Lehigh Valley Health Network announced today it received one of the largest donations in its history from developer and philanthropists J.B. Reilly and his wife, Kathleen, which will be used to support enhancements to its Children's Hospital.

Though the housing market traditionally enters a period of relative calm this time of year, one real estate expert says it will continue to be a seller’s market in the Lehigh Valley.

The Allentown Planning Commission has officially approved changes to the second phase of the downtown Five City Center Innovation Campus, which has also now been renamed as SVN Square.

The co-owner of a long dormant manufacturing plant near Easton hopes to wrap up environmental testing on the site and begin construction next year on a mixed-use project.

Television shows such as “This Old House,” “Rehab Addict” and “Barnwood Builders” have fueled a growing demand for reclaimed barn wood for use in projects such as flooring, doors and other home décor.

Having survived nearly two centuries in the construction industry, Alvin H. Butz has found itself at the center of an economic revitalization, and Allentown, the company’s corporate headquarters, is a key component.

Berks County’s residential and industrial real estate market continues to be brisk, but residential sales are down 4 percent compared to this time last year largely due to low inventory, real estate experts said Wednesday at the fourth annual Berks County Real Estate & Development Symposium held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Reading Hotel.