Upper Nazareth Township
FOOD & DRINK
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
Phillipsburg restaurant fire under investigation
PHILLIPSBURG, Pa. - Two people are out of their home, and a beloved restaurant is out of business for now after flames erupted in Phillipsburg. The investigation into what caused that fire is underway. Let's start with the good news here- no one was hurt and everyone who was in...
Replacing postponed Heart at Allentown Fair, 1970s-'80s band again goes from opener to headliner
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — With the release of its 1978 album "Heaven Tonight" and its hit "Surrender," new wave rockers Cheap Trick went from a supporting act to a headliner. Cheap Trick again will go from a supporting act to headliner for a show at this year's Allentown Fair grandstand. But instead of a new album, it's because of another act's postponement.
Eat, Sip, Shop: Friends’ quest to create 'perfect bagel’ leads to new Lehigh Valley eatery
TATAMY, Pa. - Lehigh Valley bagel buffs have a new spot to score the doughy treats in Northampton County. The Belvidere, offering artisan bagels, breakfast sandwiches, coffee and more, held a soft opening with a limited menu on Wednesday at 70 S. Eighth St. in Tatamy. The business is owned...
Whitehall graduate pays homage to late brother in film that debuts this weekend in the Lehigh Valley
Nine years ago, Hannah Mittermeier lost her brother, Christian, in a drowning accident. On Tuesday, which would have been his birthday, Mittermeier will feature her semi-autobiographical film, “Happy Sadurday,” at a screening at Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theater in Orefield, in the third of three area screenings beginning Sunday. Mittermeier, 25 and a graduate of Whitehall High School, directed ...
New rules for Covered Bridge Park may include ban on swimming in Jordan Creek
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — The rules soon may change at Covered Bridge Park. South Whitehall posted on Facebook last week that it has increasingly seen “unsafe and unnecessary practices” in the park and will increase police patrols. Visitors were grilling along the banks of and inside...
Foxy's Cradle celebrates fifth anniversary with food, fun, and so many kittens
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Neonatal kitten rescue Foxy’s Cradle is celebrating their fifth anniversary with a big birthday bash this weekend, promoting education, entertainment, and, of course, cats. With a concentration on education, the beloved North Whitehall neonatal kitten rescue will host their fifth annual celebration of their...
'An instrument of 55 people': This Easton band you may have missed, may be just what your ears have been missing
Looking for something fun this weekend? Allow us to introduce Easton Municipal Band, a musical concert group boasting more than 50 musicians. "There is nothing cooler than playing 55 people. When you're waving your arms, that's what you're doing," Al Shimkus, director of Easton Municipal Band, said. "You're playing an instrument of 55 people."
Something's funny here: Local comics facing off for first 'Lehigh Valley's Funniest' stand-up contest
EMMAUS, Pa. — Who is the Lehigh Valley's No. 1 comic?. The Emmaus Theatre is on a quest to find that out. The first of the new "Lehigh Valley Funniest" competition — which the theater said will be annual — is in the midst of its first round.
ArtsQuest's Blast Furnace Blues to showcase music, barbecue competition
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Local and national blues acts will take the stage at SteelStacks this weekend. ArtsQuest’s annual Blast Furnace Blues Festival, celebrating its 13th year, will return with 11 musical acts paired with plenty of delicious, smoked eats. The free outdoor festival will be from 5 to...
Disability Pride Exhibition at The Baum School of Art | PHOTOS
The Disability Pride Exhibition will be shown at The Baum School of Art. This exhibition is in collaboration with Disability Pride Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance. The exhibition will show artworks from over 30 local and regional artists with disabilities. It will be on display in the David E. Rodale and Rodale Family galleries on July 18 – August 8, 2024. The opening reception of the exhibit will be July 18, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.
'Love Letters to Bethlehem' showcases businesses, community leaders who spread joy, inspire change
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — It was as an evening filled with hometown pride, evident by the friendly crowd who hugged one another and clapped as community leaders appeared on the big screen. "Love Letters to Bethlehem," an 11-minute film that features the stories of 10 prominent leaders and business owners,...
‘We’re excited!’: Notch, White Orchids owners to open 3rd full-service restaurant
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. - The family behind two popular Lehigh Valley restaurants is planning to add a third dining establishment to its portfolio later this year. A new full-service, Asian fusion restaurant from the owners of White Orchids Thai Cuisine in Upper Saucon Township and Notch Modern Kitchen & Bar in Lower Macungie Township is expected to open in October or November at 640 N. West End Blvd., Suite 8 in Richland Township, Bucks County, co-owner Jeff Virojanapa said.
Iron Hill Brewery opens new location at Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant (Iron Hill), one of the most award-winning breweries east of the Mississippi, will introduce the Lehigh Valley to its craft kitchen and scratch brewery at its newest location at 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center in Whitehall, Pennsylvania, at the Lehigh Valley Mall. Iron Hill celebrated its opening with a ceremonial first pour and ribbon cutting earlier today. The brewery and restaurant opened its doors to the public on July 13, 2024; this opening marks its 13th location in Pennsylvania and 21st overall for the concept.
Popular P’burg brewery hosting 2 July fundraisers with vendors, drag queens, more
Invertase Brewery in Phillipsburg will be the site of two fundraisers for local nonprofits this month. The Swingle Family Foundation will host its first annual Hops and Heels Fundraiser to raise money to support its mission in the Lehigh Valley on July 24. A separate fundraiser hosted by the Zolnay...
Celebrate National Caviar Day in the Lehigh Valley
Celebrate National Caviar Day on Thursday, July 18 with a variety of local offerings. From caviar service paired with champagne at Alibi Bar & Lounge and Kabinett Wine Bar, to oysters, pizza, noodles and beyond, there is no shortage of ways to experience this sought-after delicacy in the Lehigh Valley.
Summer Movies in the Park Continue With ‘Zootopia’ Friday
Lower Saucon Township’s Summer Movies in the Park series will continue this Friday, July 19 at Steel City Park with the showing of Disney’s Zootopia. Lower Saucon Township’s Summer Movies in the Park series will continue this Friday, July 19 at Steel City Park with the showing of Disney’s Zootopia.
Garden paradise hidden in the hills
More than 20 years ago, Judy Huff and her father took a drive north of Fogelsville, trying to find a specific property. When they found it, they wondered about water, electricity and what exactly was so special about the lot. They walked through the trees until they reached the edge...
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