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.
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.
Feds require upgrades at wildlife center in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — It's a busy time of year at the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife near Stroudsburg. Volunteers are bottle-feeding baby rabbits and raccoons while also handling emergency calls. But recently, while updating permits through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, co-executive director Janine Tancredi says the center...
‘Absolutely delicious’: Hawaiian doughnuts to take center stage at new Northampton County shop
HELLERTOWN, Pa. - A tasty and tropical experience – complete with leis, tiki torches, illuminated faux palm trees and hot and flavorful treats popularized in Hawaii – is set to make waves in the Lehigh Valley starting next month. Aloha Jay’s, specializing in made-to-order malasadas, will hold a...
Lehigh Valley’s newest McDonald’s to celebrate opening with $1 deals, live music, photo ops
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Local dignitaries will join Grimace and the Hamburglar to celebrate the Lehigh Valley's newest McDonald's restaurant this week. The newly constructed McDonald’s restaurant, at 2441 Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem, will hold its grand opening celebration on Thursday, according to a news release. The new McDonald’s location,...
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 ...
Freddy Awards 2024: Hackettstown rehearses ‘Amélie: Teen Edition’ (PHOTOS)
Hackettstown High School is one of the final Freddy Awards-eligible schools to put on its spring musical this year. The students will perform “Amélie: Teen Edition.”. Freelance photographer Max Blease was there to capture a few moments from Wednesday night’s dress rehearsal in preparation for their opening night on April 25.
Nazareth Pike Wawa Offers Free Coffee Opening Day
The first customers can enjoy free coffee all day to celebrate the grand opening, a spokesperson said. The shop opens at 8 a.m. with a countdown beginning at 7:45 a.m. Free T-shirts are available for the first 100 customers. As well, police officers and firefighters will face off in Wawa's...
Phillipsburg Rotarians Show Their Support for Denim Day at Weekly Meeting
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Jeans are a part of American fashion and were one of many themes of the Wednesday night, April 24, 2024 Phillipsburg Rotary meeting. The special meaning this week, came from a fellow Rotarian asking all members to wear denim. Rotarian stood together to make a statement to support survivors and spread awareness to stop sexual abuse. A recount of ‘Denim Day History’ was read to the members and guests from a flyer prepared by Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) of Warren County.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Denim...
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.
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” ...
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