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PASSHE names new college president

Dr. Jeffery L. Osgood, Jr., has been unanimously selected president of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania today by the Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

NFIB: Business optimism falls in March

Banking & Finance

Allentown bond rating upgraded to A+

The city of Allentown's general obligation bond rating was upgraded from A to A+ by S&P Global, reflecting strong financial management and stable outlook.

Government

Lehigh County Authority secures $15 million for lead service line replacement

Lehigh County Authority received $15.4 million from PENNVEST to replace lead service lines in Allentown, improving water quality and public health.

Health Care

Pharmacy deserts grow in Pennsylvania as closures hit 1,000

Pennsylvania faces a growing pharmacy desert crisis with over 1,000 closures since 2020, urging Harrisburg to enact immediate reforms on PBMs.

real estate

Becky Bradley, executive director of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission speaks at the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber’s 2025 Lehigh Valley Real Estate Outlook. PHOTO/STACY WESCOE

Real Estate Development Outlook coming next week

The lehigh valley real estate development outlook event will offer insights on housing and commercial markets with expert panels and awards in breinigsville.

Retail

Indian motorcycle dealership coming to Whitehall

Keystone opens a new Indian Motorcycle showroom in Whitehall, featuring the latest models and a full-service experience for riders in the Lehigh Valley.

Technology

Berks senior community uses AI to improve employee retention

Aspire for Well-Being's The Highlands at Wyomissing uses AI software from Arena to identify job candidates likely to stay longer, reducing turnover.

Perspectives

Movers & Shakers

BTM Business Connect

EVENTS

Women of Influence Awards

May 6th, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Women of Influence identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. The Women of Influence honorees are selected[...]

Empowering Women

Details coming soon!

Women of Influence identifies high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. The Women of Influence honorees are selected[...]

Most Influential Leaders

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Pennsylvania's Most Influential Leaders recognition program honors and celebrates talented business and nonprofit leaders across our state. [...]

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First 100 Days

Government

State reps propose changes to Pa. brewer tax credit system

Pa. unemployment rate decreases, nonfarm jobs reach record high

Pa. Revenue Department reports increase in March collections

Pa. lawmakers, human service providers rally for workforce support

Pa. House passes minimum wage bill; Shapiro urges passage in Senate

Catasauqua redevelopment project gets $3.7M federal funding boost

Lehigh and Northampton counties receive $250,000 grant to enhance cybersecurity

Pa. small businesses demand refund of $4.5B in illegal tariffs

Lehigh County Authority secures $15 million for lead service line replacement

Lehigh County Authority received $15.4 million from PENNVEST to replace lead service lines in Allentown, improving water quality and public health.

Allentown bond rating upgraded to A+

The city of Allentown's general obligation bond rating was upgraded from A to A+ by S&P Global, reflecting strong financial management and stable outlook.

Northampton County launches program to help former inmates re-enter workforce

Northampton county, Northampton Community College, and Lehigh Valley Justice Institute launch Pathway to Your Future Program to support workforce reentry for former inmates.

Lehigh Valley receiving workforce funding

Lehigh Valley counties are receiving an investment from the Shapiro Administration to strengthen the area’s workforce.

Pa. house passes bills to regulate data center development

The Pennsylvania House passed bills requiring energy and water reporting and offering municipalities model ordinances to regulate data center development.

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Health Care

St. Luke’s Older Adult Meal Program feeds senior’s nutritional and social needs

Pa. lawmakers, human service providers rally for workforce support

Berks senior community uses AI to improve employee retention

Eli Lilly selects Lehigh Valley for $3.5 billion life sciences plant in 2026

AARP: Senior care becoming unaffordable for Pa. seniors

Amanda Flicker discusses prenatal and birthing care upgrades at jefferson lehigh valley

Spirit Halloween makes largest-ever donation to Reilly Children’s Hospital

Reading Hospital’s NICU boosts safety and efficiency with MilkTracker technology

Pharmacy deserts grow in Pennsylvania as closures hit 1,000

Pennsylvania faces a growing pharmacy desert crisis with over 1,000 closures since 2020, urging Harrisburg to enact immediate reforms on PBMs.

Corey Pleasants

Aetna names Pennsylvania CEO

Aetna Better Health of Pennsylvania appointed Corey Pleasants as CEO to lead clinical and community strategies from its Blue Bell office.

Richard Reynolds

Olympus America names Richard Reynolds new regional president in Center Valley

There’s a new leader at Olympus Corporation of the Americas in Center Valley.  The company announced Wednesday that Richard Reynolds, formerly president of the Olympus America Inc.  Medical Systems Group, has been named regional president as part of a new global […]

St. Luke’s recognized for innovation

St. Luke’s University Health Network received the 2025 Richard L. Doyle Award for its High Utilizer Care Program improving care and reducing costs.

AARP: family caregivers provide $40M in labor in Pa. each year

AARP reports family caregivers in Pennsylvania provide $40 billion worth of unpaid labor annually, supporting older adults and reducing institutional care costs.

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