Tacos to Replace Bagels in Coopersburg
A little over a year after bringing New York-style bagels to Coopersburg, the owners of Coopersburg Bagels & Deli have closed their doors, but according to signs the space won’t be empty for long. The decision to close the bagel store is the subject of an ongoing discussion in...
Drivers face traffic backups on Rte. 33 as bridge work continues
STOCKERTOWN, Pa. - If you have to drive on Route 33, it might be slow-going in one part of Northampton County. Cars and trucks were crawling down Route 33 headed south near Stockertown on Monday. PennDOT is replacing the bridge over Bushkill Creek and taking Rte. 33 down to one lane while they do it.
‘Raise a glass’: Lehigh County restaurant to celebrate 25 years by giving back to...
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A popular family-run restaurant is marking a major milestone with a community celebration benefiting a local memorial fund. Grille 3501, offering a “sophisticated yet unpretentious” atmosphere and menu, will hold “A Toast to 25 Years” event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 16 at 3501 Broadway in South Whitehall Township.
Firefighter Hospitalized in Fire That Tore Through Seven PA Row Homes
A four-alarm fire swept through a row of attached homes in Allentown early Saturday, displacing 16 residents and sending one firefighter to the hospital, the city’s fire department reported. The fire department responded to the 200 block of South Saint Cloud Street at approximately 1:20 a.m. Arriving crews found...
‘Choose your fun’: Lehigh Valley distillery expands with new dining room, game room, speakeasy
EMMAUS, Pa. – Whether you’re looking to enjoy a fresh cocktail, family dinner or fun night out with friends, a popular distillery in Lehigh County has leveled up with more space, spirits and services. Triple Sun Spirits Co., crafting ultra-premium, small-batch spirits, on Saturday held a grand opening...
Community rallies for fallen Philly police officer, Bensalem resident
When his staff suggested holding a fundraiser for the family of a Philadelphia police officer and Bucks County resident, who died in the line of duty Oct. 10, Patrick McConney didn’t hesitate with an answer. “I thought, absolutely,” said McConney, owner of E-House, a popular Bensalem restaurant. “I just...
1 injured after person discharges firearm into social club in Allentown, police say
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - One person is hurt after an overnight shooting in Allentown. Police confirmed with 69 News that the gunfire erupted near Liberty Fire Company Social Club on North Hall Street around 12:45 a.m. Monday. In a news release, the Allentown Police Department said someone discharged a firearm into...
‘Heavy hearts’: Family restaurant in Palmer Township temporarily closed after fire
PALMER TWP., Pa. - A family restaurant in Northampton County is closed until further notice after a two-alarm fire Sunday night. County dispatchers said the fire broke out at Williams Family Restaurant in Palmer Township around 10:30 p.m. No injuries were reported as of Sunday night, dispatchers said. “It is...
Nickelback and Def Leppard to play PPL Center in Allentown
Tickets to both concerts go on sale at 10 a.m. Oct. 16 at LiveNation.com. The arena's website listed no prices for either show as of Oct. 11. The post Nickelback and Def Leppard to play PPL Center in Allentown appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
Allentown mother to premiere documentary about her slain son at Civic Theatre
Shalon Buskirk, the mother, directed "in love, in memory" with filmmaker Drew Swedberg. They say they worked on it in Allentown for seven years. In that time Buskirk lost a second son to gun violence, and the last of three men charged in that killing was sentenced Tuesday, one month before the film comes home. The post Allentown mother to premiere documentary about her slain son at Civic Theatre appeared first on LehighDaily.com .
