Recent Articles from Stacy Wescoe
Albright to offer academic credit for professional experience
Albright College in Reading launches a prior learning credit program to help working adults earn academic credit for professional experience starting fall 2026.
Nurture Nature Center receives funds to renovate event space
Nurture Nature Center in Easton received $395,502 from the state to renovate its first-floor event space with modern upgrades and technology.
Penn Community Bank CEO Jeane Vidoni honored for advocacy
Jeane Vidoni, CEO of Penn Community Bank, received the William S. Latoff Advocacy Award for her leadership and support of Pennsylvania's banking industry.
Bru Daddy’s restaurant changing hands
Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co. in Allentown will transition its downtown restaurant to McCall Collective Brewing Co. as it focuses on expanding its brewing and distribution.
Easton’s largest-ever apartment building filling up fast
The Confluence, easton's largest apartment building with 274 units, is over 42% leased shortly after opening, attracting commuters and local renters.
Nokia investing $30 million to expand semiconductor operations in Allentown
Nokia is investing $30 million to expand its photonic semiconductor manufacturing capacity in Allentown, creating over 250 new technical jobs in the Lehigh Valley.
Lehigh Valley home prices at a tie for record high
Lehigh Valley home prices reached a record high median of $375,000, reflecting limited inventory and steady buyer demand according to Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors.
Lehigh Valley gas prices drop below $4
Lehigh Valley gas prices fell below $4 per gallon, reflecting a national trend of declining fuel costs driven by lower crude oil prices and geopolitical developments.
Cedar Crest leaning into technology leadership with Harmon Center
Cedar Crest College is renovating the Harmon Center to enhance technology and leadership training for women in fields like AI and cybersecurity.
PUC to distribute $243M in natural gas fees
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission distributed over $243 million in natural gas impact fees to counties, municipalities, and state programs under Act 13.
Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance names new president
Pennsylvania Chamber Insurance appoints Mark Weber as president to lead affordable health care access for employers in Pennsylvania.
Members 1st warns consumers to be wary of travel fraud
Members 1st Federal Credit Union warns lehigh valley consumers about travel fraud scams during vacation season and offers tips to avoid financial losses.











