When, where and how Lehigh Valley kids can visit the (socially distanced) Easter Bunny
Updated Mar 17, 2021;
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Children, however, likely won’t be sitting on his lap this year.
Similar to when Santa Claus came to town in December, retailers are searching for ways for families to still enjoy the time-honored spring tradition. At the same time, they are adhering to all precautionary measures set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help thwart the spread of COVID-19. This includes wearing facial masks, social distancing and continuously sanitizing.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday reported 3,119 new cases of COVID-19 and 65 reported deaths – the most of each in at least two weeks. The state now totals 970,717 cases and 25,652 deaths since the pandemic reached Pennsylvania a year ago. The health department also reported more than 3.7 million doses of vaccine have been distributed since December. More than 1.3 million Pennsylvan
Bethlehem working to find new grocer to replace Ahart’s Market after it closes end of April
Updated Mar 16, 2021;
The city of Bethlehem is working to find a new grocery store to replace one of the Southside’s two major grocery stores, which is closing at the end of April.
For about 20 years, Ahart’s Market, 410 Montclair Ave., has been a vital source of high-quality and affordable food for residents of South Bethlehem and neighboring Fountain Hill.
News broke last week that Ahart’s would be closing, leaving South Bethlehem with C-Town Supermarket as its only full-service grocery, prompting a groundswell of community support urging the city to offer incentives to attract another grocery store.