In the wake of reports from years past detailing mechanical issues and other shortcomings of its aging aircraft, Allegiant officials are assuring that they've modernized their fleet as the airline prepares to establish a hub in the Lehigh Valley, The Morning Call reported on Wednesday.
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Banks look at a younger generation to fit growing workforce gap
Banks are realizing that young professionals entering the workforce are unaware that the finance industry has more to offer than accounting and bank teller positions, and they're adapting with new initiatives to boost interest and expand opportunities.
Read More »Bayer hires former J&J executive for more pharma deals
Bayer said it hired Johnson & Johnson executive Marianne De Backer to manage acquisitions and licensing deals at its drugs unit, as the German drugmaker turns to outside sources to boost its development pipeline.
Read More »New delays could keep Boeing 737 MAX grounded into holiday travel season
Friction between Boeing Co. and international air-safety authorities threatens a new delay in bringing the grounded 737 MAX fleet back into service, according to government and pilot union officials briefed on the matter.
Read More »Grooming glory: Allentown woman combining her roles as cosmetologist, nurse to open specialty salon for people with hair loss
Naylin Rivera began styling hair while she was in high school. But when it came time for higher education, Rivera went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Cedar Crest College. And while marriage, parenthood and other adult things claimed time in her life, Rivera has kept up with both professions. Now, the 37-year-old Rivera plans to add a third career to her list — business owner.
Read More »Report says Pa. is losing its innovation mojo
A recent report released by the Brookings Institution points out that government and business leaders in Pennsylvania need to take a more proactive role in promoting and cultivating its innovation sector to stay competitive with other states.
Read More »Dow futures skid 200 points after new U.S.-China trade tariffs take effect
U.S. stock index futures were sharply lower Tuesday after the world’s two largest economies began imposing new tariffs on one another’s goods.
Read More »Optical store in Emmaus celebrates 60 years in business
An optical store in Emmaus is celebrating a milestone: six decades in the business, and it's stayed all in the family.
Read More »Proposal for new liquor permits would ease rules for convenience, grocery stores
State Rep. Matt Dowling, R-Somerset County, has introduced a bill that could abolish something that nobody really does — drink beer in a convenience store.
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