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Openings and Closings: Business happenings around the area
My Sister’s Closet has relocated to the Bethlehem Village Shoppes at 3650 Nazareth Pike in Bethlehem Township. The resale boutique offers funding and employment for feminine survivors of intercourse trafficking within the Lehigh Valley. The shop is a part of Bloom for Girls Inc., a non-profit group that gives sanctuary and care for girls survivors of intercourse trafficking. Bloom additionally operates a studio in Bangor.
The brand new location for My Sister’s Closet, which has operated for 14 years, offers visibility from the highway and area for storage of donations of clothes and niknaks.
The Easton Farmers’ Market will open Might 7 at Scott Park alongside Larry Holmes Drive, and be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This season, the market can be host to 45 distributors, 14 of them new.
Free parking is again too. The oldest steady open-air farmers’ market within the U.S. is again for its 270th season.
JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest financial institution within the U.S., is coming to downtown Allentown. The financial institution’s plan for a department at Seventh and Linden streets has been authorised by a federal regulator. The financial institution can be on the primary flooring of The Hive, a Metropolis Heart Funding Corp. growth that may comprise about 250 flats.
Juliette Bridals by Ivana has a brand new location and can maintain a ribbon chopping Might 19 at 161 Genworth Highway, Pottsville, with the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce. The occasion is open to all, and light-weight refreshments can be served. Register by means of the chamber web site. Juliette Bridals says it has served three generations of Schuylkill County brides, and it additionally carries promenade robes and tuxedos.
Vinyl Press Indicators & Graphics has moved to fifteen S. Second St. in Emmaus. Enterprise companions Michael Irwin and Chris Kline will maintain a grand opening Might 5 from 4:30 p.m. to six p.m., with a ribbon chopping at 5:30.
Wert’s Cafe is again after a short closing following the loss of life of proprietor Greg Wert. The North 18th Road, Allentown, restaurant closed for every week after Wert’s loss of life at age 59 and reopened Monday.
The cafe was based in 1968 by Fred and Connie Wert. Greg Wert was certainly one of their three kids. A whole bunch of shoppers and associates took to social media to specific condolences after his passing.
The 3350 Schoenersville Highway, Bethlehem, location of 3 Males & A Bagel is again open after a short closing for surgical procedure for the baker. 3 Males & A Bagel additionally has a Trexlertown location.
Decrease Macungie’s Planning Fee has raised issues a couple of Wawa with drive-thru solely — no gasoline pumps or comfort retailer — proposed for the Trexler Enterprise Heart on Hamilton Boulevard. This Wawa would solely have drive-through and curbside pickup service for meals and drinks. The fee questioned the quantity of parking supplied for workers and visitors circulation across the web site.
The one different drive-thru solely Wawa is in Falls Township, Bucks County. Wawa opened its first retailer in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, in 1964 and now operates greater than 960 shops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida and Washington, D.C. The comfort chain’s web site didn’t present any updates this week on the numerous shops deliberate for the Lehigh Valley. Wawa is trying into including shops in Decrease Nazareth Township, Hanover Township (Northampton County), South Whitehall off Route 309 and in Bethlehem, close to the Hellertown border.
A Royal Farms comfort retailer and gasoline station is headed to the location of the Brass Rail in Allentown. The chain’s plan for a retailer on the Rail’s Lehigh Road web site. The restaurant can be demolished. It is because of shut June 4 after greater than 90 years of serving clients. In accordance with the Brass Rail web site, the restaurant launched the cheese steak to Allentown.
Work on Royal Farms is because of begin this 12 months. The chain is understood for its fried rooster. Royal Farms has additionally proposed opening a Bethlehem web site on Avenue A close to Airport Highway, within the Lehigh County portion of town.
King Wing has opened at 129 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem. Because the title signifies, buffalo wings, together with sandwiches, burgers and cheesesteaks are on the menu.
