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Regional brewers collaborate on lower-alcohol beers
Today’s adults are looking to consume less alcohol. According to a 2025 report from data analytics company Circana, nearly half of adults aged 21+ aim to reduce their alcohol consumption. As a result, some regional craft brewers are responding by creating a lower-alcohol beer. Philadelphia-based Soul Tone is collaborating with Pottstown’s Sly Fox[...]
Moravian Book Shop returning to local management
A Lehigh Valley institution is returning to local hands. Moravian University announced Friday that it is ending its management contract with Barnes & Noble College Booksellers for the Moravian Book Shop on Main Street in Bethlehem by the end of July. The Moravian Book Shop is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the country. [...]
State reps talk tax credits at Sherman Street Beer Company
The State House Finance Committee met at Sherman Street Beer Company in Allentown on Thursday to hear insight from experts in the state’s craft brewing industry, including local brewers and leaders of the Brewers of Pennsylvania trade association, on legislation that would update Pennsylvania’s Malt Beverage Tax Credit program. The bill introduced by state Rep. Ana[...]
Indian motorcycle dealership coming to Whitehall
A new motorcycle dealership is coming to the Lehigh Valley featuring an iconic brand. Keystone hosting a grand opening for its new Indian Motorcycle showroom in Whitehall. The celebration will include a special presentation by the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, which will honor the business with an official citation recognizing its[...]
PA Chamber’s ‘Coolest Thing Made in PA’ winner named
The 2026 PA Chamber’s “Coolest Thing Made in PA” winner has been named. Eat’n Park Smiley Cookie, a bakery item originating in Titusville and served at Eat’n Park restaurants in Pittsburgh, edged Denim Coffee, a small-batch, Shippensburg-based brewer in the competition’s championship round. "From our public bracket launch in mid-March to[...]
PFMA announces annual conference
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) will host its 2026 Annual Conference on May 12–13, at Omni Bedford Springs Resort. The conference will bring together members of the food and beverage industry for two days[...]
Norman’s Hallmark opens at Promenade Saucon Valley
Norman's Hallmark recently opened a new store location at Promenade Saucon Valley in Center Valley. The 5,290-square-foot store marks the continued expansion of the card and specialty gift retailer’s Lehigh Valley presence. According to a press release, the new retail shop features a wide selection of gift items and cards. “Norman’s Hallmark has[...]
World’s largest cigar store coming to Bethlehem
The world’s largest cigar store will soon be coming to the Lehigh Valley. A groundbreaking was held in Bethlehem recently for the headquarters of discount retailer, Cigar Page. J.G. Petrucci Company Inc. broke ground on a 58,545-square-foot[...]
Crayola partners with Luxor to expand manufacturing and sales in India
Easton-based Crayola is expanding into India. The company on Friday announced a strategic long-term partnership with Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd., the leading stationery and writing instrument manufacturer in India. This collaboration will bring the Crayola brand to millions of Indian families. Through this partnership, Crayola and Luxor said in a[...]
Budget Store & Lock opens new secure facility in Stroud Township
The Pocono Chamber of Commerce has helped celebrate the opening of a new business in Stroud Township-- Budget Store and Lock. Budget Store & Lock has opened its newest facility, which it’s calling its "Route 611" location. Built to meet the[...]
PA gaming revenue sees significant rise in February
Pennsylvania’s gaming revenue saw a signifiant rise in February. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming including fantasy contests during February 2026 was $547,103,943, 14.6% above revenue generated in February 2025. The resulting tax revenue during February of this[...]
Fine Wine & Good Spirits celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with sale
Fine Wine & Good Spirits (FW&GS) is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a 10-day flash sale on select spirits and wines. Nineteen selected spirits and wines are 13% to 22% off through March 22. FW&GS is spotlighting its March Cocktail of the Month, the Irish Cream Whiskey Dirty Soda featuring Jameson Triple[...]
