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Allentown Planning Commission OKs land development plan for boutique hotel
The proposal offered by City Center Investment Corp. calls to demolish 949-959 Hamilton Street properties to build a 58,400 square-foot, five-story 140-room hotel with 4,300 square feet of restaurant and → Read More
Hamilton Street demolition gets green light to make way for 140-room hotel
City Center plans to demolish the Allentown properties to make way for a 55,000-square-foot, five-story, 140-room hotel with a bar and restaurant. → Read More
Developer delays hearing for proposed Bethlehem Twp. Wawa complex
The delay was requested by the applicant, Wagner Enterprises, who is seeking to build a Wawa, a bank and apartment units at 4900 Freemansburg Ave. → Read More
Easton is 'strong,' Panto says during annual address
An improvement in Easton's financial status, a decrease in crime and giving city residents preference for city jobs were among the topics the mayor discussed. → Read More
Bethlehem brainstorms strategies to address 'housing crisis'
City leaders are looking at ways to create and maintain affordable housing in Bethlehem. → Read More
Bethlehem to seek $2M for blighted Goodman Furniture building rehab
The former furniture store, located at 30-32 E. Third St., is set to become developed into a mixed-use project with retail, commercial and office space. → Read More
Majestic Realty proposes manufacturing facility on 300-acre Airport Road complex
A representative for the developer says there is a tenant for the 197,000-square-foot facility proposed for Hanover Township, Northampton County. → Read More
Upper Macungie OKs warehouse land development plan
The plan for 1001 Glenlivet Drive involves a 39,870-square-foot warehouse featuring five loading docks, three loading spaces and 25 parking spaces. → Read More
Palmer Twp. holds hearing for developer Atiyeh's proposed trucking terminal
The project, offered by Exchange 12 and developer Abe Atiyeh, features two structures on a 36-acre lot at 1492 Van Buren Road. → Read More
Another Wawa? Planners review 3rd proposed for Bethlehem Twp.
The proposal for a new Wawa and 60-unit apartment building is slated for 4457 Easton Ave., between Blue Grillhouse and Farmersville Road. → Read More
Bethlehem ZHB tables proposed apartment complex review
The proposal, offered by New Jersey-based BAXL-LLC, calls for the development of three five story buildings and one four-story building totaling 317 apartment units. → Read More
Non-city residents could pay more to swim in Easton
Easton City Council has proposed an increase in fees for non-resident visitors to its two public pools. → Read More
Easton City Council advances proposed Centre Square hotel
Easton City Council approved a certificate of appropriateness for design and materials of a proposed hotel on Wednesday night at city hall. → Read More
Lehigh County OKs $900K in relief funds for nonprofits
The third round of the county's COVID-19 relief nonprofit grant program will see more than 50 nonprofits receive a total of $904,000. → Read More
Meeting involving vacant gas station off Route 22 in Bethlehem Twp. canceled
Bethlehem Township zoners won't be hearing a challenge Wednesday night to redevelop a long-vacant Exxon gas station into a convenience store. → Read More
Bethlehem Twp. OKs $1.2M security release for Traditions of America improvements
The applicant's successful completion of improvements was verified by the township's assistant and geotechnical engineers. → Read More
More traffic expected from S. Whitehall warehouse to be used by Walgreens
Walgreens wants to use the warehouse on Chapmans Road in South Whitehall Township as a facility to fill prescriptions. → Read More
Bethlehem Twp. continues appeal for proposed Wawa at Harvey's Corner
During testimony, a real estate engineer for Wawa acknowledged the company knew the project was not permitted in the zoning districts but proceeded anyway. → Read More
Public speaks on proposed sober living facility in South Whitehall
Some people recalled their own recovery experiences at a sober living facility, while others argued that it's too close to Cetronia Elementary School. → Read More
Allentown planners OK City Center entertainment venue proposal
City Center said the project would cater to events "too small for the PPL Arena." → Read More