St. Luke's Hospital in Bartonsville, the first new hospital in Monroe County in 100 years, is expected to open in early fall and create 400 jobs, hospital officials said Thursday at a pre-opening celebration.
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Industries
Olympus celebrates 10 years as major Lehigh Valley employer
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since Olympus Corp. of the Americas packed its bags and moved its North and South American headquarters from Melville, N.Y., to Center Valley.
Read More »Surge in industrial growth to be sustainable for now, report says
The explosive surge of the region's warehouse and distribution activity shows no signs of slowing down.
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East Penn Manufacturing opens new plant, to add up to 400 jobs
Two years after it broke ground for construction, East Penn Manufacturing opened a new $150 million plant at its sprawling facility in Lyons that could add up to 400 jobs when fully operational, company officials said.
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Owner of Blue and Melt to open fifth restaurant
The owner of four notable restaurants in Lehigh and Northampton counties will open a fifth concept in the Philadelphia suburbs this fall.
Read More »Orwigsburg machining company acquired in deal involving two Schuylkill manufacturers
A Klingerstown manufacturer is expanding with the acquisition of an Orwigsburg company that is a worldwide supplier of precision machines for the cold-finishing industry. Both companies are based in Schuylkill County.
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It’s official – National Penn bank branches now BB&T
All former National Penn Bank branches in the Greater Lehigh Valley now are branches of BB&T after what the bank’s regional president is calling a fairly seamless transition.
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New director of SkillsUSA Council seeks commitments to boost career, technical training
SkillsUSA Council in Allentown hired Katie Walter to be its new executive director.
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Firm to build $14.2M affordable housing project in Robeson Township
The leaders of a Lancaster-based nonprofit see a strong need for new affordable housing in Berks County and are looking to fill that market with a $14.2 million project in Robeson Township.
Read More »Berks County Real Estate Transactions
Documents on file in Berks County government offices listed these recent real estate transactions. Information listed for each transaction lists the municipality, seller, buyer, address, parcel, date of sale and sale price. Unless otherwise noted, the property has a commercial use.
