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.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania Builders Association names new president
Greg Harris has been elected president of the Pennsylvania Builders Association.
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 […]
Lehigh Valley housing market sees strong January
The Lehigh Valley housing market was off to a strong start in January, despite lingering inventory issues.
Shapiro unveils 2025-26 budget; draws mixed reviews
Governor Josh Shapiro presented his 2025-26 budget proposal Tuesday to the General Assembly.
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.
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.
Existing home sales dip in August, NAR reports
Existing home sales slipped 2.5% in August, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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.










