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Pa. unemployment falls to lowest total in two years, outpaces national rate
Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in July, outpacing the national rate and reaching its lowest level in nearly two years.
Pa. unemployment rate remains well below national average
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% in October, the Department of Labor & Industry announced on Friday.
Pa. unemployment remains below national average; non-farm jobs reach record high
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remains at 3.4% in September, while the total number of non-farm jobs reached a record high for the 14th straight month.
Culinary etiquette program teaches confidence, professionalism
The growth of restaurants and dining out may be on hold because of COVID-19, but the need for young people schooled in the etiquette of dining, particularly at high-end establishments, remains. For that reason, hospitality professionals see potential benefits in expanding a culinary etiquette program into the Lehigh Valley market.
Local payment processor seeks to raise $200M for hospitality industry
With restaurants and other hospitality businesses facing some of the earliest and largest financial losses from COVID-19, one local company established an online resource to help raise more than $200 million for them.
COVID-19 ends LVIA’s 30-month growth pattern
The rapidly changing and spreading virus upended nearly 30 consecutive months of positive passenger traffic at Lehigh Valley International Airport and put a financial strain on the airport as it continues operating and providing services.
Citing coronavirus concerns, Camelback Mountain Resort announces closure
Camelback Mountain Resort in Tannersville is among the first of the region’s resorts that announced a closure today because of the coronavirus.
Allegiant will offer flights from LVIA to Chicago starting in May
As Allegiant Travel Co. prepares to open its aircraft base at Lehigh Valley International Airport next month, the company is branching out to offer new routes for travelers. Today, the Las Vegas-based company said it will offer service to Chicago Midway International Airport from LVIA starting May 14.
Airport authority approves $49.1M capital improvement program
With an eye on reinvesting in its infrastructure and expanding services, the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority board of governors approved a $36.7 million operating budget for all three of its aviation facilities, plus a nearly $49.1 million capital improvement program for 2020.
United Airlines launches its newest regional plane at LVIA
United Airlines introduced its newest regional plane as part of a national tour last week, offering travelers flying out of Lehigh Valley and Harrisburg International airports the opportunity to travel first-class on short regional trips.
LVIA embarks on $22M plan for streamlined passenger traffic flow
As passenger traffic increases at Lehigh Valley International Airport in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, the airport authority has a plan for infrastructure improvements to accommodate more people.
Seeing success with Thai cuisine, restaurateur embarks on next dining venture
New dining destination opens in Lower Macungie Township featuring American cuisine with Asian influences.
