Bethlehem PA News

Oct. 10, 2024

Johnny's Gyros in Bethlehem Closes

Johnny's Gyros, which has been serving the Bethlehem area for more than 30 years, has been put up for sale following weeks of consumer speculation.

Johnny's Gyro

The property located near the city line at 2722 Easton Ave. is listed as either for sale or lease on the Long & Foster ...

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Oct. 5, 2024

ArtsQuest Cultural Center Coming to Bethlehem

It is almost time to bid the Banana Factory in Bethlehem farewell.

 

ArtsQuest Cultural Center

ArtsQuest has revealed plans for a significant transformation that will revamp a portion of Bethlehem Southside in the shape of a new 78,000-square-foot cultural center, despite encountering several obstacles.

The demolition will start shortly. An initiative ...

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Oct. 2, 2024

General Zapata in Bethlehem Set to Close

Later this year, a well-liked family-run restaurant in Northampton County that served homemade tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican specialties will close. The owners hope to continue providing some of their menu items in a different format.

By year's end, General Zapata, a full-service, bring-your-own-beer Mexican restaurant, will close its ...

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Sept. 27, 2024

Westgate Mall Continues to Upgrade with a New Name

As the last stage of the busy Bethlehem mall's rehabilitation project draws to a close, the former Westgate Mall will go by a new name. The developer, located in New Jersey, is responsible for the change.

The Westgate Bethlehem PA

February 2022 saw the original announcement of Westgate Mall's renaming when Onyx ...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Bethlehem Co-op Market Set to Open Soon in Bethlehem

The Bethlehem Co-op Market, formerly known as the Bethlehem Food Co-op, took over ten years to develop and reach its current state.

 

Once finished, the 4,500 square foot community grocery at 250 E. Broad St. will be the first of its kind in the Lehigh Valley. It will ...

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Sept. 23, 2024

Paranormal Pizza Returns to Bethlehem PA

The beloved Bethlehem pizza store suffered damage from a fire almost two years ago. Now, the family-run business is moving to a new location in Christmas City!

Paranormal Pizza

According to co-owner Marc Kubushefski, Paranormal Pizza, which specializes in freshly cooked vegan pizza, has found a new physical location at 125 E ...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Aykroyd Hardware Celebrates 70 years in Business

Despite the fact that independent, family-run hardware stores are becoming increasingly rare in the era of Aces and Home Depots, Center City has long had a locally owned "personal service business" on its corner.

Aykroyd Hardware

Aykroyd Hardware celebrated its 70th year in business this April. Throughout that period, it has provided ...

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Sept. 16, 2024

QDOBA Mexican Eats Opens at Westgate Mall in Bethlehem

After opening its first Starbucks cafe, Westgate Mall underwent a makeover, adding a second fast-casual restaurant to its lineup. In the months ahead, other well-known companies will open up shop at the mall.

QDOBA MEXICAN EATS

At 2417 Schoenersville Road in Bethlehem, a new QDOBA Mexican Eats restaurant debuted on Monday. The fast-casual ...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Bethlehem PA School Looking to Improve Academic Achievement

The Pennsylvania Department of Education says that support and performance improvement are needed at several Bethlehem Area schools.

Bethlehem School District

At its most recent meeting, the Bethlehem Area School Board approved the academic action plans for seven schools for 2024–25: Broughal, Nitschmann, Northeast, and Liberty high schools; Freemansburg and Marvine primary schools ...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Jersey Mike’s Subs Opening at Westgate Mall

The eagerly anticipated Jersey Mike's sandwich restaurant at Bethlehem's recently renovated Westgate Mall is probably only a few weeks away from opening.

Jersey Mike's Westgate Mall

A brand-new strip mall inside Westgate Mall, situated along Schoenersville Road to the left of the recently opened Weis supermarket, is almost finished. The fully leased ...

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