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Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's comprehensive planning commission approved plans to expand the Plainfield Township landfill site Tuesday.

A new Burlington store at South Mall in Salisbury Township, near the Allentown border, will hold a grand opening on Nov. 1, the store chain has announced.

A seven-story condo project set for Easton's Downtown secured several variances regarding the size and design of the building at the city's zoning hearing board meeting Monday.

Longtime borough resident Jennifer O’Neill has purchased the building at 2 N. Main St. and is transforming the space into Circle Cafe on Main, a café inspired by European coffeehouses that aims to foster community connection.

The Philadelphia-based health system will lay off 1% of its staff, citing "financial headwinds." Jefferson Health completed its acquisition of Lehigh Valley Health Network in August 2024.

Plans for a 190,400-square-foot distribution facility along Main Street received unanimous conditional final approval from the Whitehall Township Planning Commission on Wednesday night.

City planning officials on Tuesday reviewed the "impending" sale of McKinley Elementary School, which opened in the 1880s.

According to ArtsQuest, programming ideas for the gallery space and lounge include a partnership with Bethlehem Area School District to include adult English programs, family workshops and other cultural learning opportunities.

Easton's Historic District Commission approved concepts for the Residences at Lynden, a 73-unit condominium project planned for South Third and Ferry streets Downtown.

Steel Ice Center eyes a 34,000-square-foot addition to make room for now its third ice rink on site, as well as 6,000 square feet more for a fitness facility with gym space, stretch and recovery lab and locker area.

A new complaint form is available online for Pennsylvanians — or those traveling through the Commonwealth — encountering issues with airline travel, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Wednesday.

The IronPigs are joing forces with Peeps for a special promotion, creating IronPeeps merchandise including caps, jerseys and more.

In a hearing in Bethlehem Wednesday, officials responsible for oversight of Wind Creek said they didn't know of any reason the casino shouldn't be allowed to operate for another five years. Casino officials also share plans for capital spending, including new restaurants and a site plan in progress for the former Bethlehem Steel works.

The Lehigh Valley will soon get its first Raising Cane's. The Louisiana-based fast food restaurant offers chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, Texas Toast and its signature "Cane's Sauce."

Lehigh Valley International Airport officials cut the ribbon Thursday on a new restaurant. Two more new eateries will open there later this year.

A release from PPL said scams are up 250% over 2023. Customers are urged to report scams to 1-800-342-5775.

Easton City Council approved a new Project Stabilization Agreement with the Greater Lehigh Valley Building and Construction Trades Council that could lead to more local union workers scoring high-cost government projects.

Taxpayers will foot the bill for lawyers on both sides if issues between Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and council end up in court.

Bethlehem Parking Authority officials said the Walnut Street Garage is on track to meet its scheduled completion date. But there's still no word on what will go in next to the garage.

U.S. Specialty Formulations, based in Allentown, announced Wednesday it would expand its biopharma facility by $15 million. As a result, the expansion could add over 100 jobs to the area.

Valley Youth House announced it received a $1 million gift from the Topper Foundation. The nonprofit agency plans to place the money in its endowment fund to support local programs.

After more than a year of hard work, Easton's South Side saw the grand opening of Bravo Supermarket on Tuesday, offering city residents much-needed access to fresh food and pantry staples.