Big restaurant chain with 4 NJ locations, 2 in PA files for bankruptcy
A big restaurant chain with four locations in New Jersey (it was five just a few days ago) and two in Pennsylvania has now filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This news comes as seemingly countless businesses, big and small, struggle in 2025. Some examples include the following:. On The...
Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Stock's Bakery has been a staple in Philadelphia since 1924, and, according to The Keystone, is one of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the...
Explore the Lehigh Valley’s vibrant Flower and Garden Show this weekend in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The weather is warming up and things are blooming, which means its the perfect time for the Lehigh Valley Flower and Garden Show!. Visitors stepped into their own private oasis to dream about the upcoming warm weather. Vendors from all over came to showcase their talents as...
Kutztown Folk Festival celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch living for over 70 years
KUTZTOWN, Pa. - It's an event that everyone knows and loves: The Kutztown Folk Festival. But, how did it come to be?. Those are the exact questions the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum aimed to answer on Saturday. Dr. William Donner from Kutztown University gave a presentation to a group of...
The Road Scholar: The ugly Lehigh Valley interchange that no one’s talking about
LehighValleyNews.com asked readers for input for The Road Ahead, our latest project examining local traffic and road safety. They rose to the challenge, sharing their takes on road design, traffic patterns, driving trends, public transit and more. Each week, The Road Scholar will review some of the concerns driving...
Gilbertsville Fire Department uses special plug to disconnect electric car following motorcycle crash
GILBERTSVILLE, Pa. - Emergency crews were called to the scene of a motorcycle accident in Gilbertsville Saturday night, and it proved to be something of a first. Montgomery County Communications confirmed an accident involving an SUV and one motorcycle occurred around 7:07 p.m. at the intersection of Philadelphia...
Early morning fire in Bethlehem calls 2nd alarm
BETHLEHEM, PA. - A house fire in Bethlehem called a second alarm early Sunday morning. Northampton County Communications confirmed the fire was reported at 3:02 a.m. in a one story home located in the 1400 block of West North Street. Crews are still on scene, but the fire is out.
Pa. woman arrested after multi-county police chase
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police announced that a Lehigh County woman was arrested after leading troopers on a multi-county chase. On March 3, a member from PSP- Chambersburg initiated a traffic stop on a 2012 white Hyundai Santa Fe, which was owned by Christine Moffett, 53, of Slatington, Pa.
Hundreds march in Bethlehem on International Women’s Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Hundreds gathered in front of Bethlehem Public Library calling for equality, dignity and justice for all on International Women’s Day on Saturday. The crowd of about 500 women, men and children came prepared, bearing signs like “Get your laws of my body,” “Women’s rights are human rights” and...
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Extends Statewide Outreach for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) is ramping up its efforts to assist residents with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, hosting in-person filing assistance events throughout the Commonwealth. The initiative will also provide support for filing personal income tax returns (PA-40)....