Recent Articles from Cris Collingwood
Nearly $2M in grants open to museums and county historical societies
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is offering nearly $2 million in Cultural and Historical Support Grants to qualified museums and official county historical societies.
Hanover plant to close as part of Utz Brands streamlining efforts
Utz Brands Inc.’s oldest manufacturing plant in Hanover will cease operations in the first quarter of 2024 as part of several initiatives it expects to support long-term growth. Utz Brands, in a statement, said no jobs will be lost in the Carlisle Street plant closing as they will be moved to one of the three […]
Report: Ambulatory Surgery Centers net revenue increased 7.6%
Net revenue for Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in Pennsylvania increased 7.6% in 2022 over 2021, according to the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHc4).
Ag Secretary announces this year’s Farm Show theme
The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show theme was unveiled Wednesday at the Eat Real Food Mobile Market at Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton.
Luxury apartments to be unveiled in Bethlehem
Bethlehem’s newest upscale apartments will officially open Oct. 19 with a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Healing plants and therapeutic music part of new LVH-Muhlenberg garden
Herbs believed to have healing properties, a locally made sculpture and therapeutic music are part of a new community healing garden at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Muhlenberg.
SBA loans to Hispanic or Latino-owned businesses growing
New U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) data shows the number, rate and share of SBA-backed loans going to Hispanic or Latin-owned businesses have grown significantly under the Biden Administration.
St. Luke’s ranked among Top 100 Hospitals
St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) has been recognized for excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency and financial health.
LVHN and CHOP new affiliation to enhance care
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have formalized their working relationship to care for children and their families.
Settlement: Choice Hotels to disclose all fees charged to consumers
Choice Hotels International Inc. (Choice) has agreed to disclose all fees to customers upfront in a settlement reached with the state Attorney General’s office.
Shapiro orders flags to half-staff in tribute to Temple U. acting president
Gov. Josh Shapiro today ordered commonwealth flags in Philadelphia County to immediately fly at half-staff in honor of Temple University’s acting president.
Temple acting president dies after falling during speech
Temple Acting President JoAnne Epps has died after collapsing on stage at a university event Tuesday afternoon, according to an email from university leadership Tuesday.