Allentown PA

The most historic and well-known nickname for Allentown is "The Queen City." This name became popular in the early 20th century. During a period of significant industrial growth and prosperity, Allentown was seen as the grand "Queen City" of the Lehigh Valley, a testament to its economic importance, beautiful parks,...

A longtime Lehigh Valley entrepreneur has brought a popular international bakery chain to downtown Bethlehem. Paris Baguette, 32 W. Broad St., held a soft opening in late April and celebrated a grand opening on May 9. Sales are booming, according to Zachary Fortier, the business’ landlord. If you purchase...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Dressed in black in front of poster-board tombstones, a couple dozen protesters on Monday took a stand for Medicaid by doing the opposite. The bunch, joined by another dozen with signs at nearby intersections, laid along the sidewalk for a “die-in” at Third and Wyandotte Park along Route 378 North.

Xiangxing He, 47, of Warrington, became violent during a late-night argument with family members inside a home on the 2500 block of Diane’s Way around 11:34 p.m. on Monday, July 1, according to Warrington Township Police. He allegedly slapped one family member in the face during the argument, prompting...

Paula Davis of Allentown is a wife, a mom and a retired long-term substitute teacher. She raised four children while her husband served in the military. But after a series of traumatic events and a bout with COVID, Paula became a shell of the woman she used to be–without even realizing it.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A new restaurant is set to welcome fans of arancini, porchetta, tiramisu and other Italian favorites this week in Lehigh County. Simpatico, a modern Italian restaurant, will open at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, at 27 N. Seventh St. in Allentown, owner Jesse Haik told 69 News.

There comes a transcendent moment when you spoon up that first taste of perfect chicken noodle soup – the harmonious blend of rich broth, tender chicken, perfectly cooked noodles, and just the right balance of vegetables – that makes you forget everything else around you. That moment awaits...

There’s a bright yellow building in Allentown that houses what might be Pennsylvania’s most satisfying burrito experience, and if you haven’t made the pilgrimage to Cali Burrito yet, your taste buds are filing a formal complaint against you. Let’s be honest – finding authentic West Coast-style Mexican...

The next time you take the family to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom in Allentown, adults will have a chance to sample a craft beer that invokes memories of a sweet summertime classic. Here's how to get a can of Funkel Cake beer, the lates collaboration between Dorney Park & WIldwater Kingdom and Illumination Brewing...

Kervan USA, a Turkish company that produces gummy, licorice, and marshmallow candies, will open a $20 million packaging and manufacturing facility in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The company currently has its U.S. headquarters in Whitehall Township, in the Lehigh Valley, and packaging and distribution locations...