FOOD & DRINK
‘Smash hit’: Lehigh Valley’s new dining and nightlife venue serving up vibrant food, atmosphere
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A new restaurant and lounge is offering a unique space to enjoy premium food, cocktails and fun times with friends in Lehigh County. Vyral Lounge & Bar, offering made-from-scratch dishes, drinks and nightlife entertainment, held a grand opening on April 14 at 1179 Airport Road in Allentown.
Lehigh Valley to welcome new Wawa this week, new Sheetz next week
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Two competing gas station and convenience store chains are set to expand their footprints in the Lehigh Valley within the next 10 days. Delaware County-based Wawa, with more than 1,000 locations in six states and Washington D.C., will hold a grand opening of its newest regional location at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 25, at 3608 Nazareth Pike (Route 191) in Bethlehem Township.
‘Saint Nick of Bethlehem’ continues filming in Northampton
The Borough of Northampton celebrated Christmas in April this year, as filming for Daniel Roebuck’s upcoming film “Saint Nick of Bethlehem” transformed the area into a winter wonderland. Filming took place at Alliance Fire Company on Washington Avenue in Northampton on Monday and Tuesday of both this...
Tickets for select Musikfest shows on sale during Artsquest ‘Spring Cleaning’
Tickets for select paid Musikfest shows will be on sale this week. ArtsQuest announced in a news release that it will be holding its “Spring Cleaning” sale Thursday and Friday. All-in grandstand and all-in patio (standing room) tickets will be $25 and $20 each, respectively, for seven of the 10 ticketed performances. The eligible shows are the following: Jowell & Randy: Aug. 4 SLASH’s Serpent ...
McDonald’s officially opens at Westgate Mall, 5 other fast-casual chains set to follow
Fast-casual giant McDonald’s has officially cut the ribbon and opened at the revamped Westgate Mall in Bethlehem. The 4,540-square-foot eatery on Thursday morning grand opened before local dignitaries and chain representatives. The site held a soft opening March 14, Isaac Kleinsmith, human resources and training supervisor for McDonald’s, told lehighvalleylive.com.
Lehigh Valley’s newest Wawa to open Thursday
A new Wawa in the Bethlehem area is scheduled to open Thursday morning, and those attending will have a chance to get a free shirt and coffee. The new store at 3608 Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem Township will open at 8 a.m., according to a company news release. The countdown to opening will start 15 minutes before, and the first 100 customers will receive a “In My Wawa Era 60th Anniversary” ...
'More than just selling books': Used book fair in Bethlehem benefits a good cause
If you're looking for a good book to read and want to give back at the same time, the AAUW used book fair kicks off Thursday. There are tens of thousands of books to choose from, with the proceeds going back into scholarships and educational programs for women. 69 News...
The Lehigh Valley music scene’s new hot spot comes with a side of fries
The Lehigh Valley music scene has a new hot spot, and it comes with a side of fries. The Flying V in Bethlehem is known for serving up poutine – the Canadian delicacy of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy – but upstairs you’ll find one of the most buzzed about listening rooms in town.
24-hour Wawa set to open Thursday on former Leiser’s property in Bethlehem Township
A 24-hour Wawa convenience store plans to officially open Thursday on the site that formerly housed Leiser’s Rentals and Sales in Bethlehem Township. The 6,300-square-foot store sits at 3608 Nazareth Pike (Route 191), just north of the Oakland Road intersection. The nearly 4-acre property — between Josh Early Candies and Dunkin’ — also will offer 16 gasoline pumps. It’s in the township’s General Commercial and Commercial Enhancement Overlay districts.
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