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Center Valley’s Shift4 expands crypto payment options
Center Valley’s Shift4 has partnered with a global crypto company to expand its ability to help merchants expand their payment acceptance options. Shift4 said it will be working with Lydian, a global crypto and stablecoin payment platform,[...]
Mosquito control company wins Venture Idol 2026
Mosqitter, a company that is developing innovative chemical-free mosquito control technology, was the winner of this year’s Venture Idol. Hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania, the competition awarded Mosqitter co-founder and CEO[...]
Predictive AI next phase in healthcare
U.S. hospitals employ artificial intelligence (AI) in a variety of ways. By summarizing patient visits, flagging urgent findings in imaging, and identifying patients at risk, AI supports physicians. It catches risks and improves efficiency, but it remains reactive. In some ways, Healthcare AI[...]
Shift4 reports first quarter growth
Shift4, the Center Valley-based payment processing company, has reported first quarter earnings. The company said it processed $56 billion, up 24% from the first quarter of last year. That led to a gross profit of $370 million for the quarter, up 54% over the year prior and gross revenue of $1.1 billion, up 32%. It[...]
Shift4 expands sports client base with Chicago Cubs and Inter Miami CF
Center Valley’s Shift4 is expanding its customer base with the announcement that it’s payment processing technology will be adopted by some prominent sports teams Shift4 said it will be working with the Chicago Cubs to power the fan experience at Wrigley Field, one of Major League Baseball's most iconic ballparks. Shift4 will provide a comprehensive commerce ecosystem[...]
Lehigh University joins Keystone AI + Quantum Factory in Pennsylvania
Lehigh University is one of seven research intensive universities in Pennsylvania to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory. The collaboration is being run along with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, the State of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania. The Keystone AI + Quantum Factory is a statewide innovation network leveraging AI and quantum computing to translate[...]
Greenlight Networks expands fiber optic service in Lehigh Valley with $62 million investment
Greenlight Networks, a regional fiber-to-the-home provider that serves more than 320,000 homes and small businesses across New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, has announced plans to expand its internet network in the Lehigh Valley. The $62 million expansion will bring its service to households and[...]
State Senator proposing two bills addressing data center concerns
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman, R-16, said he will be introducing two pieces of legislation aimed at addressing constituent concerns on data centers and the state gas tax. “I have heard concerns from many residents regarding the various data centers being constructed in their communities, as well as the financial burdens of the increasing[...]
Berks senior community uses AI to improve employee retention
A Berks County senior living campus is using AI for a unique purpose – finding employees that will stay longer, Kevin DeAcosta, president & CEO of Aspire for Well-Being, which operates The Highlands at Wyomissing, said it has partnered with tech company, Arena, to use AI software to determine which job candidates would be[...]
Lehigh and Northampton counties receive $250,000 grant to enhance cybersecurity
In an effort to protect local governments from cyberattacks, State Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, announced he helped secure a $250,000 grant to support Lehigh and Northampton counties in strengthening their defenses against cyberattacks, ransomware, and[...]
OCC permits national banks to conduct riskless principal crypto transactions
In December 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued Interpretive Letter #1188, stating that national banks are now permitted to participate in riskless principal transactions involving crypto-assets. For years, banks have faced[...]
Study seeks to make wayfinding easier for those with special needs
Finding your way in a new setting – whether it's an office, airport or hospital – can be challenging for anyone. For those dealing with issues such as visual impairment or needing wheelchair access, the challenge[...]
