WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – With Black Friday just around the corner, the tenant roster at the Lehigh Valley’s largest shopping mall is undergoing some changes.
The Lehigh Valley Mall, at MacArthur Road and Route 22 in Whitehall Township, in recent months has bid farewell to a handful of tenants, including Dino Sweets, Tasty Bitez, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant and Coming Attractions Jewelers.
On the flip side, several other tenants – including Indigenous Hands by Kichwas Arts, Drink Fresh by Djurdjura, Madison Jewelers, World of Art, Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, Star Park Indoor Playground, Dry Goods and Lehigh Home Décor & Curtains – have recently joined the mall’s lineup.
Various other businesses are planning to either join or leave the Lehigh Valley Mall in the coming months.
Tenants that are departing the mall include Chick-fil-A and Jennifer’s Unique Boutique, the latter of which plans to relocate to a new location in Kutztown, Berks County.
Businesses that are coming soon to the mall include Danou Hair, Nori Japan and Dunkin’.
New additions
Holiday shoppers in search of the perfect gift for everyone on their list have several new options to check out at the Lehigh Valley Mall.
First, Indigenous Hands by Kichwas Arts opened earlier this month on the mall’s lower level near Verizon Wireless.
Indigenous Hands by Kichwas Arts operates at the Lehigh Valley Mall.
Indigenous Hands offers a variety of handmade Ecuadorian goods, including specialty jewelry, alpaca blankets, alpaca sweaters and alpaca ponchos.
The store is operated by husband and wife Marcelo Cachiguango and Erika Cabascango, who create some of the goods themselves.
Shoppers can browse the couple’s handmade jewelry and hand-carved stone pieces. Other artisan goods include alpaca wool hats, figurines, keychains and dreamcatchers.
Indigenous Hands by Kichwas Arts operates at the Lehigh Valley Mall.
Drink Fresh by Djurdjura opened in early October on the mall’s upper level across from LensCrafters.
It occupies space that was previously home to other eateries, including Subway, Almost Vegan and, most recently, Spice N Shake.
Drink Fresh by Djurdjura customers can enjoy a wide variety of freshly prepared smoothies, juices, acai bowls, Dubai chocolate cups and more.
Drink Fresh by Djurdura operates at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
Madison Jewelers, offering a wide array of specialty jewelry, opened in September on the mall’s upper level near VIP Fashion.
The business occupies a kiosk that was previously home to Coming Attractions Jewelers, which closed over the summer.
Madison Jewelers offer a large selection of ring, bracelet and necklace designs, and custom jewelry also is available.
Madison Jewelers operates at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
Shoppers can browse gold, sterling silver and stainless steel pieces, among others.
Other new tenants opening earlier this year include World of Art, offering unique artwork showcasing popular athletes, musicians, movie characters and more; Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, offering specialty wines, brick-oven pizzas and more; Star Park Indoor Playground & Party, a multi-level indoor playground for children; Dry Goods, a women’s fashion retailer offering clothing, shoes and accessories; furniture and home decor shop Lehigh Home Decor & Curtains; Colombian eatery and bakery D’Colombia Restaurant & Bakery; candy store Sugar Bear; children’s fashion retailer Carter’s; men’s fashion retailer Address for Him; teen and women’s fashion retailer Waikiki; jewelry store Joseph & Co. Jewelers; and global value retailer MINISO, offering a variety of “trendy lifestyle products.”
A Dry Goods store operates at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
Also, airsoft shooting range Battlestar recently relocated to a lower-level space that previously housed Fit Leggy.
Coming soon to the mall are Dunkin’, Danou Hair and Nori Japan.
Dunkin’, the country’s largest coffee and doughnuts brand, is coming soon to the Lehigh Valley Mall’s lower level near the escalators.
The new Dunkin’ location will occupy a kiosk that was previously home to a Starbucks location, which closed last year.
A Dunkin’ location is coming soon to the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
A target opening date for the new Dunkin’ kiosk has not yet been announced.
Danou Hair, offering wigs, extensions, hair care products and more, is expected to open in early December on the mall’s upper level near JCPenney.
The new beauty destination will occupy an updated space that previously housed various other retail tenants, including GNC and, most recently, Perfume Galaxy.
Danou Hair has a target opening date of Dec. 1, according to the business’ Instagram page.
