Intervals of clouds and sun, breezy, and more seasonable..
Partly cloudy, brisk, and chilly. There might be a stray flurry or snow shower, mainly across the Poconos.
Updated: March 18, 2023 @ 11:33 am
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
Saladworks, a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving made-to-order salads, wraps, sandwiches and more, is planning to open a location in the 600 block of Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown.
Garry and Ethia Dulorie, operators of the 10-year-old Creative Kids Learning Academy at 2925 W. Emaus Ave. in Allentown, have purchased a neighboring building at 3001 W. Emaus Ave. and plan to renovate the structure to expand their business – which will be renamed The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education – at the property. The Macungie couple is planning to move their daycare to the nearly 4,000-square-foot building, previously home to The Mattress Place store, by the fall.
The South Mall is located at 3300 Lehigh St. in Salisbury Township.
Pat’s Pizza & Bistro in Bethlehem will debut a new food trailer this weekend during a St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bash at The Wooden Match, 61 W. Lehigh St., Bethlehem. Pat’s, which opened five years at 1426 W. Broad St., offers artisan pizza, pasta, sandwiches and other food made from “clean ingredients.”
Frederick’s Meats, a popular destination for homemade beef jerky, ring bologna, sausage and other meat products, will end operations on Sunday, March 19, at the Quakertown Farmers Market. The business has been a staple of the Richland Township market since the 1980s.
Buff City Soap, offering delightfully scented, plant-based soaps that are handmade daily in stores, will hold a grand opening event March 23-26 at 218 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township.
The Ironstone, a gastropub offering “refined comfort food,” which will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration noon April 8 at 120 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown. Pictured is the restaurant’s slow-smoked, St. Louis pork ribs, featuring a house rub.
‘The Pub’, a new dining destination offering beer, wine, cocktails and tavern fare, held a grand opening Thursday at Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Drive, Lower Heidelberg Township.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
Just like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, a business offering freshly baked cookies, cupcakes, and other sweet treats is set to bloom this spring in Lehigh County.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg, owner Jaquelyn Hall-Yurasits said.
The building, at North Main and East Landis streets, previously housed other businesses, including pet supply shop and groomer Critter Corral and, most recently, The Corner Taproom at Sage Alley Brewing.
Jaquelyn’s on Main is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
With her parents, Jim and Diana Hall-Yurasits, Jaquelyn also operates the Red Door Coffee Roaster stand at The Trolley Barn.
Red Door – offering single-origin coffees, blends, flavored coffees and naturally decaffeinated varieties – was established in 2017 next to Diana’s 25-year-old breakfast and lunch restaurant, Diana’s Cafe, on Route 309 in Center Valley.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
The family roasts 100% specialty grade Arabica beans throughout the week to offer coffees at their peak flavor.
Flavored varieties include hazelnut, vanilla nut, “Jamaican Me Crazy” and sea salt caramel mocha, among others.
Jaquelyn, who earned a degree in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship from Penn State University, developed a passion for hospitality and entrepreneurship while growing up at her mother’s restaurant.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
“At Jacquelyn’s on Main, I’m essentially combining the two businesses – Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop and Red Door Coffee Roaster – while also offering space for events,” Jaquelyn said. “So, we’ll have all of our popular sweets that we make from scratch, along with a full coffee bar menu – featuring cappuccino, lattes and other drinks made from the coffee that we roast ourselves.”
“We’re also going to have light breakfast and lunch. We won’t necessarily be a cafe, but we’ll have items like oatmeat, fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, avocado toast, cold-cut sandwiches and salads.”
Popular items from Jaquelyn’s Sweet Shop, including chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake by the slice and jumbo peanut butter-filled cupcakes, will carry over to the Coopersburg venue, Jaquelyn said.
The 35-seat shop, featuring a mix of dining and lounge furniture, will feature private event space for an additional roughly 40 guests.
Customers also will be able to order custom cakes, cupcakes, dessert bars and other sweet treats for weddings, birthday parties and other special occasions.
To stay up-to-date on Jacquelyn’s on Main’s progress, follow the business’ Facebook page. Info: 610-360-0440.
Jaquelyn’s on Main, a sweet shop, coffee house and private event facility, is expected to open in mid-April at 201 N. Main St. in Coopersburg. The venue is an extension of Jacquelyn’s Sweet Shop, a baked goods stand that opened in 2021 at The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A chain known for its freshly prepared salads is expanding its regional footprint with a new location in downtown Allentown.
Saladworks, a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving made-to-order salads, wraps, sandwiches and more, is coming soon to the 600 block of Hamilton Street, next to Split Pine Axe Throwing, according to window signage. Full story here.
Saladworks, a fast-casual restaurant franchise serving made-to-order salads, wraps, sandwiches and more, is planning to open a location in the 600 block of Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown Zoning Hearing Board approved the demolition of existing buildings to make way for a new hotel Monday night at city hall.
