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‘Excited to expand’: Popular fast-casual eatery to open 2nd Lehigh Valley location
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A destination for gyros, kebabs, falafel and other Mediterranean favorites is expanding its footprint in Lehigh County. Flaming Hot Halal Grill, a popular fast-casual restaurant offering freshly prepared Mediterranean and American cuisine at 768 Union Blvd. in Allentown, is planning to open its second Lehigh Valley location later this year at 1442 W. Tilghman St., co-owner Elias Ayaz said.
Bethlehem Domino's franchisee sentenced, ordered to pay IRS $2.5 million
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A Domino's franchisee from Bethlehem is facing federal prison time for tax crimes, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania said Monday. According to a press release, 56-year-old Ammar Jali was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison, one year of...
State representatives and animal advocates look to eliminate puppy mills in Pa.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Animal advocates and state representatives are pushing for HB846, also known as Victoria’s Law, to be passed as part of the 2023-24 state legislative package. The bill would weed out puppy mills and push the Pennsylvania pet market to partner with more rescues and...
Berks County Taco Fest returns to Reading
Berks County's Taco Fest returned Saturday for its 5th year. The event went on despite rainy weather at Quinta las Cabanas Grove in Reading. A wide variety of taco food trucks from around the area were on hand. There was also live music and activities for the kids.
Pa. fish-for-free day on May 26: Best Lehigh Valley waters for making the most of it
While there are 365 days in a year — 366 this year — there are only two where a person can fish the state’s waters without a fishing license. These fish-for-free days, which are set for this Sunday, May 26, and July 4, are excellent opportunities to introduce family and friends to the sport, or even get out again after years away from the pursuit to see if you can rekindle the interest.
Aloha Jay’s Holds Grand Opening Celebration (PHOTOS)
The most talked about new business in Hellertown in some time hosted a grand opening event with the Hellertown-Lower Saucon Chamber of Commerce Saturday. Aloha Jay’s Malasadas at 1120 Main Street opened two weeks ago and has served thousands of donut-loving customers in that brief time, with lines of people spilling out the front door a frequent sight.
'Monday Funday Program' to bring fun activities to 6 Allentown parks this summer
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The City of Allentown Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for a summer of fun at several local parks. The "Monday Funday" program has returned for the 2024 season with several weeks of different activities for families and kids. Organizers said the program will rotate through...
LVIA plans additional entrance, development as it seeks other sources of revenue
HANOVER TWP., Pa. -- The Lehigh Valley International Airport is going to add another entrance as part of its plan to seek income from more than just flights and airline services. The second entrance would be north of the current main access on Airport Road, said Thomas Stoudt, executive director...
ArtsQuest announces addition to Musikfest headliner
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- An alt-rock band is joining the lineup for the first night of Musikfest. Better Than Ezra will join Sugar Ray and Tonic on the Wind Creek Steel Stage on Friday, Aug. 2, ArtsQuest announced on Monday. Tickets are already on sale. The 41st Musikfest is set for...
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