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Gas prices rise more than $1 in past month
AAA East Central reports the average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania is $3.943 this week. In the Lehigh Valley the average hit $3.928 on March...
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Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley celebrates 25 years
Founded 25 years ago by Dave Lobach and the late Elmer Gates with “zero initial dollars” and no permanent building, Embassy Bank opened operations in a rented trailer...
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Eli Lilly selects Lehigh Valley for $3.5 billion life‑sciences plant
Eli Lilly chose the Lehigh Valley for a $3.5 billion manufacturing plant that will employ about 850 workers (average salary $100,000) and roughly 2,000 construction workers over the...
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Embassy Bank marks 25 years as Lehigh Valley’s largest local bank
Embassy Bank for the Lehigh Valley began 25 years ago when Dave Lobach and the late Elmer Gates sketched their plans on a napkin to build a bank...
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Why employers should play the long game with pharmacy benefits
With employer medical and Rx costs projected to rise 8.4% in 2026, Capital Blue Cross warns that short-term fixes — like carving out pharmacy benefits or rigid formulary...
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Lehigh and Northampton counties receive $250,000 grant to enhance cybersecurity
State Sen. Nick Miller announced he helped secure a $250,000 grant to help Lehigh and Northampton counties strengthen defenses against cyberattacks, ransomware and data breaches through a partnership...
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Pa. small businesses demand $4.5B refund for illegal tariffs
New data from We Pay the Tariffs, compiled by Trade Partnership Worldwide, shows Pennsylvania small businesses paid over $4.5 billion in now-illegal IEEPA tariffs and $7.8 billion in...
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Pennsylvania median home price rises to $287,500 in February
Statewide, the median home sales price increased 3% year-over-year to $287,500 in February and was about 8.5% higher than January, even as the Lehigh Valley saw a slight...
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Crayola partners with Luxor to expand manufacturing and sales in India
Easton-based Crayola announced a strategic long-term partnership with Luxor Writing Instruments Pvt. Ltd. to manufacture and distribute co-branded Crayola by Luxor products across India. Luxor will use its...
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Budget Store & Lock opens secure storage facility in Stroud Township
Budget Store & Lock has opened its newest facility — called the “Route 611” location — in Stroud Township at 291 Travelers Way. The Pocono Chamber of Commerce...
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Lehigh Valley Greenways issues RFP for five-year strategic plan
Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources are seeking a consultant to develop a comprehensive five‑year strategic plan for the...
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Mack Trucks opens 2027 calendar contest with new categories
Mack Trucks is now accepting nominations for its 2027 calendar, adding new themed categories such as Built for Toughest Jobs, Built for Versatility, Built for the Long Haul...
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PUC seeks $2,576,627 from UGI over 2023 Palmer Chocolate Factory gas explosion
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission filed a complaint accusing UGI Utilities of 27 state and federal safety violations after a natural gas leak from a vintage Aldyl‑A plastic...
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Pennsylvania gaming revenue rises 14.6% in February
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported combined gaming revenue of $547,103,943 in February 2026, 14.6% higher than February 2025, producing $236,018,507 in tax revenue. iGaming set a monthly...
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AARP: Long-term care unaffordable for Pennsylvania seniors
In 2025 the average annual income for Pennsylvanians age 65 and older was $55,938, while annual long-term care costs ranged from $53,040 for a home health aide to...
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Good Shepherd Tops U.S. with 500,000 Steps Using Hands‑Free Robotic Exoskeleton
Good Shepherd Rehabilitation in Allentown, Pa., surpassed 500,000 steps using Wandercraft’s FDA‑cleared Atalante X self‑balancing robotic exoskeleton, making the center a “superuser” among 100+ rehabilitation sites worldwide and...
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Good Shepherd Named 2026 ‘Best Legacy Business’ by Lehigh Valley Business
Good Shepherd was named a 2026 Best Legacy Business by Lehigh Valley Business, joining more than 40 companies across industries on the special list. Founded in Allentown in...
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Good Shepherd Marks 10 Years of Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s
In February 2026 Good Shepherd Rehabilitation celebrated 10 years of offering Rock Steady Boxing in the Lehigh Valley, becoming the area's first provider of the certified, high-energy non-contact...