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FlexRay has moved its East Coast operations from New Jersey to a 26,000-square-foot facility in Upper Macungie Township. PHOTO/FLEXRAY
Jul 22, 2026

Food inspection company relocates to the Lehigh Valley

FlexXray has moved its east coast operations to a 26,000-square-foot facility in Upper Macungie Township, Lehigh Valley, creating about 40 jobs.

Jul 20, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate drops to 4.1%; nonfarm jobs reach record high

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 4.1% in June, with nonfarm jobs reaching a record high, reflecting strong labor market growth.

Jul 9, 2026

Shapiro Admin launches finance portal for Pennsylvanians

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities launched My Money, a website to help Pennsylvanians manage finances and prevent fraud.

Jun 18, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate remains under national average, sets record high for nonfarm jobs

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate remains under the national average, while nonfarm jobs hit a record high of 6.2 million in May.

May 26, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate remains below national average

Pennsylvania's unemployment rate held at 4.2% in April, below the national average, with total nonfarm jobs reaching a record high of nearly 6.2 million.

May 1, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate remains lower than national average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was once again below the national average.

Apr 17, 2026

Pa. unemployment drops, national rate rises

As the national unemployment rate rises, Pennsylvania’s rate fell.

Apr 3, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate decreases, nonfarm jobs reach record high

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.3% and nonfarm jobs set a record high, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry reported.

Mar 25, 2026

Pa. House passes minimum wage bill; Shapiro urges passage in Senate

Governor Josh Shapiro is urging the Pennsylvania Senate to pass the new minimum wage legislation.

Mar 4, 2026

Shapiro Admin invests over $4M to expand career pathways

L&I Secretary Nancy Walker announced the Shapiro Administration’s investment in grant awards to prepare high school students for a career and path to employment.

Jan 23, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate remains below U.S. average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate of 4.2% in December was unchanged and remains below the U.S. average.

Jan 8, 2026

Pa. unemployment rate below national average

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained below the national average.