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housing

Jul 10, 2026

Long-awaited bipartisan Housing Act to become law

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will become law, advancing housing affordability and supporting lumber dealers in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Jun 18, 2026

Members 1st Charitable Foundation awards funds to nonprofit programs

Members 1st Charitable Foundation awarded $56,500 to 13 Pennsylvania nonprofits supporting youth, housing, mental health, and food security.

Jun 9, 2026

Secondary home market retreating – even in the Lehigh Valley

Vacation home purchases in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro fell 61.4% between 2021 and 2025, reflecting broader economic pressures in the lehigh valley.

Feb 3, 2026

KCA opposes HB 1541, citing anti-business impacts and increased construction litigation

Citing anti-business impacts and increased construction litigation, the Keystone Contractors Association opposes House Bill 1541.

Jan 7, 2026

Pennsylvania Builders Association names new president

Greg Harris has been elected president of the Pennsylvania Builders Association.

Apr 28, 2025

Shapiro Administration launches program to aid Pa. workforce

Shapiro Administration launches pilot program for on-the-spot birth certificates. Program helps Pennsylvanians quickly access documents for jobs and housing. Service debuted at PA CareerLink Lancaster County, with expansion planned. Departments […]

Feb 13, 2025

Lehigh Valley housing market sees strong January

The Lehigh Valley housing market was off to a strong start in January, despite lingering inventory issues. 

Feb 4, 2025

Shapiro unveils 2025-26 budget; draws mixed reviews

Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal Tuesday to the General Assembly.

Jan 24, 2025

Allentown releases plan to address local housing crisis

With Allentown and the Lehigh Valley as a whole facing a crisis in housing accessibility and affordability, Mayor Matt Tuerk has released a plan to address the issues. 

Dec 2, 2024

Montgomery County gains state funding to expand affordable housing

Montgomery County is one of eight Pennsylvania counties to receive funding to expand access to affordable housing, the Shapiro Administration announced Monday.

Sep 19, 2024

Existing home sales dip in August, NAR reports

Existing home sales slipped 2.5% in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.

1) Grandmother Robin Geiger watches as case manager Terry Gregg, RN, talks with her twin grandchildren, Sunny and Tizlam Gordon, at Star Community Health Pediatrics in Easton. PHOTO/ST. LUKE’S
Apr 18, 2024

Star Community Health plans expansion to meet growing community needs

About 7.9% – or roughly 25.9 million Americans – went without health insurance in 2022, according to last September’s U.S. Census Bureau report.