FOOD & DRINK
Sheetz to offer free coffee, soda at opening of new Bethlehem location
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Sheetz says it will offer various giveaways at the grand opening of its newest location in Bethlehem on Thursday, May 2. According to a Sheetz press release, grand opening festivities at 1780 E. Fourth St. will begin outside the store at 9 a.m. Thursday. Free coffee...
Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks announces 2024 free concert series lineup
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Free concerts are coming back to Bethlehem this summer. Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks announced its 2024 free concert series lineup. The shows run every Thursday through Saturday, with select Sundays, starting late May and running all summer until mid-September. The concerts are held at SteelStacks. Here's the full...
‘Super stoked!’: Popular pub’s 2nd Lehigh Valley location almost ready to welcome customers
UPPER NAZARETH TWP., Pa. - A Lehigh County pub – serving up pizzas, pints of beer and plenty of entertainment – is looking to replicate its success in Northampton County. The Catty Corner Neighborhood Pub & Pie, at 301 Mulberry St. in Catasauqua, is aiming to open its second regional location in mid- to late May at 398 N. Broad St. Ext. in Upper Nazareth Township, co-owner Jay Cimerol said.
ArtsQuest announces final Musikfest headliner
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- We now know all of the headliners for this year's Musikfest. Sugar Ray and Tonic will play the Wind Creek Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m., ArtsQuest announced Tuesday. Tickets from $25-$75 go on sale to the public on Friday, May 3. Sugar Ray...
The Lehigh Valley’s best pizza: Nominate your favorites now!
Take a moment and be honest with yourself: Does the Lehigh Valley have good pizza?. To many, pizza is pizza, and pizza is good. And that’s fair. But we would also counter with another question: if you believe that, then does the Lehigh Valley have any great pizza?. If...
Couple serving up specialty beers, pizzas and smiles at new Lehigh Valley brewery
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A new brewery in Northampton County is creating a buzz with unique craft beers, cocktails, wines and other drinks, while also satisfying food cravings with made-on-site soft pretzels, pizzas, sausage plates and other eats. Wishful Thinking Brewing Company, a brewery and taproom serving craft beers such...
ArtsQuest just announced its summer concert series. See the full schedule here.
After a weekend of sunshine and temperatures nearing 80 degrees, ArtsQuest only added to the joys of warmer weather by announcing its annual slate of free concerts at the Levitt Pavilion on Monday. The 14th season of the SteelStacks Summer Concert Series includes 46 dates of free outdoor performances from...
Popular movie theater shutters permanently in Lehigh County
A popular movie theater is no longer in operation in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. AMC Classic Allentown 16, 1700 Catasauqua Road, was listed Monday morning as permanently closed on Google. No one answered the phone at the theater and no showings were being listed Monday. An AMC spokesperson also didn’t immediately return a request for more information.
Bucks County Breakfast Sandwiches Rank Among Top in Philly Area
The "Heart Attack" bagel sandwich off of Second Street Pike's appropriately-named 2nd Street Bagels is one of the top Bucks County breakfast sandwiches in the region. Quite a few Bucks County breakfast sandwiches have been ranked among the 50 best in the region, according to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Allentown's expanded science museum now has animatronic dinos, live otters and a waterfall
The Da Vinci Science Center in Allentown is reopening next month – and Philadelphia-area families may want to add it to their rotation of activities. The interactive science museum has moved to a new, 67,000-square-foot location — about more than twice the size of its old facility. It's smaller than the Franklin Institute, which boasts about 400,000 square feet of exhibits, but CEO Lin Erickson said it boasts new technology and immersive experiences that make it worth the trip for science-minded kids and adults.
Shop Vintage Finds at Pennsylvania Treasures 4 You
Founded in 2019 by Jaymie McWatters as a home-based online business that celebrates flea marketing and travel, Pennsylvania Treasures 4 You opened as a brick-and-mortar retail location in October 2023, striving to share McWatters’ finds with the Lehigh Valley. “I am so incredibly excited to share my love for what I do with the community,” says McWatters. “My goal is to enable those around me to better their lives and become more self-sufficient by offering items at lower prices in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming.” Shoppers can expect to find something for everyone, with treasures ranging from antique furniture and wall art to clothing and accessories. McWatters says the shop’s varying hours ensure that she is able to dig up new treasures and always have something new to share with clients. As of February, Pennsylvania Treasures 4 You offers 50 percent off the entire store the first Saturday of every month.
Chipotle Opens In Phillipsburg
Chipotle opened its newest location in Phillipsburg on Tuesday, April 30. The new location, at 1341 Route 22, features the brand's Chipotlane, a drive-thru pickup lane allowing guests to pick up their digital orders without leaving their cars. The location will be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m....
Easton Farmers' Market returns Saturday for 272nd season
EASTON, Pa. — The Easton Farmers' Market will reopen this weekend for its 272nd season. According to a press release, the market's Opening Day will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Scott Park. Opening Day festivities will start at 10 a.m. and feature notable...
Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations welcomed to the Borough of Bath
“He’s just come so far,” Carol Regec said. She and her husband, Tony Regec, proudly stood at the grand opening of Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations’ new location in the Borough of Bath. Their son, Chris Regec, is the owner. Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations, LVAC for short, is...
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