Recent Articles from Stacy Wescoe
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission awarded $2 million for grid modernization study
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission received a $2 million DOE grant to study cost-effective transmission upgrades and power generation redevelopment.
Pennsylvania Association of Realtors pleased state is tackling housing inventory issues
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors supports Gov. Shapiro's first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to tackle housing inventory shortages and affordability by 2035.
Downtown Allentown Alliance names executive director
The Downtown Allentown Alliance named Lisa Finkelstein as its new executive director, bringing over 20 years of nonprofit and downtown revitalization experience.
Bethlehem City Council approves certificate for Ironside Lofts apartment project
Bethlehem City Council approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Ironside Lofts, a seven-story apartment building with 107 units next to West Walnut Street parking garage.
Firstrust Bank partnering with mortgage company
Firstrust Bank teams with MortgageCountry LLC to manage mortgage production and technology, aiming to grow and improve mortgage services in the Lehigh Valley.
Wawa plans celebration for new Allentown store
Wawa plans a grand opening for its new Allentown store on Feb. 26, 2026, featuring giveaways and a Hoagies for Heroes competition to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Lehigh Valley home sales see January dip, but higher prices
Lehigh Valley home sales dropped 10.1% in January 2024 amid tight inventory and harsh winter, while median prices rose 11.1% to $350,000, reports GLVR.
Pennsylvania getting second $1B+ biopharma investment
Johnson & Johnson will invest $1 billion to build a cell therapy manufacturing facility in Montgomery County, creating 500 jobs in Pennsylvania.
LVHN completes renovations at Cedar Crest birthing center
Lehigh Valley Health Network completes renovations at the David and Jackie Jaindl Family Birth Center at LVH–Cedar Crest, adding new labor rooms and technology.
Lehigh Valley Auto Show returns to Lehigh University
The Lehigh Valley Auto Show returns March 18-22 at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus with electric vehicles, car clubs and family events.
River Crossing YMCA reopens in Easton
River Crossing YMCA celebrates the renovated Easton-Phillipsburg wellness center with new cardio, strength equipment and expanded training space.
Pa Food Merchants Association supports alcohol delivery bill
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association supports House Bill 1451 to allow third-party alcohol delivery in PA with strict age verification safeguards.











