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Evan Jones
Evan Jones covers business in the Lehigh Valley with an emphasis on growth and development. A graduate of American University, he has spent more than 30 years at newspapers in Pa., Va. and N.C. Most recently he was at the Reading Eagle in the business department for 7 years. He has deep Lehigh Valley roots and was raised in Schuylkill County.
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![The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are one of several Lehigh Valley organizations that rely on TikTok as part of their social media portfolio. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are one of several Lehigh Valley organizations that rely on TikTok as part of their social media portfolio.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-IronPigsTikTok-01_4f5cbc.jpg?w=97)
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TikTok ban could start as soon as Sunday. What it means for Lehigh Valley businesses
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are one of several Lehigh Valley organizations that rely on TikTok as part of their social media portfolio.
![Construction is scheduled to begin in September and be completed by May 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in September and be completed by May 2026.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-hamiltonsidewalks-1.jpg?w=120)
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Financial boost will help complete Allentownâs Hamilton Street makeover
Construction is scheduled to begin in September and be completed by May 2026.
![PennDOT is scheduled to begin work on the intersection between Route 309, Center Valley Parkway and West Saucon Valley Road in 2027, and take about three years to complete it. PennDOT is scheduled to begin work on the intersection between Route 309, Center Valley Parkway and West Saucon Valley Road in 2027, and take about three years to complete it.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-Route309Sauconvalley-1.jpg?w=140)
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How will project to fix dangerous Route 309 intersection handle pedestrians, bicyclists?
PennDOT is scheduled to begin work on the intersection between Route 309, Center Valley Parkway and West Saucon Valley Road in 2027, and take about three years to complete it.
![The Massachusetts-based automotive dealership group announced Tuesday that it has acquired Bennett Infiniti and will be moving it from southwest Allentown to South Whitehall Township. The Massachusetts-based automotive dealership group announced Tuesday that it has acquired Bennett Infiniti and will be moving it from southwest Allentown to South Whitehall Township.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-NucarAllentown-01-e1736883875438.jpg?w=140)
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Yet another Lehigh Valley auto dealership is sold. Find out which one
The Massachusetts-based automotive dealership group announced Tuesday that it has acquired Bennett Infiniti and will be moving it from southwest Allentown to South Whitehall Township.
![With the impending opening of Archer Music Hall in downtown Allentown, the Lehigh Valleyâs newest entertainment venue announced its first acts. With the impending opening of Archer Music Hall in downtown Allentown, the Lehigh Valleyâs newest entertainment venue announced its first acts.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-archercavalera-1.jpg?w=132)
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Allentownâs Archer Music Hall announces inaugural concert lineup: alt-rock, hip-hop, comedy and more
With the impending opening of Archer Music Hall in downtown Allentown, the Lehigh Valleyâs newest entertainment venue announced its first acts.
![Two major toll bridges that cross the Delaware River between the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey will stop accepting cash payments beginning at 11 p.m. Sunday. Two major toll bridges that cross the Delaware River between the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey will stop accepting cash payments beginning at 11 p.m. Sunday.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-tollbridges-1.jpg?w=134)
Reminder: Toll bridges from New Jersey to Lehigh Valley to stop accepting cash Sunday night
Two major toll bridges that cross the Delaware River between the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey will stop accepting cash payments beginning at 11 p.m. Sunday.
![The 30,501-square-foot building on 2.4 acres at 1745 Eaton Ave. has been occupied by the company since 1994 when SolarCare Technologies moved in. The 30,501-square-foot building on 2.4 acres at 1745 Eaton Ave. has been occupied by the company since 1994 when SolarCare Technologies moved in.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-orasure-1.jpg?w=120)
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Bethlehem manufacturer puts original headquarters up for sale
The 30,501-square-foot building on 2.4 acres at 1745 Eaton Ave. has been occupied by the company since 1994 when SolarCare Technologies moved in.
![Three Lehigh Valley townhome and apartment complexes totaling 132 units were recently sold for a combined $20 million. Three Lehigh Valley townhome and apartment complexes totaling 132 units were recently sold for a combined $20 million.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-allentownaustinst-01-1.jpg?w=140)
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$20 million deal: 3 Lehigh Valley residential complexes are sold. Find out where
Three Lehigh Valley townhome and apartment complexes totaling 132 units were recently sold for a combined $20 million.
![LANTA announced on its website that it will close the transit center near the entrance to Boscov's in June at the request of mall management. LANTA announced on its website that it will close the transit center near the entrance to Boscov's in June at the request of mall management.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/tmc-L-Lanta-Bus05-1-1.jpg?w=140)
LANTA could lose bus service at Lehigh Valley Mall. What that means for riders.
LANTA announced on its website that it will close the transit center near the entrance to Boscov's in June at the request of mall management.
![State Sen. Nick Miller said he plans to introduce legislation aimed to increase transparency and clarify audit requirements of both the Allentown NIZ and CRIZ programs that include Bethlehem. State Sen. Nick Miller said he plans to introduce legislation aimed to increase transparency and clarify audit requirements of both the Allentown NIZ and CRIZ programs that include Bethlehem.](/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TMC-L-neuwilerloftsupdate01_205117990-1.jpg?w=136)
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Lehigh Valley lawmaker proposes bill to âstreamlineâ audits of Allentown tax zone
State Sen. Nick Miller said he plans to introduce legislation aimed to increase transparency and clarify audit requirements of both the Allentown NIZ and CRIZ programs that include Bethlehem.