The following is a roundup of recent Lehigh Valley regional retail and business news. Click each headline for the original source and additional information.
Easton baked goods shop moves into larger space
Pie+Tart, which opened in Easton in October 2018 at 444 Northampton St., reopened earlier this month in a larger cafe space a block away at 349 Northampton St. “We are overwhelmed by the joy everyone who came to the new shop shared with us, and grateful far beyond words for everyone’s support and patience. We are, as ever, grateful for everyone’s patience and so excited to welcome everyone back,” owners Anne Gerr and Lisa Yelagin posted to Facebook.
Eagles running back’s mother opens resale store in new spot
Mama B’s Resale Boutique, owned by Saquon Barkley’s mother Tonya Johnson, has relocated from Bethlehem to downtown Allentown. The boutique’s new location is at 107 N. Seventh St. in Unit 110, and it celebrated its grand reopening on Saturday, Nov. 15. The store, personally run by Johnson, offers a variety of resale items including clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.
Mineral and stone shop relocates in Bethlehem after fire
The GEMeral Store reopened Nov. 8 in a new Bethlehem location at 216 W. Broad St., following a fire that closed owner Ted Chiaparas’s original location at 707 N. New St. The fire July 6 struck just eight days after the original spot opened June 28. “Come be part of our homecoming celebration,” Chiaparas, who grew up blocks away on East Goepp Street, posted to Facebook. “We’re grateful for all of your support!”
Bethlehem police union to take over restaurant that’s closing
The Bethlehem Fraternal Order of Police reached an agreement to purchase Adagio Seafood Restaurant, 530 Pembroke Road in the city, and transform it into a wellness center and social club exclusively for the city’s officers. Bethlehem’s zoning hearing board voted last month to approve the FOP’s members-only-club plan. Lucy Lennon of Main Street Real Estate Group, who represented both the FOP and Adagio owner Anthony Spagnola, said the restaurant will close in January after honoring previously scheduled events.
Local winery celebrates 3 decades in business
A local winery that pioneered cool-climate grape growing in Pennsylvania will mark its 30th anniversary Saturday, Nov. 22, with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp. Galen Glen Winery & Vineyard, 255 Winter Mountain Drive in Andreas, will celebrate the milestone from noon to 2 p.m. The free public event will recognize the contributions of founder Galen Troxell’s family to the regional wine industry and local economy.
From the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
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