Danou Hair is coming soon to the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
Nori Japan, an eatery offering Japanese cuisine, is coming soon to a lower-level space that previously housed Tasty Bitez.
The new Nori Japan restaurant will provide a full range of Japanese dishes, including teriyaki options freshly prepared right in front of customers on a tepanyaki grill, according to an online description.
Other menu highlights will include tempura, sesame chicken, kushiyaki and assorted sushi rolls.
“Our dishes are prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients,” the online description reads. “Our Japanese recipes are developed by master chefs with care to deliver the highest quality and authenticity.”
Nori Japan is coming soon to a lower-level space at the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township.
A target opening date for the new Nori Japan location has not been announced.
Recent and upcoming departures
White the Lehigh Valley Mall is welcoming several new tenants, others are bidding farewell.
Dino Sweets, offering freshly prepared mini doughnuts, churros, milkshakes and more, on Oct. 16 closed its kiosk on the mall’s upper level.
Dino Sweets’ Lehigh Valley Mall location operated for five years, and its closure was primarily due to increasing rent, owner Eddie Pagan said.
The mall management team also requested that Pagan spend money to upgrade the kiosk without extending a long-term contract to Dino Sweets, Pagan said.
A mall representative did not respond to a message seeking comment on Dino Sweets’ departure.
“We’re proud to have represented our community and brought a little color, sweetness, and culture to the mall,” an announcement on Dino Sweets’ Facebook page reads. “However, it’s disappointing to see how little support there is for small local businesses that work hard to grow and serve.”
Other businesses departing the Lehigh Valley Mall in recent months include Tasty Bitez, a fast-casual eatery offering burgers, cheesteaks, gyros, fried chicken, salads and more; Coming Attractions Jewelers, a jewelry kiosk offering high-quality rings, bracelets, necklaces and more; and Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, a full-service restaurant and craft brewery that closed alongside other Iron Hill locations due to ongoing financial challenges.
An Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant location has closed at the Lehigh Valley Mall’s outdoor lifestyle center, 950 Lehigh Lifestyle Center, Whitehall Township.
Earlier in 2025, the mall also said goodbye to fashion retailers Forever 21 and Austin 5, leggings store Fit Leggy, fast-casual eatery Spice n Shake and Pocono Brewery Company’s Lehigh Valley taproom. The craft brewery and family restaurant’s flagship location continues to operate in the Swiftwater section of Pocono Township, Monroe County.
Businesses set to depart Lehigh Valley Mall in the coming months include Jennifer’s Unique Boutique and Chick-fil-A.
Jennifer’s Unique Boutique, a store carrying handmade gifts, home decor, personal care products and other items from more than 50 local vendors, will operate at the Lehigh Valley Mall’s outdoor lifestyle center until Dec. 24 as owner Jennifer Smith plans to relocate the multi-merchant market to Kutztown in the new year.
Jennifer’s Unique Boutique plans to depart the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township and relocate to North White Oak Street in Kutztown.
Jennifer’s new Kutztown location is expected to open in mid-January at 16 N. White Oak St., next to the Strand Theatre, just off West Main Street, Smith said.
Jennifer’s carries a unique mix of merchandise, including hand-crafted home decor, clothing, fashion accessories such as jewelry and hats, throw pillows, pictures frames, garden décor, tumblers and other drinkware, candles and wax melts, soaps and lotions and holiday decorations such as wreaths, stockings and ornaments.
Top-selling items include hand-made crafts and collectibles such as Funko Pop! figures.
Jennifer’s Unique Boutique plans to depart the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township and relocate to North White Oak Street in Kutztown.
A lot of people come in for the Funko Pops and the Lego guys. We’ll still have that. There are snacks and homemade fudge, nuts, dip mixes; candles, wax melts, soaps, garden décor, tumblers, drinkware, holiday items – ornaments.
The Kutztown location is closer to Smith’s home in Topton, but that’s not the main reason for the upcoming move.
Smith has been frustrated by the mall management teams’s requests to relocate her business to different spaces in the mall over the past several years.
Since opening in 2021, the boutique has been forced to move at least four times to different mall locations, Smith said.
Each move is costly and confuses customers, Smith said.
Smith said she decided to move out of Whitehall earlier this fall after mall management contacted her to let her know that another prospective tenant was interested in the boutique’s current space.
