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Rising gas prices and inflation have driven up menu costs and pushed customers to eat at home, prompting widespread closures.
Published Jul 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive
It’s no secret that casual dining restaurants – once the next wave in America’s love of eating out – have struggled in recent years. Sales have flatlined, and costs have soared, forcing once beloved locations to shut their doors.
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Wayfair’s Holiday Flash Sale discounts the Oversized Corduroy Chaise Lounge Chair from $599.99 to $269.99. The piece converts from a lounger to a sleeper, comes in several colors...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:24 PM EST
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UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak announced Friday that receiver Dallas Elliott has been diagnosed with cancer and will be out for the season. The diagnosis came on Elliott’s...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 5:20 PM EST
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This roundup lists properties in Pike County that sold for $500,000 or less during the week of Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. The report highlights the top five...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:56 PM EST
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A mother and daughter who went for a walk near their home in British Columbia were found dead. Officials say they are investigating the deaths as a suspected...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:29 PM EST
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Matt Wright, a former executive producer of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died Friday at age 52. His family, which earlier called the loss an “unfathomable tragedy,” has shared...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:11 PM EST
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Northwestern Lehigh senior forward Sophia Schaffer became District 11's all-time goals leader after tallying 167 goals in her varsity career. The milestone came as the Tigers advanced to...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:10 PM EST
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Raising Cane's is expanding with 12 new restaurant openings across 10 states this November, and New Jersey is among the markets set to get a location. The growth...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:08 PM EST
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Pennsylvania has confirmed its sixth measles-related death in 2026 as the outbreak continues to spread. Nearly 1,500 cases have been reported across 45 counties, making the state the...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:06 PM EST
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Alex Jones, a far-right conspiracy theorist and former MAGA ally, pushed a strange theory after Democrats swept both chambers of Congress. He alleged, without evidence, that the president...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 4:02 PM EST
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Macy’s is hiring seasonal workers for the holiday season as it staffs up across Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and BlueMercury locations. Seasonal positions include weekly pay and brand discounts as...
Published Nov 4, 2026, 3:53 PM EST