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Small business owners in Northampton say American Rescue Plan grants ‘greatly appreciated’
Now, Vic Neumann is planning what he’ll do with a $15,000 grant he just received via the American Rescue Plan. He is the latest business to benefit from the bailout money in Northampton County. The check was delivered in person by Lamont McClure, county executive, and representatives of the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Northampton County urban agriculture programs benefit from grant program
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today announced that through support from the MidAtlantic Farm Credit, the budget for the Pennsylvania Farm Bill’s Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is increasing from $500,000 to $520,000 and the deadline has been extended to Nov. 5.
Northampton County approves $2.8 million in grants for nonprofits and municipalities
Northampton County Council approved about $2.8 million for 87 Grow NORCO grants for non-profit organizations and municipalities at its October meeting.
Northampton County businesses receive American Rescue Plan funds
Lamont McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announce that, in the first five rounds of Small Business Grants from American Rescue Plan funds, Northampton County has distributed about $7,860,375 across 35 municipalities.
Grant to help homeless in Northampton County
Northampton County received a $2.34 million grant from the American Rescue Plan for housing, services and shelter.
Northampton County OKs $1.25M in grants to small businesses
EASTON, Pa. – Northampton County Council approved a total of $1.25 million in COVID-19 relief grants to 96 small businesses at its Thursday meeting, after some scrutiny of a home-based business and another listed as a self-employed Uber/Lyft driver.
Phoebe Ministries Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Staff
Phoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, announced Monday that it will require employees across the senior living organization to receive COVID-19 vaccination by October 15, 2021 as a condition of employment.
St. Luke’s acquires Lehigh Valley Nephrology Associates
St. Luke’s Physician Group (SLPG) has acquired Lehigh Valley Nephrology Associates making its providers part of St. Luke’s Nephrology Associates (SLNA).
Public outcry moves Moore Township to amend warehouse rules
Responding to public outcry over the explosion of warehouses in Northampton County and the entire Lehigh Valley, Moore Township is moving to require berms and buffers to protect residents from noise and activity from industrial neighbors.
Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant Program accepting applications
Lamont McClure and the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced that applications for the 2021 Northampton County Hotel Tax Grant Program, which will enhance tourism and community development, will be accepted today through August 20.
Op-Ed: How Northampton County can keep the roller coaster on the tracks
Now that COVID-19 vaccines are in wide circulation, people keep asking me when we’re going to return to normal. Unfortunately, “normal” may take a while to arrive. As stated by Newton’s third law of motion, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.”
Strong November home sales in Northampton, Lehigh
Home sales in Northampton and Lehigh counties rose 12.4% in November from a year earlier, as fourth-quarter activity remained strong. That’s according to a report by the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors, a nonprofit trade association, which showed settlements climbing to 818 last month.