Jennifer’s Unique Boutique plans to depart the Lehigh Valley Mall in Whitehall Township and relocate to North White Oak Street in Kutztown.
“We’re a small business,” Smith lamented.
“Every time that we move, we have permit fees and inspections, and then we have to close a while. It’s a lot of work. We’re just a small business, and we have to move everything ourselves.”
With the business regularly shuffling locations, people also get confused about where the boutique is located, Smith added. As a result, sales have suffered in recent years.
“We’ve lost so many customers,” she said. “We get people who come into our current location and are surprised that we’re still around because the last that they saw us was down near Macy’s.”
Smith sees a better fit for her boutique in Kutztown, where she’s signed a year lease for the business.
“It’s also 10 minutes from my house, and because I’m from this area, I feel like we’ll get so much more community support,” Smith said of the Kutztown location.
A Lehigh Valley Mall representative did not respond to a message seeking comment on the upcoming departure of Jennifer’s Unique Boutique.
Also set to depart the mall soon is Chick-fil-A.
The quick-service restaurant company, known for its freshly-prepared chicken selections, is located on the mall’s lower level, near the mall’s main entrance.
In the summer, Chick-fil-A, Inc. provided a statement, indicating that the Lehigh Valley Mall location would close early next year.
However, on-site managers recently told 69 News that the restaurant’s last day of business would be at the end of December.
“It has been our pleasure to serve each and every Guest at this location for the past 27 years, and we look forward to continuing to serve the surrounding community at our nearby locations,” Chick-fil-A, Inc.’s July statement reads.
Chick-fil-A has been a fixture at the mall for almost three decades, with the restaurant originally operating on the mall’s upper level.
Chick-fil-A is a family-owned and privately held company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy, according to a company description.
More than 200,000 team members are employed by local owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
A handful of other Chick-fil-A restaurants operate in the Lehigh Valley, including another Whitehall restaurant at 2610 MacArthur Road.
More Lehigh County news
Hanover Township renders verdict on plan for new Raising Cane’s restaurant
HANOVER TWP., Pa. – Hanover Township Council in Lehigh County granted preliminary/final land development plan for a fast-food restaurant during a special meeting Wednesday night at the township building.
The plan involves a 3,000-square-foot Raising Cane’s establishment on the site of the former 4,500-square-foot Friendly’s restaurant at 1836 Catasauqua Road, near its intersection with Airport Road. The approval was granted with 16 conditions and six waivers.
Cane’s officials said Wednesday night that demolition is scheduled for spring 2026, with construction expected to take six months. Full story here.
Beloved Allentown store Karl Ehmer’s to close after 50 years
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A neighborhood shop in Allentown that’s been in business for 50 years is closing its doors at the end of the month.
But the community isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet.
70-year-old Leo Osanitsch starts his day by putting on his apron and cap when opening up his shop Karl Ehmer Quality Meats in Allentown. Read more here.
Score Lehigh Valley Phantoms apparel, collectibles and more at new pro shop
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Just in time for holiday shopping, a new destination for Lehigh Valley Phantoms jerseys, hats, toys and other merch has opened in Lehigh County.
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms Pro Shop, offering Lehigh Valley Phantoms apparel, home decor, collectibles and more, opened to the public on Tuesday at 701 Hamilton St. in downtown Allentown, according to store team lead Jessica Kinnaman.
The shop occupies a renovated space that previously housed 99 Bottles gastropub on the ground floor of PPL Center.
Individuals can shop a wide array of Lehigh Valley Phantoms items, including apparel such as jerseys, T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, sweatpants, coats and onesies, along with footwear and fashion accessories such as socks, slippers, jewelry, ballcaps and winter hats. Read more.
The Lehigh Valley Phantoms Pro Shop operates on the ground floor of PPL Center, next to Chickie’s & Pete’s, on Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown.
Taco lovers, rejoice! Geakers opening a new location
COPLAY, Pa. – If you can’t resist the lure of a legendary Geakers taco, you’re going to be very interested in what’s coming to a small Lehigh County borough in the new year.
The Geake family is announcing a new partnership with the American Club of Coplay (ACC). Geakers will run a new location out of the ACC social hall and bar at 300 Cherry Street.