The wing joint has 5 ranges of sauces, from honey hickory by means of extreme BBQ and extreme Buffalo and extra. King Wing is provided to serve a crowd, with 50 bone-in or boneless wings with three sauces going for $59.99. There are additionally smaller parts. Sandwiches value $8.95 to $9.95, whereas wraps value $7.99.
Whereas new eating places hold opening, others say employees shortages stay an issue. Ella’s Ristorante & Pizzeria at 639 Important St. in Hellertown posted on social media that it has closed indefinitely “resulting from excessive understaffing points.”
Elpedio’s Ristorante will open Might 1 on the web site of the Seipsville Inn in Palmer Township. The menu posted on-line contains basic Italian dishes similar to fettuccine alfredo, rooster and veal marsala, together with beef and pork dishes, shrimp and pesci di mare, a mixture of shrimp, cod, mussels, white wine and pasta. Vegetable entrees embody eggplant parmigiana and stuffed portobello.
Elpedio’s additionally could have a kids’s menu.
The restaurant will serve Sunday brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
An previous Kmart at Shillington Plaza in Cumru Township, Berks County will reopen as an Ocean State Job Lot, a Rhode Island-based low cost retailer. The chain with 147 areas throughout the Northeast promotes its low cost costs on kitchen staples, pet provides, meals and seasonal merchandise, together with vacation objects and an “ever-changing array” of family items.
Ocean State has a retailer in Wind Hole. The Berks County retailer is because of open someday this summer season.
Obsidian Tattoo & Piercing Parlor of Bethlehem has expanded to Emmaus. The 173 Important St. location is open now, with a grand opening to be held in the summertime. The unique 330 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, location stays open seven days per week.
The New Santiago’s Restaurant at 125 S. Third St. in Coopersburg has reopened after a couple of 12 months off. Final weekend, Santiago’s was serving dinner specials together with open-face turkey or roast beef, macaroni and cheese with stewed tomatoes, and grilled rooster had been $13.95.
Santiago’s present posted hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday by means of Wednesday, and seven a.m. to eight p.m. Thursday by means of Saturday.
Berks Nature opened The Rookery, an extension of the conservancy’s headquarters, final month. The Rookery is in Angelica Creek Park, on prime of the prevailing Nature Place construction. If includes a rooftop patio and indoor assembly space that may accommodate as many as 300 folks.
The brand new area permits for expanded instructional packages and greater non-public occasions. It’s fabricated from sustainable supplies.
SLATINGTON, Pa. (CBS) — A Pennsylvania man was arrested after state police said they found his roommate’s body scattered in three locations, including a trail, a cemetery and a quarry.
Police said 37-year-old David Hittinger’s dismembered body was discovered in Slatington, just 15 miles north of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The concern for Hittinger began Monday when a friend called state police.
“It was unusual that they had not heard from him in that period of time, [they] expected to hear from him.” Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. “It was his birthday.”
That call led to a search the following day of 33-year-old Joshua Moser’s home, where investigators said Hittinger recently moved in as a roommate.
“As a result of that search warrant,” Holihan said. “Blood, hair, and other evidence were found in the basement of that home.”
Holihan said, on Wednesday, investigators found more evidence in the home.
“Items that were recovered included a saw, a boxcutter, more evidence of blood, including bloody clothing,” Holihan said.
Authorities found Moser in Monroe County where he was taken into custody on a parole violation. He pleaded guilty in a fatal DUI crash in 2016.
“Later that evening, the discovery was made at the Fairview Cemetery in Slatington,” Holihan said. “That discovery was physical evidence. That physical evidence included body parts, dismembered body parts of David Hittinger.”
The criminal complaint says Moser has admitted to the crime. Investigators did not release a motive.
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Pa.’s judges must reveal the perks they accept, but the public won’t find those disclosures online
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA.
Every year, thousands of officials in state government must fill out reports by May 1 that disclose their sources of income, creditors, and business interests, as well as any gifts, hospitality, or other perks they accepted.
