State agency offers funding for small scale, mixed-use projects
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency issued a request for proposals for new construction or the rehabilitation of mixed-use projects seeking financial support. This year, its focus is on smaller cities such as Bethlehem, Reading and Harrisburg.
Bethlehem apartment building sells for $7.05M
Eastwood Apartments LLC recently bought a building at 238 Goepp St. in Bethlehem that once served as a silk mill and today, is a fully occupied apartment building.
Lafayette College opens new $75M Rockwell Center
Lafayette College opened its Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center, a 103,000-square-foot-project that aims to integrate critical skills in science, technology, engineering and math while bringing together disciplines in biology, computer science, environmental science and neuroscience.
New burger franchise headed to Bethlehem
BurgerIM, a gourmet fast food restaurant offers a “create-your-own” experience with a menu of mini burgers, slightly bigger than sliders as well as larger options. It will open its first Lehigh Valley site in Bethlehem in September.
Meals on Wheels buys new headquarters for $1.06M
Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley will soon be moving into a new home.
Developer transforming former Bath borough building into multifamily space
GeorgeAnn Custom Homes of Moore Township recently bought the former Bath municipal building at 215 E. Main St. and will renovate the building to create 12 apartments.
Cityline renovates building for new day care center
An Allentown construction firm recently renovated The Parkland Academy Early Learning Center into a new day care in Upper Macungie Township.
After 60 years, labor union moves from downtown Allentown to new spot
Feinberg Real Estate Advisors LLC of South Whitehall Township represented the Pennsylvania Joint Board, Workers United in the lease for the 4,018-square-foot office and meeting space at 5050 West Tilghman St.
Homebuilder sees potential growth in Bucks County with $12M project
Kay Builders, based in Lower Macungie Township, is building The Fields at Creek View, a residential community of 38 single-family homes in Richland Township near Route 309.
Inventory continues sharp decline as housing prices rise
The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors reported that new listings decreased 10.3 percent in July to 1,074 as compared to July 2018.
Girls construction camp offers camaraderie, career-info and hands-on training
A free, weeklong camp serves to provide career info and hands-on training activities for girls 14 to 18 who have interest in construction, architecture, engineering and related fields.
Paper cup manufacturer plans to open its first facility in Bethlehem
Continental Cup Co., a paper cup manufacturer, will open its first site at 1920 Spillman Drive in Lehigh Valley Industrial Park VII off Route 412 in Bethlehem.











