YMI Insurance doubles lehigh valley footprint with two acquisitions
YMI Insurance has acquired Robertson Insurance Group and Carl H. Myers Agency, doubling its size and quadrupling its client base in the Lehigh Valley.
Philly-based Trusted Land Transfer expands into the Lehigh Valley
Trusted Land Transfer expands into the Lehigh Valley with a new office in Bethlehem and appoints Ron Donchez as market president.
St. Luke’s Older Adult Meal Program feeds senior’s nutritional and social needs
St. Luke’s University Health Network serves nutritious dinners to seniors across 10 campuses in Pennsylvania, promoting health and social connection.
Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley marks 25 years as largest local bank
Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley celebrates 25 years, ranking as the largest locally headquartered bank with $1.7 billion in deposits and strong community ties.
Musikfest named best music festival in USA Today 10 Best awards 2025
Musikfest in Bethlehem was named the best music festival in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the fourth time, drawing nearly 1.45 million visitors in 2025.
Bethlehem nominated again for USA Today’s best main street 2024
Bethlehem’s Main Street is nominated again for USA Today’s America’s Best Main Streets 2024. Voting is open through April 6 to support this community favorite.
Industrial Archives & Library in Bethlehem receives major donation from NSH USA
The Industrial Archives & Library in Bethlehem received a major donation of industrial records and drawings from NSH USA Corporation, enhancing its historical collections.
ArtsQuest reports $193 million economic impact in Lehigh Valley for 2025
ArtsQuest reported a record $193 million economic impact in 2025 for Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley, driven by Musikfest and Christkindlmarkt events.
BSI names chief people officer
BSI Corporate Benefits promotes Valerie Lewis to chief people officer to lead talent strategy and culture during company growth in Bethlehem.
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.
Local convenience store owner to open 21st location
A1 Quick Shops owner Iffy Ansari will open a new Bethlehem location at 1225 N. New Street, transforming a former salon into a neighborhood grocery store.
Pennsylvania distributes $16.2M in CRIZ funds, names two new zones
Pennsylvania returns $16.2 million in CRIZ funds to Bethlehem, Lancaster, and Tamaqua, with Erie and Reading joining the revitalization program.