The proposal offered by City Center Investment Corp. calls to demolish properties at 949-959 Hamilton St. to create space for a 55,000-square-foot, five-story, 140-room hotel with a ground-story bar and restaurant. Read more here.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown Planning Commission tabled again a land development plan for a new fast-food restaurant Tuesday afternoon.
The plan, offered by Allentown PA Development LLC, involves building a 2,475-square-foot Popeyes restaurant with drive-thru at 701 N. 19th St. Read more.
Garry and Ethia Dulorie, operators of the 10-year-old Creative Kids Learning Academy at 2925 W. Emaus Ave. in Allentown, have purchased a neighboring building at 3001 W. Emaus Ave. and plan to renovate the structure to expand their business – which will be renamed The Lehigh School Academy of Early Education – at the property. The Macungie couple is planning to move their daycare to the nearly 4,000-square-foot building, previously home to The Mattress Place store, by the fall.
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The owners of a longstanding childcare center are expanding the facility and changing its name in south Allentown.
Garry and Ethia Dulorie, operators of the 10-year-old Creative Kids Learning Academy at 2925 W. Emaus Ave., have purchased a neighboring building at 3001 W. Emaus Ave. (near Giant Food & Drugstore) and plan to renovate the structure to expand their business at the property, according to a news release.
The Macungie couple is planning to move their daycare to the nearly 4,000-square-foot building, previously home to The Mattress Place store, by the fall following improvements. Full story here.
BETHLEHEM, Pa.— Stefano’s restaurant is tumbling down.
Crews began demolition Monday on Linden Street in Bethlehem, paving the way for a smaller eatery and 61 apartments. Read more here.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Wells Fargo will close a Bethlehem office on Easton Avenue in June, as mobile banking moves ahead and some branches are left behind.
The branch at Rodgers Street and Easton Avenue will close June 7. The office is near the intersection of Stefko Boulevard and Easton Avenue, in the corner of a strip mall. It is known as the Rodgers Street branch, although the main road passing it is Easton Avenue. Read more.
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. — The Christmas Barn, a long-vacant but well-remembered store in Northampton County, is available for $3.65 million.
The property has been little used for years, but it covers 3.1 acres on the busy Easton Avenue corridor in Bethlehem Township where open space and available properties have been falling like dominoes. The large red building is across from the township municipal campus. Full story here.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A Northampton County judge has overturned a decision by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to not renew the liquor license of a popular tavern in south Bethlehem.
Judge John Morganelli issued a reprieve Thursday to the Tally Ho Tavern on West 4th Street. Read more here.
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. — A Lehigh Valley fitness facility is continuing to bulk up its regional presence with a new location at a Lehigh County shopping center.
SuperSets, which promises to help customers “get the body you deserve,” is planning to open its third gym on April 1 in a 19,000-square-foot space at the back of the South Mall, 3300 Lehigh St., Salisbury Township, owner Ed Frack said. Read more.
The South Mall is located at 3300 Lehigh St. in Salisbury Township.
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A longstanding tenant of Bethlehem’s Westgate Mall has found a new home amid the shopping center’s ongoing redevelopment.
Amateur Athlete, a popular retailer selling skateboards, longboards, casual wear, swimwear, shoes and accessories like sunglasses, is planning to move to Bethlehem’s Lehigh Shopping Center, 2100 W. Union Blvd., the business announced on its Instagram page.
The store will continue to operate at Westgate, its home for more than 35 years, through the end of March. Full story here.
LOWER MOUNT BETHEL TWP., Pa. – A new destination for smash burgers, empanadas and other freshly prepared options is satisfying appetites in the Lehigh Valley.
Karma’s Kitchen, a food truck serving made-to-order dishes such as breakfast sandwiches, cheesesteaks and fresh-cut fries, opened March 1 at South Delaware Drive (Route 611) and Front Street in the Martins Creek section of Lower Mount Bethel Township. Read more here.
Pat’s Pizza & Bistro in Bethlehem will debut a new food trailer this weekend during a St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bash at The Wooden Match, 61 W. Lehigh St., Bethlehem. Pat’s, which opened five years at 1426 W. Broad St., offers artisan pizza, pasta, sandwiches and other food made from “clean ingredients.”
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A restaurant known for its artisan pizzas and pasta flights is leveling up its services in Bethlehem.
Pat’s Pizza & Bistro, offering specialty sandwiches, entrees and other food made from “clean ingredients” at 1426 W. Broad St., will soon be debuting a new food trailer and brunch menu.
First, Pat’s is bringing its tasty concept on the road with a custom-made food trailer – serving up pizza, appetizers and more – beginning Friday at a St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bash at The Wooden Match, 61 W. Lehigh St., Bethlehem, Pat’s owner Yiannis Kyziridis said. Read more.
