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PLCB opens bids for expired restaurant licenses in 20 counties, including Lehigh Valley
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is accepting sealed bids for the 16th regular auction of expired restaurant licenses in 20 counties, including the Lehigh Valley. Bids for licenses not transferrable across county lines are due Oct. 5. According to a release, the highest responsive bidder for each license, upon notification of auction award, will[...]
Lehigh Valley Walmart stores part of remodeling
Lehigh Valley stores are part of the 26 planned store remodels this year in the commonwealth. An Allentown Walmart located at 1091 Millcreek Road and an East Stroudsburg Walmart at 355 Lincoln Ave. are included in the retail company’s remodeling plans. According to a release, the new investments focus on[...]
Bethlehem entrepreneur bringing renowned bakery to Lehigh Valley
Lan Ma remembers the scents, sights, and surroundings of the Paris Baguette bakery cafe she and her children regularly visited years ago in Edison, N.J. “When my children were growing up, we always went to the Paris Baguette,” said Ma, now a Bethlehem-based entrepreneur. “For birthdays or any special occasion, we would[...]
The Brass Rail is returning to new space in Allentown Farmers Market
It was a sad day in Allentown in June of 2022 when the Brass Rail closed after 91 years in operation. Generations had eaten there, enjoying the restaurant’s famous steak sandwiches, and many people mourned the loss of the establishment. But fans of the Brass Rail steak sandwichs will soon[...]
Lobsters rolling into Promenade Saucon Valley
A new restaurant is coming to Promenade Saucon Valley, and this one is specializing in lobster rolls. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, known for its Maine-sourced seafood, is opening a new 1,500-square-foot restaurant next to Slime Time in late summer. It will be open daily for lunch and dinner. “Promenade Saucon[...]
Pa.’s official cocktail unveiled; to benefit those with rare diseases
Get ready for summer with a Watermelon Crush. Two statewide liquor industry associations are joining forces to declare it Pennsylvania’s Official Summer Adult Cocktail of 2024. And one Pennsylvania-based distillery says they’ll use the official drink to raise funds to benefit those suffering from rare diseases. The Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage[...]
Macy’s strikes a deal with buy-out suitor Arkhouse Management Co.
The proposal to take Macy’s Inc. private lives on, but the heat may be coming down a bit. Macy’s Inc. this morning announced it will seat two new independent directors on its board, effective immediately. Richard (Ric) Clark and Richard (Rick) L. Markee will also join the company’s Finance Committee,[...]
New permits to allow off-site alcohol sales
Restaurants and caterers can sell alcohol at an unlimited number of catering events thanks to new legislation that creates Off-Premises Catering Permits. The move will help the hospitality industry make up for losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, industry leaders said. The Off-Premises Catering Permit, separate from a catering or[...]
Jessica Young brings healthy food to the masses
With unhealthy foods saturating the market, Jessica Young knew there was significant – and untapped - demand for healthy alternatives. The Lehigh Valley native is the founder and CEO of Bubble Goods, an online platform that sells 1,000-plus healthy food products and 1,500-plus clean label products directly to consumers in[...]
Sweet treat for Black Friday
Black Friday just got sweeter. While shoppers flood local stores for sales Friday, McDonald’s announced it will start selling its Holiday Pie for a limited time The seasonal treat is made with creamy, smooth custard nestled in a flaky, buttery crust that is glazed with sugar and topped with rainbow[...]
This major department store is rolling out 30 new small-format stores
Macy’s Inc. is preparing to ramp up new store openings off the mall. The company announced it will accelerate expansion of its small-format stores with a plan to nearly triple the number of those units it operates by the fall of 2025. Starting next year, the company plans to open[...]
Holiday shoppers’ festive feelings are falling, but their spending might not be
According to a new consumer survey, the majority of holiday shoppers report that they plan on spending about the same as last year on the season, but negative feelings about the economy and personal finances are still impacting their purchase intentions. “After a year of continued retail declines, this year’s[...]
