Here are some of the newsworthy openings and closings across the Lehigh Valley. Know of an opening or closing that’s not listed here? Email us: retailwatch@mcall.com.

June
OPENINGS:

Bulldog Laundry held a grand opening and ribbon cutting June 1 at 592 Main St. in Slatington.

A new Wawa opened June 4 at 10 Stonegate Drive in Allen Township.

The Wonder multi-brand restaurant held a grand opening and ribbon cutting June 11 at Promenade Saucon Valley in Upper Saucon Township.

U-MAC Tavern held a soft opening June 15 at 6751 Ruppsville Road in Upper Macungie Township, replacing the former Sunset Grille and serving lobster rolls, wrapped halloumi, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, steak and lamb chops.

The new Puerto Rican-inspired Ay Bendito Café held a grand opening June 15 at 310 E. Goepp St. in Bethlehem.

First Watch opened at the former Ruby Tuesday at 2102 Emrick Blvd. in Bethlehem Township. The menu offers eggs, bacon, waffles, breakfast tacos, wraps, bowls, frittatas, burgers, sandwiches and salads.

Spring Valley Tavern opened June 24 under new ownership after it closed last year as the Ye Olde Spring Valley Tavern at 1355 Station Ave. in Upper Saucon Township.

The book shop Jojo’s Book Nook held a grand opening on June 26 within Plants + Coffee at 1458 Northampton St. in Easton.

The permanent jewelry store Mod Metal Works held a grand opening June 27 at Main Street Commons at 559 Main St. in Bethlehem.

Get Joy Ice Cream & Coffee held a soft opening June 30 at 3592 Route 378 in Lower Saucon Township ahead of its July 14 ribbon cutting, serving ice cream, coffee and refreshers.

CLOSURES:

Ahart’s Market announced on June 11 that it would soon close at 326 S. Walnut St. in Bath following product loss from a partial power outage.

May

OPENINGS:

HiJinx Brewing Co. opened May 1 in the former social hall of the Tatamy Fire Co. at 164 Bushkill St. in Tatamy.

Tesla opened a new service center at 955 Grape St. in Whitehall Township.

Pop & Pour Drink Co. began offering its dirty sodas at popups and private events in the Lehigh Valley.

Zahra reopened May 1 at 323 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. in Allentown after it closed about a year ago at the former Downtown Allentown Market.

The event venue and floral shop Bloom Room Easton held a ribbon cutting May 1 at 527 Northampton St. in Easton.

The Diamond Grill announced its grand opening for May 6 after a May 1 soft opening at 4330 Lehigh Drive in Lehigh Township.

Tia B’s Street Tacos announced its opening May 1 at 118 Northampton St. in Easton. It offers tacos, tortas, burritos, burrito sliders, bowls, quesadillas and nachos.

Dollar General opened a new store at 1328 Chestnut St. in Emmaus.

Jimmy’s Hot Dogs opened for a soft launch May 15 at 9 N. Third St. in Easton.

Flying Spur Trail Rides opened May 16 and offers guided horseback tours from 5466 Route 145 in North Whitehall Township.

Zekfraft – Curators of Taste opened May 21 at the former Richard’s Drive-In at 1550 Sullivan Trail in Forks Township. The menu offers coffee, teas, smoothies, sandwiches and pastries.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opened May 24 at the Northampton Crossings shopping center at 3788 Easton Nazareth Highway in Lower Nazareth Township.

Mr. Bins held a grand opening May 24 at the former Big Lots in the 2300 block of Lehigh Street in Allentown.

Breeze Mediterranean announced a soft opening for May 25 at 1243 W. Tilghman St. in Allentown, replacing the former Ayat restaurant and serving Mediterranean & Middle Eastern dishes.

The 3W Eatery announced it opened a new location at the former Casa Catrina restaurant at 1905 Brookside Road in Lower Macungie Township.

CLOSURES:

J’s Northampton sandwich shop announced its last day of operation for May 23 at 1830 Main St. in Northampton after it originally announced its closure for May 30.