“It’s a place we want to be,” said Jared Geake, who runs the family business with his parents, Martha and Kevin, along with his wife, Katie. “It’s right in the middle of where we’re the busiest in the summertime with our food truck. Northampton, Whitehall, Schnecksville, those areas are where we usually do the best. So to open up a location smack dab in the middle there, it was a no brainer.” Full story here.
Geakers operates a location at 3531 Freemansburg Ave. in Bethlehem Township.
New outdoor café proposed for downtown Allentown commercial building
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A new outdoor café could be coming to downtown Allentown.
Plans for One Center Square include a café connected to the building at 702 W. Hamilton St.
City Center Group, the property owner, has requested the outdoor café as part of its development of the former Merchants National Bank, which is planned as a commercial building with businesses on the upper floors. The developer believes the café will be a major selling point in getting new business into the building.
Allentown City Council voted Wednesday to approve a resolution to authorize the encroachment of the proposed outdoor café into the public right-of-way by 35 feet at the widest point. Read more here.
Rendering for the northeast corner of 702 W. Hamilton St., Allentown.
Check out Lehigh Valley’s newest Giant supermarket
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. – A popular grocery store chain on Friday debuted its new Lehigh Valley location with giveaways and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The GIANT Company’s new Salisbury Township store, located within the South Mall shopping center at 3300 Lehigh St., opened its doors at 8 a.m. Friday.
The new 68,000-square-foot store and on-site fuel station replaces the company’s former, nearby store and fuel facility at 3015 West Emmaus Ave.
The new store is operating from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Read more.
Easton, Bethlehem area updates
‘My heart and soul’: Celebrity chef rebrands butcher and sandwich shop, Italian kitchen in Easton
EASTON, Pa. – A popular spot for classic Italian heroes, signature ciabatta paninis and other freshly prepared specialties has a new name, look and expanded menu in Northampton County.
Celebrated Italian chef and “MasterChef” Season 4 winner Luca Manfè on Wednesday unveiled a new chapter for his beloved Easton Public Market business.
Formerly known as Mangia Carne, the business – a combination sandwich shop, butcher shop and Italian market and kitchen – has been rebranded to Luca and Sons to reflect Manfè’s full ownership and personal vision.
“I’m a family guy, and I wanted the business to be more family oriented,” Manfè told 69 News.
“My sons are 9 and 11 years old, and I love my boys. It’s my hope that they will work with me within the next few years, but ultimately, they’re going to do what they want to do the most as they get older. There’s no pressure.” Read more.
Pictured is Luca Manfé, winner of MasterChef Season 4 and a celebrated Italian chef.
Restaurant chain’s 1st Lehigh Valley location opening soon at Madison Farms
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. – A fast-casual restaurant chain is expanding its footprint in Northampton County.
The first Lehigh Valley location of Tikka Shack, offering a variety of Indian specialties in a friendly, casual atmosphere, is expected to open in early December at the Madison Farms shopping center, at 4817 Freemansburg Ave., Suite 105, in Bethlehem Township.
The new fast-casual eatery will occupy an end unit that previously housed other restaurants, including Steak ‘n Shake and, most recently, Wiz Kidz. Full story here.
New wine bar, art emporium making a splash in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Wine and art lovers, raise a glass to a fun, new hangout spot in Northampton County.
Unwine Vineyards Wine Bar & Art Emporium, a venue offering wine, beer and cocktails along with local artisan goods such as paintings, candles and herbal remedies, will hold a grand opening celebration noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at 309 E. Third St. in Bethlehem.
The new venue, which held a soft opening in mid-October, occupies a roughly 350-square-foot spot on the ground floor of Taylor Flats, a newly constructed, five-story apartment complex at East Third and Taylor streets, near Wondaffle.
The enterprise is a comeback of sorts as Unwine co-owners Joel Ritter and Mary Reshetar previously operated their business’ original iteration – known as Unwine with Art – from 2019 to 2020 on North Second Street in downtown Easton. Read more here.
Unwine Vineyards Wine Bar & Art Emporium co-owners Mary Reshetar and Joel Ritter pose inside the newly opened venue at 309 E. Third St. in Bethlehem.
Parkland grad opens new vintage clothing shop, featuring ‘fun, unique items,’ this weekend
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new destination for retro fashions is welcoming shoppers in Northampton County.
