 400 people came out with their kazoos to show their support for a special parade.
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park
2024 Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular at Coca-Cola Park. Eden Badillo, 11, of forks Township, practicers her somersaults in the outfield while sporting a red, white and blue skirt during the Great American Blast Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2024 at Coca-Cola Park. Get Photo. 9 / 24. 2024 Great...
Some communities are pushing back on an effort by a Lehigh Valley lawmaker to fix the affordable housing crisis
Jeffery Ayers has lived in Moore Township for more than 60 years. He has seen the Northampton County community grow, but it mostly remains a patchwork of farms and small villages. As chair of the Moore Township Zoning Board, he’s well aware of the growing development in the Lehigh Valley and is sympathetic to the region’s housing shortage. However, he considers the township to be unique, with ...
Northampton County decision on tax deal for Dixie Cup property delayed
Northampton County Council might not vote until mid-October on a tax-financing plan for redeveloping the former Dixie Cup factory in Wilson. Tina Smith, the county’s community and economic development director, told council Wednesday night that Wilson Council is scheduled to pass a resolution granting a TIF, or tax increment financing plan, to the developer, Skyline Investment Group. The ...
Giant flag painted on lawn in Lower Saucon to show American spirit
L. SAUCON TWP., Pa. - A home in Northampton County went all-out to show its American spirit. A lawn on Leithsville Road in Lower Saucon Township is painted with a giant flag. The flag is even taller than the house itself.
Bethlehem native becomes 1st drag queen to perform at Pa. Governor's Residence
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A well-known Lehigh Valley drag queen has reached new heights. Bethlehem native Ariel Torres became the first drag queen to perform at the Pennsylvania governor's residence, when Torres was part of its Pride Month Celebration Reception on June 26. Torres, who also works as the associate...
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