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3.6% COLA for 2027: How VA disability checks will change

The Social Security Administration announced the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 3.6%. That increase means some veterans' VA disability payments will be higher, rising by hundreds of dollars...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 12:06 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Popular Korean BBQ chain sold for $100 million

A restaurant group has sold 47 Korean BBQ locations for $100 million. The group says it will shift its business entirely to consumer-packaged goods going forward.

Published Oct 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees

Kroger is planning to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over the next three years as it leans into artificial intelligence to increase automation. The move affects corporate staff...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Trump pardons vehicle shop co-owners at Alaska rally

President Donald Trump announced and displayed pardons at a rally in Alaska for two vehicle shop co-owners, Zachary Czubak and Patrick Fleming. Both men had pleaded guilty in...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

Promenade Saucon Valley marks 20th anniversary with October events

A Lehigh Valley shopping destination is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a slate of activities. Promenade Saucon Valley will host events, giveaways and promotions throughout October to mark...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 11:50 AM EDT

crimewatch / lehigh-crimewatch

Monena Dixon — Bench Warrant Issued in Retail Theft Case

A bench warrant was issued Oct. 13, 2026, for 45-year-old Monena Dixon of Doylestown for failure to appear at a pre-trial conference/guilty plea in a retail theft case...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT

crimewatch / northampton-crimewatch

Bench Warrant Issued for Monena Dixon in Retail Theft Case

A bench warrant has been issued for 45-year-old Monena Dixon of Doylestown, PA, in connection with a retail theft charge (RETAIL THEFT - TAKE MDSE) handled by the...

Published Oct 14, 2026, 11:46 AM EDT