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Butztown, PA · Lifestyle

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New eats, entertainment and extensive upgrades coming to iconic Whitehall shopping center

WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – The curtain is rising on a new performance venue as well as a new chapter for a prominent Lehigh Valley shopping plaza, with several other new tenants – including a grocery store, family adventure park and full-service restaurant – set to join the mix in the coming months.

Whitehall, PA · 13h

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Zen Cafe celebrates its grand opening

Zen Cafe celebrated its grand opening at 3 W. Morton St. on Nov. 2, bringing a new coffee shop to South Side following the departure of Saxbys. The cafe held a two-week soft opening before its official launch and offers specialty coffees, matcha, seasonal drinks and a variety of food.

Bethlehem, PA · 2d

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South Bethlehem's Jammin Yaad Vybz Set to Open With Oxtail and Soul Rolls

A new Jamaican restaurant is set to bring jerk chicken, oxtail and a dining room mural of palm trees and the island's flag to South Bethlehem. Jammin Yaad Vybz, located at 738 E. Fourth St., plans to hold its grand opening on Nov. 15, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m.

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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‘Significant milestone’: Nation's 1st 'Perkins Griddle & Go' restaurant opens in Flemington

FLEMINGTON, N.J. – A beloved restaurant chain has debuted a new fast-casual concept, featuring a “modern, convenience-focused model designed for guests on the go.”. The nation’s first Perkins Griddle & Go restaurant, in partnership with the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at 100 Reaville Ave. in Flemington, N.J., according to a news release.

Flemington, NJ · 19h

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The Pennsylvania Mystery That Still Has No Clear Answer

Next time you go hiking in Bucks County, be sure to pack a hammer and don't be alarmed if you hear eerie sounds coming from deep inside the woods. No, these noises are not made by humans, animals, or even the movement of trees, but rather by a group of stationary boulders that emit a strange bell-like sound when struck. The Ringing Rocks phenomenon in Pennsylvania's Ringing Rocks County Park is a geological puzzle that has baffled people for centuries, and the science behind these rocks remains a mystery to this day.

Bucks County, PA · 4d

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Riverside retreat: New Mexican restaurant serving up savory eats, scenic views

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Fans of authentic Mexican food can enjoy top-tier tacos with a side of stellar sights at a new restaurant along the Delaware River waterfront. Vista Taco, offering specialty tacos and other Mexican fare, held a soft opening on Wednesday at 7 Union Square in Phillipsburg, co-owner Kristina Haas told 69 News.

Phillipsburg, NJ · 2d

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Bethlehem's 400-Pound PEEPS Chick Returns to SteelStacks for 18th New Year Bash

A 400-pound, 4-foot-9-inch marshmallow chick is coming back to South Bethlehem to ring in the new year. PEEPSFEST is set to return to the SteelStacks campus for its 18th year on Wednesday, Dec. 30, and Thursday, Dec. 31, with activities running from 3 to 6 p.m. each evening. The festival's...

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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12 Unassuming Seafood Joints In Pennsylvania That Deserve A Standing Ovation

A little red dot sits on top of the baked clams at one spot on this list, and I really want to know who started that habit. Those clams have been coming out of the oven since 1962. Another stop on the list traces its oyster roots all the way back to 1870.

Pennsylvania · 1d

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Ghost kitchen promotes community on campus

Elizabeth Ortiz, ’25G, one of Cactus Blue’s founders, said nothing is more community-oriented than food. As a Lehigh alumna and former professor at Cedar Crest College, Ortiz has spent a majority of her life surrounded by students and academia, and said she knows firsthand the importance of food in bringing people together.

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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Blocker’s, Good Days Club celebrate anniversaries

Blocker’s Coffeehouse celebrated its rebirth in a new location during a festive event Oct. 23 at North Catasauqua William J. Albert Memorial Park, 701 Grove St. The Block Friday event included multiple vendors, fresh coffees, Halloween and occult offerings, food, dignitaries and more. The festival celebrated Blocker’s anniversary at...

Catasauqua, PA · 3d

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Sizzle in Easton: Bacon Fest returns this weekend

EASTON, Pa. - This weekend in Northampton County, bacon isn’t just a breakfast staple but an ingredient used in endless recipes throughout a two-day festival. The sizzle of bacon can get your taste buds tingling, and here in Easton, they don’t take the ingredient lightly as the city gears up for its 15th year of PA Bacon Fest.

Easton, PA · 1d

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Downtown cafe reopens 8 months after Easton fire

Eight months after a February fire in downtown Easton forced several businesses to close, State Cafe and Grill reopened its doors on Oct. 29. Owner Bill Sneeringer said the water used to extinguish the fire flooded the building’s basement, destroying much of State Cafe’s inventory and equipment. “We...

Easton, PA · 1d

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Hit The Road On This Underappreciated Scenic Drive That Showcases The Best Of New Jersey

Somewhere between the turnpike and the shore, New Jersey has been quietly keeping a secret, and the Delaware River Scenic Byway near Stockton is exactly that secret. People love to joke about New Jersey. They’ve been doing it for decades, and honestly, some of those jokes are pretty good.

New Jersey · 2d

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The Vintage Soda Steelworkers Drank On The Job

Steelworkers could certainly work up a thirst over the course of a workday, and this vintage soda was there to help quench it. It's still made locally today.

Allentown, PA · 6d

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Hunt Down Pennsylvania’s Most Incredible Omelet Hiding At This Unassuming Little Diner

Nobody puts Emmaus, Pennsylvania on their breakfast bucket list, and that is exactly the kind of oversight that the East Penn Diner has been quietly correcting one omelet at a time. If you’ve been sleeping on this place, it’s time to wake up, and conveniently, breakfast is already waiting for...

Emmaus, PA · 1d

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After recent rockslide, Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad says fall trips will go on this weekend

NESQUEHONING, Pa. — The Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad says fall trips from Berks County to Carbon County will go on this weekend. A rockslide on Sunday along Route 209 in Nesquehoning led to the closing of the road and the railroad tracks below. The railroad says it's...

Berks County, PA · 2d

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What Looks Like A Casual New Jersey Restaurant Is Hiding A Surprisingly Serious Steak Menu

A small-town spot with bar pies and smash burgers runs its own whole-animal butchery. Yep, the kitchen breaks down entire animals in-house. That’s the detail I can’t get over. The steaks coming out of that setup aren’t shy, either. Ribeyes and New York strips show up on the...

Hunterdon County, NJ · 2d

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This Historic Pennsylvania Restaurant Serves Juicy Burgers With A Side Of Old-School Charm

Alexander Hamilton once rode up to this building in December 1776. Today, the big draw is a burger made from house-ground sirloin, chuck, and short rib. The original structure went up between 1739 and 1742 as a private home. By 1765, it was feeding stagecoach travelers on the busy Philadelphia to New York route. That’s a long run of serving hungry people.

Bucks County, PA · 1d

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South Whitehall Twp. community comes together to help family search for lost dog Hank

SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - The search for a missing dog is now turning into a community effort. On September 18th, Hank escaped through a hole in a fence in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. His owners have been searching hard ever since. "My best friend walked in here the...

South Whitehall Township, PA · 2d

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‘Same great flavor’: After storm damage, family-run eatery reopens in Lehigh County

COOPERSBURG, Pa. – Six months after a storm ripped off part of its roof, a popular restaurant in Lehigh County is welcoming back customers. La Cocina de la Abuela, a family-run restaurant offering authentic Mexican cuisine, held a grand reopening on Oct. 10 at 127 S. Third St. (Route 309) in Coopersburg, according to an announcement on the business’s Facebook page.

Lehigh County, PA · 2d