From new flats being authorized to eating places reopening and able to serve, here is your weekly have a look at what’s occurring with companies in your neighborhood.
BATCH MICROCREAMERY: Downtown Allentown Market, North Seventh Avenue
The ice cream maker has stopped working in Middle Metropolis Allentown however has plans within the works.
“The market has helped us launch a recognizable model title,” in line with Batch’s Fb web page. “Keep tuned for thrilling bulletins coming very quickly!” the creamery posted.
In the meantime, Khanisa’s Pudding Bar is leaving its location on Northampton Avenue in Easton to function on the Downtown Allentown Market. The possession has complained about situations at its constructing, and the town’s response. Mayor Sal Panto has stated the town has restricted enter into disputes between house owners and tenants.
Khanisa’s will open Oct. 1 at its new Allentown location. Even whereas closed in Easton, Khanisa’s has operated on-line and thru agreements with different companies.Â
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BRASS RAIL: Previously 3015 Lehigh St., Allentown
The restaurant that contends it launched the cheesesteak to Allentown closed its south Allentown location earlier this 12 months, however it made a comeback on the Nice Allentown Truthful.
That transient look would be the finish of the enterprise after 91 years, however followers who obtained what could possibly be their final ‘Rail sandwich stated they hope for a everlasting return.
A Royal Farms comfort retailer will take the place of the Brass Rail’s Lehigh Avenue location. The Hamilton Avenue location of the restaurant closed in 2001. The Sorrentino household operated the enterprise from the start. Learn extra.
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CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE: 7720 Most important St., Higher Macungie Township
The restaurant gained approval from the township board of supervisors for a liquor license. Cracker Barrel will promote packaged beer and wine on the Fogelsville restaurant. Get the complete story.
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DENNY’S BARBERING: 1518 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
Denny the Barber has put down the blade after 43 years on the enterprise he and his spouse Colleen constructed from the bottom up in west Bethlehem.
“No extra Denny the barber. I am Denny now,” Denny Roebuck stated as mates gathered to want him nicely in retirement.
“It was our plan, and the plan went the way it was speculated to,” Colleen Roebuck stated.
“I am 65. It is time to go. Time to take pleasure in it,” Denny Roebuck stated. See the complete story.
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EVONIK: 7201 Hamilton Blvd., Higher Macungie Township
The German specialty-chemical firm is increasing its operations on the former headquarters of Air Merchandise and Chemical substances.
Evonik plans to broaden in Higher Macungie and convey analysis work to the Lehigh Valley. The enlargement is a step towards making the native web site a central analysis and laboratory location within the Northeastern U.S.
Evonik employs about 300 individuals within the space, and the enlargement will herald one other 50 jobs, simply to begin. Learn extra.
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GREYSTONE CAPITAL INC. PROPOSED INDUSTRIAL BUILDING: 1493 Van Buren Street, Palmer Township
Lou Pektor’s proposed 185,000-square-foot industrial constructing on 15 acres on the southeast nook of Van Buren and Newlins Mill roads bumped into opposition from a gaggle of residents led by Timothy Fisher, an lawyer.
That led to arguments at a Palmer Township Board of Supervisors assembly Tuesday, leading to township lawyer Charles Bruno telling Fisher, witness Gerry Genrich and Marc Kaplin, representing Pektor, to get to the purpose, ask a query or cease speaking.
Kaplin did get within the level that no person owns a view of a property until they personal the property.
The fourth listening to on the Pektor constructing might be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 25. Get the complete story.
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MEGABUS: 325 Hamilton St., Allentown
Megabus and Fullington Trailways are increasing providers for bus riders with new routes from Allentown to Philadelphia, Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Lehighton and different cities.
Buses will depart from the Allentown terminal at 325 Hamilton St. Learn extra.
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MILLIPORESIGMA DISTRIBUTION CENTER: 7034 Ambassador Drive, Higher Macungie Township
The proposed 154,000-square-foot warehouse, subsequent to the prevailing operations of the corporate, gained approvals and deferrals from the township board of supervisors final week.
A mission engineer for MilliporeSigma, which is owned by Merck, stated the brand new constructing won’t create site visitors or noise issues. See the complete story.
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MI PUEBLITO GRILL: 2203 thirty first St. SW, Allentown
The restaurant will shut Sept. 25 after serving Mexican meals in south Allentown for 5 years. No particular motive was given for the closing on the enterprise’s Fb web page.