Yung Esau’s Vintage Shop, offering vintage clothing, accessories and other items from the 1980s through the early 2000s, held a soft opening on Friday at 97 E. Broad St. in Bethlehem, owner Aaron Stutz told 69 News.
Over the next two weekends, the store will hold soft opening events, noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 21-23 and Nov. 28-30, Stutz said.
Starting Thursday, Dec. 4, the following regular hours commence: noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Read more.
Yung Esau’s Vintage Shop owner Aaron Stutz poses inside his new store, set to open Friday at 97 E. Broad St. in Bethlehem.
‘We will miss you all’: Lehigh Valley discount store holds closing sale
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A destination for bargain hunters and budget-savvy shoppers is bidding farewell in Northampton County.
Happy Dollar & Discount, a discount store offering a wide array of housewares, personal care products, holiday décor and more, is tentatively set to close on Dec. 31 at 509 Wyandotte St. in Bethlehem, according to a store operator, who had no further comment.
A store closing sale is underway, with all items discounted 50% off their original prices.
“As many of you know, we are closing our store at the end of this year,” an announcement on the business’ Facebook page reads.
“We truly appreciate the love and support our customers have given us over the years. We are thankful for the wonderful opportunity, the experiences, and the memories we’ve shared while running Happy Dollar for the past ten years. It has been an honor serving our community. We will miss you all and wish you a safe, joyful, and blessed holiday season.” Full story here.
‘Hits all the right notes’: Bethlehem business chosen for Made in America Holiday Gift Guide
A longstanding Lehigh Valley business is garnering national attention.
High Strung Studios, known for its unique, hand-crafted guitar string jewelry, has been selected for The 2025 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, a national guide of American-made gifts and holiday supplies that launched on Nov. 12, according to a news release.
“For the music lover on your list, High Strung Studios hits all the right notes,” the guide reads.
“This woman-owned business transforms real guitar strings into beautiful, handcrafted jewelry made right here in the USA. Each bracelet, necklace, and pair of earrings carries a touch of rhythm and a whole lot of heart, making them perfect for anyone who finds joy in a good song. Thoughtful, unique, and full of holiday cheer, these gifts truly strike a chord.” Read more here.
Following fire, family-run business set to rebound at new Bethlehem location
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Just in time for holiday shopping, a popular retailer is almost ready to welcome customers to its new location in the Christmas City.
The Gemeral Store, offering natural home decor, gemstones, minerals and more, will soon open at its new location at 216 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem.
The business’ former grand reopening date of Nov. 8 was pushed back, but the store recently obtained a necessary permit and has a certificate of occupancy inspection scheduled for Friday, Nov. 21, co-owner Ted Chiaparas announced on the business’ Facebook page.
“Assuming everything goes well, we’re off to the races,” Chiaparas said. “So, we’re hoping to have our grand opening the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend. So, stay tuned for details.” Read more.
The Gemeral Store will soon reopen at its new location at 216 W. Broad St. in Bethlehem.
Shoppe at Hotel Bethlehem unveils collectible ornament, custom local art gifts
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, a popular Christmas City spot is helping individuals score unique and cherished gifts.
This year, The Shoppe at Hotel Bethlehem has man new, custom items to put under the tree or send to loved ones who can’t make it home for the holidays.
“We went custom crazy this year,” said JoAnn Haines, director of hotel decor and retail operations.
“People are tired of cheap online junk and big box store plastic. They want quality gifts with meaning from places they love. And boy do we have a lot of them. There’s a canvas print of the Star of Bethlehem gleaming over Bethlehem’s Central Moravian Church, hand painted ornaments made in Austria featuring the hotel, and tins of peppermint bark among other goodies.” Full story here.
Chase Bank growing Lehigh Valley footprint with new branch, set to open in December
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. – A new Chase Bank location will soon welcome customers in Northampton County.
The full-service branch is set to open on Dec. 9 at 4900 Freemansburg Ave. in Bethlehem Township, according to Jimmy Contreras, vice president of U.S. regional communications for JPMorgan Chase.
The new branch will operate at the southeast corner of Freemansburg Avenue and Wagner Drive, about a mile west of the Route 33-Freemansburg Avenue interchange.
