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Shapiro signs order to control data center growth in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at controlling the growth of data centers in the state. The Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development (GRID) Requirements were written to block what he called speculative, irresponsible data center projects from[...]
Temple University working with Quakertown manufacturer to improve robotic manufacturing
Temple University and Quakertown-based Demco Automation have launched a partnership to explore how AI can make custom robotic manufacturing systems more affordable and accessible for Pennsylvania businesses. The project received $69,530 from[...]
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands succeeds by selling burgers, wings and hospitality
While to the casual observer it might seem like Allentown-based Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands sells juicy hamburgers and spicy hot wings; its leadership knows it takes something more than that to become a top company. And so, beyond the food they sell, the group of 45 restaurants in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania concentrate an equal amount of effort on selling[...]
KCA video challenge to inspire next gen construction professionals
The Keystone Contractors Association (KCA) has launched a “Build the Future Video Challenge” to inspire Pennsylvania's next generation of construction professionals. A statewide social media campaign, the video challenge is designed to showcase opportunities[...]
Gas prices up nationally, but down locally
While gas prices were up in other parts of the country, locally prices at the pump dropped slightly. The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is four cents lower this week at $4.071, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report. In the Lehigh Valley, the average price for a[...]
Family-owned butcher shop planned for East Allen Township
A building that formerly housed a luxury resale boutique and an HVAC company has been acquired by a multigenerational family of butchers. Jeremy and Allison Scavazzo plan to convert the building at 5751[...]
Home prices in the Lehigh Valley hit another record high
July saw another record high for home prices in the Lehigh Valley. According to the latest report from the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors, the median sales price reached a high of $389,500 last month, topping the June record of $385,000. “Reaching another record median sales price just one month after setting the previous high[...]
One year later WDIY bouncing back from federal funding loss
It was just over one year ago that community radio station WDIY in Bethlehem lost its federal funding. It was a loss of $110,000, or 15% from the station’s annual revenue and came at a time when the nonprofit was already operating at a deficit. But now, after a bit of reorganizing and strong[...]
Pa. accepting applications for $3 million industry training grant program
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for the Foundations in Industry Training (FIT) Grant Program funding. The program helps support and boost registered pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs at businesses across the state. Governor Josh[...]
Hotel Bethlehem named America’s best historic hotel for sixth straight year
Hotel Bethlehem on Aug. 12 earned America’s Best Historic Hotel/Resort from USA Today 10Best for the sixth year running. A panel of experts curated nominations, and the public made their final votes to determine the recognition. The hotel, which opened in 1922 and sits adjacent to the newest U.S. UNESCO[...]
St. Luke’s earns top national honors for stroke care
Nine hospitals across St. Luke’s University Health Network, which operates throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, have earned 2026 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. These awards stem from rigorous national standards for stroke diagnosis and treatment, including rapid intervention, adherence to[...]
Why celebrity giving matters: From influence to impact
As more and more people turn to food pantries to help feed themselves and their families, the benevolence supporting these vital organizations is appreciated more than ever. Major donors like MacKenzie Scott and Taylor Swift are challenging long-held traditions of giving with a new type of philanthropy – one that[...]