Those reports, called statements of financial interest, are then made publicly searchable and available online. The forms are a key way for the public to gain a deeper understanding of their elected officials’ financial ties, as well as discover which outside groups may be trying to influence public policy decisions.
Pennsylvania’s judges, however, play by somewhat different rules.
Though they too must file annual disclosures, theirs aren’t posted online. The public must ask for copies — provided they know where to go for that information.
Some good-government advocates say this creates an unnecessary inconvenience for anyone trying to quickly access fundamental information about Pennsylvania’s judiciary, a critical branch of government with great power over civil and criminal matters.
“Judges are public officials, and there are many special interests trying to influence the courts,” said Michael Pollack, executive director of March On Harrisburg, a group that pushes for transparency in government, as well as a ban on gifts to elected officials.
“When you erect barriers, you are denying access,” he said.
Stacey Witalec, spokesperson for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, did not answer a question about why the courts do not post financial interest statements for judges online. “While not posted on our website, the Court makes the statements of financial interest available upon request,” she said in an email.
She did not elaborate.
Statements of financial interest are at their core a tool to increase public trust in government. But they also can act as deterrents, the thinking being that disclosure makes it less likely a public official will engage in any conflicts of interest. The importance of a robust reporting system was amplified following media investigations last year that revealed several U.S. Supreme Court justices had not disclosed certain gifts and travel.
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McCormick Campaign Challenges Casey's County Visit Claims Amid Pennsylvania Senate Race – MyChesCo
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The race for the Pennsylvania Senate seat heats up as Dave McCormick‘s campaign casts doubt on incumbent Senator Bob Casey‘s claims of visiting all 67 counties in the state annually. Elizabeth Gregory, communications director for the McCormick for Senate campaign, didn’t hold back in her criticism, suggesting that Casey’s alleged falsehoods indicate a broader disconnect with Pennsylvanian concerns, particularly on issues like inflation and energy policies.
During an interview on the WCHE Morning Show, Casey emphasized his commitment to Pennsylvania by stating he visits “every county every year, basically, which is what I’ve done for years now.” This claim, however, has been disputed by a Broad & Liberty investigation, revealing that Casey’s actual travel record falls short of his assertions.
The investigation points out a significant discrepancy in Casey’s claims, noting that his campaign and legislative pages only document visits to 39 counties in the past 16 months, a far cry from the 67 he mentions. This revelation raises questions about the authenticity of Casey’s outreach efforts and his connection with constituents across the state.
On the other side of the political aisle, Dave McCormick showcases his commitment to statewide engagement, with his campaign reporting visits to 60 counties this election cycle alone, aiming to cover all 67 by the end of May. This swift pace of outreach contrasts sharply with Casey’s contested claims, suggesting a more hands-on approach from the McCormick camp.
The issue of whether elected officials maintain close ties with their constituents is a perennial one, with trust in government at notable lows. Casey’s approach, emphasizing face-to-face engagement, theoretically serves as a bridge between governance and voter concerns. However, the discrepancy highlighted by McCormick’s campaign and the investigation by Broad & Liberty paints a complex picture of Casey’s method of connecting with Pennsylvanians.
McCormick, leveraging his military background and experience in both governmental and financial sectors, positions himself as a fresh alternative to what his campaign labels as “career politician” Casey’s tenure. By focusing on direct engagement with counties statewide, McCormick aims to underscore his readiness to address the state’s pressing issues, contrasting with Casey’s alleged shortfall in statewide visits.
This development adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming election, with voter engagement and trust emerging as central themes. As Pennsylvania gears up for a pivotal Senate race, the narrative around Casey’s travels—and the significance voters attach to such engagements—may well influence perceptions in a politically divided state.
With responses pending from Casey’s campaign, the dialogue around representation, trust, and accountability continues to unfold, setting the stage for a closely watched contest in November. The outcome could hinge not just on policy differences but also on the candidates’ success in genuinely connecting with Pennsylvanians across the diverse landscape of the Keystone State.
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