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Allentown bond rating upgraded to A+

S&P Global upgraded the City of Allentown’s general obligation bond rating from A to A+ with a stable outlook, citing stable economic growth, a manageable debt burden and...

Published Apr 15, 2026, 1:54 PM EDT

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Lehigh Valley included in $2.8M state Industry Partnership grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry announced a $2.8 million investment in Industry Partnership grants to ten organizations to strengthen the state’s workforce and economy. “Industry Partnerships...

Published Apr 14, 2026, 12:51 PM EDT

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Pa. House passes bills to regulate data center development

The Pennsylvania House passed two bills to increase oversight of data center development. House Bill 2150, sponsored by Rep. Kyle Mullins (D‑Lackawanna), requires annual energy and water reporting...

Published Apr 14, 2026, 9:18 AM EDT

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East Penn opens 930,000‑sq‑ft logistics center in Blandon

The Wolfson Group held a ribbon-cutting Friday for a newly completed 930,000-square-foot logistics distribution center for East Penn Manufacturing in Blandon, Berks County. East Penn says the state-of-the-art...

Published Apr 13, 2026, 10:53 AM EDT

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LVEDC creates “Made in Lehigh Valley” time capsule

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation is assembling a “Made in Lehigh Valley” time capsule for the National Museum of Industrial History as part of America’s 250th events....

Published Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

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MASL team launching at Allentown’s PPL Center

Rob and Jim Brooks, owners of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, and the Major Arena Soccer League announced a new professional indoor soccer team that will play at the...

Published Apr 9, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT