A building once part of Lebanon’s former Bethlehem Steel plant will be reborn as a space for small artists and businesses.
Business & Nonprofits
Kosovan brothers plan to preserve legacy of Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge
Brothers who fled from war as children are working to reopen Lebanon’s Downtown Lounge as the Downtown Taphouse.
Dining Latino: Latin American Supermarket offers wide variety of items
The supermarket offers customers a wide variety of items, including ingredients and kitchenware used to prepare traditional Latin dishes.
MamaJuana Lounge & Restaurant offers vibrant nightlife, dining
MamaJuana Lounge & Restaurant in Lebanon has grown from a BYOB club in 2017 into a full-service Dominican and Puerto Rican restaurant and nightclub, with owner Esmailin Peña planning further expansions.
VA Lebanon Healthcare snags Best Patient Experience for 5th straight year
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs honored VA Lebanon Healthcare System with its top customer experience award, citing the facility’s sustained performance across patient satisfaction, trust, and quality-of-care metrics.
Alden Villa owner says its future is uncertain due to pending HOA litigation
Alden Villa, the mansion in Cornwall recently renovated back to its historic standing, is facing an uncertain future due to pending litigation brought by a neighboring homeowners’ association, according to the building’s owner, Harvey Turner.
Speaker tells farmers to watch feed, fuel, freight & foreign demand in volatile year
Ag News Daily podcast host Delaney Howell delivered the keynote address Tuesday at PennAg’s Expo that drew about 850 farmers from around the state.
11th annual TruckTrek expands to showcase Palmyra businesses
This year’s TruckTrek will take place on May 9, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., but organizers are looking to expand it into a town-wide affair.
Lebanon couple brings Dominican street food scene to South 8th Street as Bytes
Bytes Dominican Flavors started with the owners selling food they made at home, but about a year ago, they opened the brick and mortar restaurant at 27 S. 8th St.
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry earns honors at kitchen and bath industry show
Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry, based in Schaefferstown, won Best Cabinetry Booth and Best Medium Booth at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in February.
February DOH survey found ‘Immediate Jeopardy’ situation at Cedar Haven
The Pennsylvania Department of Health surveyed Cedar Haven Healthcare Center on Feb. 2 in response to a complaint and identified an “Immediate Jeopardy” situation with how the facility was handling drugs.
State, owner object to Cedar Haven sale proposed by trustee in bankruptcy case
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services raised legal objections to a bankruptcy-driven sale of Cedar Haven to MDA Capital Group, arguing the proposed deal could circumvent state licensing laws and unfairly limit competing bids.
Groundbreaking held for Agape Safe Haven
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday to mark the beginning of construction of the $8.5 million Agape Safe Haven shelter at the Lebanon Rescue Mission in the city.
Desserts, Etc. to open Mount Gretna outpost in 1902 Chautauqua landmark
Hershey-based Desserts, Etc., is planning to open a coffee and pastries shop in one of Mount Gretna's oldest buildings in May.
Dining Latino: La Placita brings a taste of Mexico City to the city of Lebanon
Co-owners Sergio Uraga and Guadalupe Barba run La Placita, located at 922 Cumberland St., Lebanon, with the help of two employees.


















