Recent Articles from Brian Pedersen
Taco Bell to open near Route 33 in Plainfield Township
Those looking for a new fast food destination will find it when a Taco Bell opens in Plainfield Township next year. Construction is set to begin at the former site of the Wind Gap Professional Center on Sullivan Trail near Route 33. The eatery will have a 2,700-square-foot restaurant with a wrap-around drive-thru and parking.
Entrepreneurs, hors d’oeuvres and handshakes: innovators to gather at Factory LLC in Bethlehem
Factory LLC, a dormant steel mill-turned business innovation center on Columbia Street in Bethlehem, will host an event called Startup Valley on Oct. 30.
Carving out a niche, for 85 years
R&R Provision of Easton is a family-owned and operated food distributor and manufacturer specializing in custom-cut steaks and meats. Now in its 85th year, the company is looking to keep serving its niche clients in the restaurant and food service world.
Medical marijuana dispensary eyes Pocono market for third site
Keystone Canna Remedies, owner of the first medical marijuana dispensary to open in Pennsylvania, has a property in the Poconos that it is leasing for a dispensary that would open in the first quarter of 2020.
While housing market holds steady, low inventory remains a persistent factor
The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors reported September data showed buyer and seller activity remaining active, bolstered by low mortgage rates and a strong economy. However, low inventory showed a persistent decrease, limiting available options for buyers.
Pre-apprenticeship program boosts youth interest in trade careers
Kinsley Construction of York collaborated with the York County Alliance for Learning to offer their program to high school seniors who showed an interest in construction and want to pursue a career or apprenticeship program in the field.
Seeing success with Thai cuisine, restaurateur embarks on next dining venture
New dining destination opens in Lower Macungie Township featuring American cuisine with Asian influences.
Bethlehem casino’s new owners celebrate rebranding
Wind Creek Hospitality celebrated the rebranding of its newest casino, Wind Creek Bethlehem.
Payroll giant celebrates grand opening in Allentown with 1,000 employees
ADP's arrival to downtown Allentown shows its commitment to the city with 1,000 employees and a growing workforce, officials said at a grand opening celebration outside Five City Center.
Report: Strong demand for cold storage poses challenges for developers
A new report by real estate firm CBRE said developers and investors are grappling with the specialized requirements needed to build new cold storage warehouses.
$14M new community center focuses on healthy living
Pine Run Retirement Community, owned by Doylestown Health, completed the $14 million project that involved building a new community center in two phases after a groundbreaking in spring 2017.
Trucking company expands operations with $2.5M investment
A trucking company that strives to give back to the community got some extra help as it invests in an expansion project in Schuylkill Haven.