The opening of the Bethlehem Township branch is part of the Chase market expansion in the Greater Pennsylvania region. Read more here.
A new Chase Bank location is coming soon to 4900 Freemansburg Ave. in Bethlehem Township.
Coming-soon gas stations
Opening of new Lehigh Valley Sheetz pushed back to 2026
HELLERTOWN, Pa. – A popular chain offering gas, made-to-order food and drinks and various convenience items is expanding its footprint in the Lehigh Valley.
Sheetz, the Blair County-based chain with more than 750 locations across six states, is planning to open its ninth Lehigh Valley location next year at Main Street (Route 412) and Kichline Ave. in Hellertown.
The gas station and convenience store will operate across from the Interstate 78 East on- and off-ramps at Route 412.
The site was previously home to Star Pre-owned of Hellertown, a car dealership that was demolished several months ago.
Sheetz had originally hoped to open its new Hellertown location by the end of 2025, but the company now targets early 2026. Read more.
A new Sheetz location is coming soon to Main Street (Route 412) and Kichline Ave. in Hellertown.
New gas station and convenience store set to open in Lehigh County in 2026
COOPERSBURG, Pa. – The new year is bringing a new Sunoco location to the Lehigh Valley.
The new Sunoco gas station and convenience store is coming soon to 308 N. Third St. in Coopersburg, according to roadside signage.
The property was previously home to a Speedway gas station, which closed in 2024.
“This is a dealer-owned (not company-owned) site that is scheduled to open in early 2026,” said Chris Cho, senior communications manager at Sunoco LP, in a written statement. Full story here.
Berks, Bucks counties
Popular meat market celebrates 50-years in business
GREENWICH TWP., Pa. – It’s a maze of meat, and memories.
“We live right down the street. Best place to get meat,” said Chris Frey who lives nearby.
A place that shows there can be much more behind a simple shopping trip.
“Things that you can’t find other places,” said Jane Viprino. “I’m from the Reading area, but I had to come up for the 50th anniversary, because this place is a treasure for Berks County.”
It’s not your normal day at Deitrich’s Country Meats in Greenwich Township, as elements of this celebration are all around. Read more here.
New family-run Mediterranean restaurant sets opening date in Quakertown
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – A cozy and sophisticated dining destination will soon offer a taste of the Mediterranean in upper Bucks County.
Azur, a family-run, full-service restaurant offering elevated Mediterranean cuisine, is set to open 11 a.m. Dec. 1 at the Trolley Barn Public Market, 116 E. Broad St., Quakertown, co-owner Sam Guadalupe told 69 News.
Azur will be a sister location to True Blue Mediterranean Grill – an existing Trolley Barn tenant offering authentic Mediterranean cuisine via a fast-casual format right next door – that Gaudalupe operates with his wife, Cassie Gaudalupe. Read more.
Azur, a full-service Mediterranean restaurant, will offer a variety of freshly dishes, including Mediterranean-style grilled snapper with herbed couscous and tomato relish.
‘Great meals whenever you want’: Another regional diner returning to 24/7 service
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. – Under new ownership, a diner mainstay plans to serve burgers, omelettes, club sandwiches and other freshly prepared dishes to hungry foodies at all hours of the day and night.
John’s Plain & Fancy Diner, a full-service restaurant offering a wide assortment of freshly prepared dishes at 50 S. West End Blvd. in Quakertown, will operate 24 hours seven days a week beginning Monday, Nov. 17, new owner Tarek Hamouda told 69 News.
The decades-old diner previously operated 24/7 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Hamouda and his partner, Ahmad Houir, decided to resume 24/7 service to better serve the community. Full story here.
John’s Plain & Fancy Diner operates at 50 S. West End Blvd. in Quakertown.
Former Crowne Plaza removed from blighted property list as renovations continue
WYOMISSING, Pa. – The former Crowne Plaza Hotel in Wyomissing had plans back in September to begin upgrades under a new identity: the Reading Vitality Hotel.
However, The Berks County Blighted Property Review Committee delayed the project, giving the property owner more time to show progress.
Renovations were already underway, and more permits were in the process of being filed.
Regardless, borough officials remained cautiously optimistic and wanted to see visible construction before declaring a comeback.
The committee officially approved a motion to remove the property from the blighted property list on Tuesday. Read more here.
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