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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.
Allentown police chief explains how 'co-responders' help with mental health calls
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A special committee of Allentown City Council met Wednesday night to discuss the future implementation of a co-responder public safety model to address emergency calls which involve mental health issues. On March 20, council voted to establish a special committee to provide a framework for understanding,...
Allentown Safe Streets for All” initiative| PHOTOS
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk speaks Wednesday, April 24, 2024, during a press conference to announce the “Safe Streets for All” initiative, which is funded through a federal grant and will make the city more pedestrian and bike friendly. Tuerk wants to re-design Hanover Avenue to slow traffic and make it safer.
In this school, you can get a book from a vending machine
NESQUEHONING, Pa. — Panther Valley Elementary School in Nesquehoning is cutting the ribbon on a new way to get students excited about reading. "We are working very diligently to increase the proficiency of our students in reading, and this was the perfect tie-in," said Panther Valley Elementary Principal Robert Palazzo.
'Hamburglar' nabbed during ribbon-cutting ceremony at McDonald's in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bethlehem police have nabbed an iconic burglar. The Hamburglar of McDonald's fame was taken into custody Thursday. The city's mounted police caught up with him during a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the new McDonald's on Schoenersville Road. The Hamburglar even posed for some photos...
New South Bethlehem Sheetz Sets Opening Date
For area residents who have been waiting for a Sheetz to open on Rt. 412 in South Bethlehem, the wait is nearly over. For area residents who have been waiting for a Sheetz to open on Rt. 412 in South Bethlehem, the wait is nearly over. The company has announced...
LVPC's new Allentown waterfront offices more secure, director says
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has occupied its new offices on the Lehigh River in Allentown, and it brought along 63 years of history. Executive Director Becky Bradley said the staff had to move 280 file cabinets as part of the office shift to 615 Waterfront Drive. Those files include the history since the planning organization was founded in 1961. It was then known as the Joint Planning Commission. The LVPC reviews developments and zoning changes in Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Pa. officials visit Allentown, highlight National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for this Saturday
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Pennsylvania state officials and members of law enforcement got together Wednesday in Allentown to promote the event. You are encouraged to drop off unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medication at various locations. You can find drop-off locations near you at the U.S. Justice...
How was voter turnout in the Lehigh Valley for PA primary election? Interest was low compared to recent presidential primaries.
Presidential primaries may be high-profile elections, but Tuesday’s contests failed to motivate many voters to cast their ballots — whether in person or by mail — in numbers significantly higher than last year’s local municipal primaries. Lehigh County reported a voter turnout of 22.5% last May, slightly higher than the 22.2% reported Tuesday night. Last year, slightly more than one out of ...
Mack Trucks uses hydrotreated vegetable oil as fuel at Lehigh Valley plant
L. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. -- Mack Trucks is using "renewable diesel" to help reduce its carbon footprint in the Lehigh Valley. The company now uses hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as fuel to move completed Class 8 vehicles off of its production line at its Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) plant in Lower Macungie Township.
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