Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with Chocolate from One of These Bucks County Stores
Chocolate lovers can check out these Bucks County stores with delicious chocolate treats. Chocolate lovers looking to satisfy their cravings can find an array of sweets and treats throughout Bucks County, writes Meghan O’Mara for Visit Bucks County. The Newtown Chocolatier specializes in the best Belgian chocolates...
Bethlehem mural created by middle and high schoolers addressing food desert on SouthSide
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Shoppers heading into Ideal Food Basket now have a colorful reminder to eat their fruits and vegetables. On Friday, a vibrant mural, created by art teacher Carla Majczan and her current and former students from East Hills Middle School, was unveiled across from the store. The...
Technology meets wildlife: Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley is now open
The Lehigh Valley’s newest zoo is officially open — though it doesn’t contain any real animals. Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley held its grand opening Friday. Located at 123 S. Third St. attached to Easton City Hall, it offers an immersive experience featuring lifelike holograms of animals and their environments.
Multi-vehicle crash closes Route 309 lanes in South Whitehall Twp.
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - A multi-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon temporarily closed down all lanes on Route 309, according to Lehigh County officials. Officials say that the call reporting a crash at the intersection of Route 309 and Snowdrift Road came in just before 2:00 p.m.. It is not...
Proposed $32.6M Palmer Twp. police station is too expensive, supervisors’ chairman says
It’s been a year since an architectural firm unveiled a proposal for a new Palmer Township police station estimated to cost between $29.7 million and $32.6 million. There’s been no action taken or even discussion at public meetings about the proposal unveiled in July 2024. That’s because the...
Carbon County couple indicted for defrauding 93-year-old in $1 million estate scheme
SCRANTON, Pa. — A Weatherly couple has been indicted on multiple federal charges for allegedly defrauding a senior citizen and financial institutions out of approximately $1 million, federal prosecutors announced…
Bucks County’s Fritz Bakery Announces Major Expansion Ahead of 50th Anniversary
Fritz Bakery, a beloved mainstay in Bucks County since 1974, is set to expand its Bensalem location to accommodate growing demand. Fritz Bakery, a beloved mainstay in Bucks County since 1974, is set to expand its Bensalem location to accommodate growing demand, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Known for...
‘Don’t do it’: South Whitehall Twp. closes park early due to rule violations and...
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - There’s nothing like feeling a bit down just before a birthday party. “It kind of bummed me out a little bit, but I understand why,” said Quinn Dalrymple of Allentown. “My grandson’s fourth birthday party,” added Diane Dalrymple. On a rainy...
South Mall in Allentown, PA Timeline: Closures, Reopenings, and New Builds
If you walk past the front of South Mall, what stands out is what used to be there, not what is there now. The old Bon-Ton is being taken down to make room for a new Giant grocery store that should open in 2025. Stores have come and gone over...
Covered Bridge Park implements new weekend hours to address ongoing issues
SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - At Covered Bridge Park in South Whitehall Township, kids are having a blast. Aidaia Melendez is parked under a tree. "Yeah, it's nice. And, you know, nice shade. And we were close to watching them as well," she said. . Melendez says she comes here...
