Evan Jones
The Morning Call
Allentown, PA, United States
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After SVB, Signature Bank failures, here’s how Lehigh Valley banks say they’re different
Banks in the Lehigh Valley tell customers that better business practices will keep them from suffering the same fate of Silicon Valley and Signature banks. → Read More
After reboot, Americus Hotel finding new life in downtown Allentown
Since the reopening in July 21, the guests are finding their way back to the historic Americus Hotel, according to its owners. → Read More
‘A threat to all of us’: Antisemitism summit discusses ways to fight back against hate
“Every single one of us has a role to play in making it clear that antisemitism is a threat to all of us, not just those of us who are Jewish,” U.S. Rep. Susan Wild said. → Read More
Snow mostly stayed away from the Lehigh Valley, but more may be coming
For a lot of the Lehigh Valley, Friday night’s snow didn’t amount to much, but more could be on the way. → Read More
Foul play not suspected in case of missing Lehigh University student
Lehigh University is saying that foul play is not suspected in the disappearance of student Daniel Lee, who has been missing since Jan. 20. → Read More
One of the men behind Stuffed Puffs, Freshpet has a new food operation in the Lehigh Valley
Rich Thompson said hydration and powdered drinks are a growing industry as environmentally conscious people cut back on using plastic in favor of reusable bottles. → Read More
A medical building has been purchased for nearly $70 million by a company with ties to PPL Center
A large medical office building in Upper Macungie Township has been sold for nearly $70 million. → Read More
Trans-Bridge Lines finds new stop in Allentown
Trans-Bridge Lines has found a new stop in downtown Allentown. → Read More
Slain police officer Christopher Fitzgerald honored on Lehigh Valley billboards
Billboards are honoring slain Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald at several locations in the Lehigh Valley. → Read More
Walmart workers at Bethlehem distribution center given 90 days to find new jobs; company denies mass layoff
Walmart is paying affected employees for 90 days to find jobs at other company locations. → Read More
‘We didn’t want to get stale.’ Lehigh Valley country club spending millions on 1st major upgrades in 30 years
The Lehigh County club is renovating its 18-hole course, adding a pool bar and restaurant area, a permanent indoor tennis and multipurpose structure and renovations to the the clubhouse. → Read More
Has the tide turned in battle over warehouses? More municipalities are starting to restrict them
Some are resisting the Lehigh Valley becoming the “storage close of the Northeast.” → Read More
Has the tide turned in battle over warehouses? More municipalities are starting to restrict them
Some are resisting the Lehigh Valley becoming the “storage close of the Northeast.” → Read More
Has the tide turned in battle over warehouses? More municipalities are starting to restrict them
Some are resisting the Lehigh Valley becoming the “storage close of the Northeast.” → Read More
Will Allentown’s 33-story ‘pencil’ tower ever be built? A new owner will have to do it
The Landmark Tower property at Ninth and Walnut streets has been listed for sale. → Read More
OSHA cites Lehigh Valley company for woodchipper accident that killed teen
The Lehigh Valley tree service company that employed a 17-year-old who was killed in a woodchipper accident last summer has been cited by OSHA and could face fines totaling more than $136,000. → Read More
Allentown Bus Terminal to shut down; Trans-Bridge to continue stopping in city
Trans-Bridge lines said the Allentown Bus Terminal will be closing permanently. → Read More
Are the ‘days of the Croc Rock’ coming back? Music Hall and boutique hotel proposed for downtown Allentown.
City Center has proposed 140-room hotel at the site of the former Rialto Theater. It is also planning to build an new entertainment center on the block. → Read More
Allentown averages 5 traffic deaths a year. It’s getting federal money to try to bring that number down.
Allentown will receive $312,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to help cut down on accidents on its streets. → Read More
Rock slides closed Route 611 for months. The financial toll may be ruinous for businesses and residents.
Businesses in the Northampton County borough of Portland are coping with an extended detour of Route 611 through the Delaware Water Gap and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area into Monroe County. → Read More