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. — A popular destination for homemade beef jerky, ring bologna, sausage and other meat products is bidding farewell this weekend at the Quakertown Farmers Market.
Frederick’s Meats, which has been a staple of the Richland Township market since the 1980s, will end operations on Sunday. Full story here.
Frederick’s Meats, a popular destination for homemade beef jerky, ring bologna, sausage and other meat products, will end operations on Sunday, March 19, at the Quakertown Farmers Market. The business has been a staple of the Richland Township market since the 1980s.
PLUMSTEAD TWP., Pa. — Just in time for March Madness, a prime destination for beers, burgers, and basketball viewing has opened in Bucks County.
PJW Restaurant Group, operating six different dining concepts comprising 29 restaurants throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania, on Monday celebrated the opening of its 22nd P.J. Whelihan’s Pub + Restaurant at 4379 W. Swamp Rd. in Plumstead Township, just north of Doylestown, according to a news release. Read more here.
RICHLAND TWP., Pa. – A retail chain coming soon to the Quakertown area wants to “make life smell wonderful, one handmade soap at a time.”
Buff City Soap, offering delightfully scented, plant-based soaps that are handmade daily in stores, will hold a grand opening event March 23-26 at 218 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township.
Grand opening deals include 20% off total purchases, 30% off purchases of $100 or more and buy one laundry soap, get one 50% off. Read more.
Buff City Soap, offering delightfully scented, plant-based soaps that are handmade daily in stores, will hold a grand opening event March 23-26 at 218 N. West End Blvd. in Richland Township.
HILLTOWN TWP., Pa. — One of the country’s largest home discount retailers is celebrating its regional expansion in Bucks County.
Big Lots, with more than 1,425 stores in 48 states and an e-commerce platform featuring expanded fulfillment and delivery capabilities, will host a grand opening of its newest store at 709 Route 113 in Hilltown Township, just outside Souderton, on Saturday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 8:45 a.m. Full story here.
BOYERTOWN, Pa. — A pair of restaurant veterans are breathing new life into a longstanding dining destination in downtown Boyertown.
Executive chef John Hanna and general manager Christina Marshall are heading operations at The Ironstone, a gastropub offering “refined comfort food,” which will hold a grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration noon April 8 at 120 E. Philadelphia Ave., according to a news release. Read more here.
The Ironstone, a gastropub offering “refined comfort food,” which will hold a ribbon-cutting celebration noon April 8 at 120 E. Philadelphia Ave. in Boyertown. Pictured is the restaurant’s slow-smoked, St. Louis pork ribs, featuring a house rub.
SHILLINGTON, Pa. — A new full-service beauty salon in Berks County wants to help its clients look and feel their best.
Chapter 28 Beauty, offering hair cutting and styling, waxing, facials, makeup services and more, will hold a grand opening celebration with light refreshments from 2 until 7 p.m. on Saturday at 31 N. Miller St. in Shillington, according to a news release.
In celebration of its opening, Chapter 28 Beauty will offer free select services to the first 28 people who come into the salon and book an appointment. Full story here.
LONGSWAMP TWP., Pa. — Skiers and snowboarders will have one last chance to hit the slopes in Berks County this season.
Bear Creek Mountain Resort in Longswamp Township announced Wednesday the 2023 ski and snowboard season will end Sunday, March 19, at 4 p.m. Read more here.
LOWER HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Older adults can now enjoy their favorite brews and burgers while mingling with friends and family at a senior living community in Berks County.
‘The Pub,’ a new dining destination offering beer, wine, cocktails and tavern fare, held a grand opening Thursday at Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Drive, Lower Heidelberg Township, according to a news release. Read more.
‘The Pub’, a new dining destination offering beer, wine, cocktails and tavern fare, held a grand opening Thursday at Phoebe Berks, 1 Reading Drive, Lower Heidelberg Township.
CRESCO, Pa. – A licensed professional planner testified before the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors that a proposed new resort in Monroe County would generate $3.9 million in tax revenues for the township, the Pocono Mountain School District, the county and the state.
Planner Erik W. Hetzel was introduced as a witness during the fourth night of an ongoing conditional-use hearing for the resort in the Pocono Mountain region Thursday.
JSPA Realty LLC, has proposed a master development plan for the Hawthorne Mount Pocono Resort, a mixed-use facility consisting of a lodge, three restaurants, separate villas, pools, a spa and related features. Read more.
{{description}}
Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
Get Breaking News, Headlines and Weather delivered directly to your inbox.
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
Breaking news alerts from 69News.
Your source for important local government and business events delivered Tue – Fri
Complete forecast from 69 News meteorologists delivered every morning around 6am
The latest headlines plus find out what’s coming up tonight on 69News. Delivered weekday afternoons
Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.