“We hope to see every and everybody considered one of you earlier than we shut our doorways,” Mi Pueblito posted on social media. The restaurant was recognized for tacos and nachos. Learn extra.
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MS. VELVET’S CAFÉ: 239 N. Fourth St., Allentown
Carlos Marrero has opened the café in reminiscence of his sister Ruby, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2017.
The restaurant has breakfast and lunch choices, and guarantees quick service. Breakfast decisions begin at $2 for a roll or bagel, as much as $6 for a spinach egg-white omelet, and lunches run from $6 to $9.
Marrero stated opening the restaurant has been a dream of his for greater than 20 years.
“This example is bittersweet, as a result of it feels good that I’ve my very own,” he stated. “It simply hurts that I haven’t got her right here to have a good time it.” Get all the main points.
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NATIONAL FOOTWEAR WORK & SAFETY SHOE CENTER: 4719 W. Tilghman St. (close to Planet Health), Allentown Towne Middle, South Whitehall Township
The 43-year-old family-owned shoe retailer has moved to bigger quarters within the Allentown Towne Middle, simply throughout the road from its outdated location.
Nationwide Footwear Work & Security Shoe Middle carries high-grade footwear from logger boots to security sneakers, with manufacturers akin to Reebok, Carolina, Rockport, Eager, Timberland and extra.
Nationwide Footwear is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to six p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. till 7 p.m.; Friday from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours are topic to alter. The shop is closed on Sundays.
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PISCITELLO HOME CENTER: 2300 Wooden Ave., Wilson Borough
Lisa and Dave Colver have acquired the home-center enterprise close to the twenty fifth Avenue intersection. Dave Colver, a former Palmer Township supervisor who has spent a profession in building, and his spouse Lisa are updating the enterprise with new indicators, pc methods, inside format and a social media presence.
Piscitello might be open Monday by way of Friday, 7 a.m. to five p.m., and seven a.m. to midday on Saturday. Learn extra.
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UPS STORE: 5585 Hamilton Blvd., Decrease Macungie Township
Krunal “Ken” and Priya Patel plan to open a UPS Retailer inside just a few months on the Shepherd’s Nook strip mall. Patel’s retailer will cowl 1,500 sq. toes and supply delivery, shredding, printing, fax, passport images and notary providers, together with mailboxes for people and companies.
Lehigh Monetary Group LLC organized a Small Enterprise Administration mortgage for the shop, in line with Jeff Barber, president of Lehigh Monetary. Get all the main points.
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CADILLAC PUB: 24 E. Most important St., Fleetwood
The brand new bar and grill displays on the borough’s auto-body making historical past. The Cadillac Pub opened Wednesday, and its décor contains mementoes from when Common Motors Co. made our bodies for Cadillac Fleetwoods and different autos.
The pub is on the web site of the previous Klinger’s of Fleetwood, which closed final 12 months. Learn extra.
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BETTER ON THE BONE: 434 E. Excessive St., Pottstown
The brand new butcher store posted on social media Wednesday that’s has closed as a result of prices made by a point-of-sale gear firm drained its account.
Level-of-sale methods are the fashionable equal of money registers, accepting fee through credit score and debit playing cards, and different codecs.
The store began serving prospects in July and was planning on holding a grand opening, however that’s off for now.
“… we merely simply do not have the cash to open up,” in line with Higher on the Bone’s social media publish. Get all the main points.
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BUCKS COUNTY WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY: 1275 Almshouse Street, Warrington
The authority known as off what would have been one of many greatest offers in Bucks County historical past final week. The authority board had agreed to a 12 months of unique talks with Important Utilities Inc. to promote its sewer operations for $1.1 billion, turning over the general public operate to a for-profit firm.
Residents complained, and on Tuesday, the authority board reversed its resolution. Important Utilities conceded Wednesday that the deal was off, however warned of how government-controlled authorities generally endure from lack of deferred upkeep. Learn extra.
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FILM STUDIO: Tamaqua
A person who proposed a movie studio in Studying, Berks County, stated Tamaqua is the brand new deliberate location.
Robert Morgalo stated Tamaqua has made a dedication to assist his mission.
Morgalo stated negotiations to buy a former mining property are continuing. Discover out extra.
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