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Dogs 'healing wonderfully' after being rescued from home in Schuylkill County
COALDALE, Pa. — Back in May, police removed 17 dogs, two cats, two birds, and a turtle from 70-year-old Bethany Bachert's home in Coaldale. Officers say the animals were malnourished and underfed. They were all seized by the Pennsylvania SPCA. A happy update to report from the SPCA: the...
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.
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 ...
‘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...
Swimming area reopens at Blue Marsh Lake
BERN TWP., Pa. - Officials at Blue Marsh Lake say the swim area is once again open a week after high bacteria levels caused its closure. As of Friday, swimming restrictions at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area swim beach have been lifted. Officials say water samples taken daily for...
Allentown Art Museum showcasing bright new artist
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- The Allentown Art Museum is showcasing a bold and bright new artist. When you step inside Marcus Jahmal's "Higher Animals," you're greeted by an explosion of color and a menagerie of nature. "And in this particular series has him interested in the way we represent animals. And...
60 Dogs Rescued From Horrible Conditions in East Texas
Hearing about dogs living in these types of conditions is heartbreaking, especially knowing that it’s going on here in East Texas. We first got the details from KETK, about 60 dogs who have been rescued over the past few months. What started out as a people wanting to do...
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...
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.
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 ...
Allentown Art Museum to Host Cocktails & Collecting Fundraiser
The Allentown Art Museum will host its signature fall fundraising event, the 2024 Cocktails & Collecting party, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Allentown Art Museum will host its signature fall fundraising event, the 2024 Cocktails & Collecting party, on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature a wide range of activities for guests to enjoy, including food and drink by Karen Hunter, music by DJ Brad and a photographer from Lehigh Valley Style magazine, who will be on hand to capture the outfits and attitudes of attendees in front of their Style Wall.
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