THe U.S. economy added 2.5M jobs in May as the U.S. economy reopened businesses shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic. 8 million job losses were forecast.
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Bethlehem business leaders launch #BacktoBethlehem campaign
As the Lehigh Valley begins the yellow phase of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan, merchants and restaurants in Bethlehem want people to know they’re open for business and safe to visit.
Read More »Promenade Shops ready for ‘yellow’ reopening
With the Lehigh Valley entering the yellow phase of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan, the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley will be reopening for modified hours.
Read More »Trans-Bridge to resume some service starting Monday
Trans-Bridge Lines of Bethlehem said it will resume bus service on a limited basis starting Monday, June 8.
Read More »Montgomeryville manufacturer launches Red Cape Essentials for PPE business
The COVID-19 pandemic has birthed a new manufacturing business with a Montgomeryville company spinning off a new company to continue the work making Personal Protective Equipment that it started during the shutdown.
Read More »Stay-at-home order expires Thursday; half of state in green phase on Friday
Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home order will expire at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Wolf said at Wednesday’s press conference.
Read More »Lehigh Valley cities help restaurants increase outdoor seating
As restaurants in the Lehigh Valley prepare to offer dine-in service outdoors as the region moves to the yellow phase of the COVID-19 reopening plan, some cities are helping out by creating new spaces for diners.
Read More »500 jobs cut as PA Turnpike eliminates toll collectors
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced today that the all-electronic tolling system it instituted on March 16 to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus will now be permanent, leading to the layoff of 500 staffers.
Read More »16 more counties to turn green June 5
Gov. Tom Wolf announced today that 16 counties will move to the green phase next week.
Read More »Bill that provides $500M in COVID relief for senior care sent to Gov. Wolf
A bill that would use $500 million in federal COVID-19 relief to help nursing homes, assisted living communities and personal care homes combat the spread of the virus is on Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk awaiting his signature.
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