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Traffic increases in May at Lehigh Valley International Airport

Lehigh Valley International Airport saw a 4.75% passenger increase in May with new flights to Denver and Nashville boosting activity.

Strategic benefits of bim-integrated building surveys for real estate portfolios

Banking & Finance

Resurrected Community Development opens $7.2m early childhood center in Allentown

Resurrected Community Development Corporation and Finanta opened a $7.2 million early childhood learning facility in Allentown, creating 30 jobs and expanding childcare access.

Government

Allentown city council to discuss data center zoning amendments

Allentown city council will hold a meeting to introduce Bill 52, proposing zoning amendments for data center use in the industrial manufacturing district.

Health Care

Specialty drug costs reshape employer health plans in central Pennsylvania

Specialty drug costs now dominate pharmacy spend in employer health plans, challenging traditional designs and impacting mid-size employers in central Pennsylvania.

real estate

Pennsylvanian housing prices continue to climb

Pennsylvania housing prices hit a median of $320,000 in May, reflecting strong demand and increased inventory, according to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors.

Retail

Bru Daddy’s restaurant changing hands

Bru Daddy’s Brewing Co. in Allentown will transition its downtown restaurant to McCall Collective Brewing Co. as it focuses on expanding its brewing and distribution.

Technology

‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs

Gartner reports 80% of billion-dollar companies deploying AI cut headcount, but layoffs did not improve financial returns, highlighting workforce challenges.

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Movers & Shakers

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First 100 Days

Government

Reading invites requests for changes to CRIZ map

PA Chamber hosts capitol event to engage local leaders on business issues

SBA visits Easton manufacturer to celebrate its success

PA in strong financial position as revenue collections nearly $1B above estimate

CBO: Over 500K Pennsylvanians will lose health care come December

Pennsylvania invests $3 million in manufacturing innovation program

Governor releases GRID standards to control data center development

Governor visits Berks to announce $17.2M in Main Street Matters funding

Allentown city council to discuss data center zoning amendments

Allentown city council will hold a meeting to introduce Bill 52, proposing zoning amendments for data center use in the industrial manufacturing district.

Shapiro Admin leads multi-state coalition opposing federal joint employment rule

The Shapiro Administration leads 22 states opposing a federal rule that would weaken worker protections and make wage theft harder to address.

Mack Defense receives $47M in federal funding

Mack Defense in Allentown received $47 million in federal funding to continue building the M917A3 heavy dump truck for the U.S. military.

Pa. Chambers urge lawmakers to boost child care workforce funding

Pennsylvania chambers of commerce call for increased funding to support child care workforce recruitment, retention, and early learning programs in the state budget.

Legislators discuss Lehigh Valley apprenticeship program at Crayola roundtable

The Pennsylvania Economic Competitive Caucus explored the Lehigh Valley’s iTEC manufacturing apprenticeship program at a Crayola roundtable in Forks Township.

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Health Care

OraSure receives FDA clearance for home urine collection kit for STIs

Sirona Family Health Care opens in Carbon County

CBO: Over 500K Pennsylvanians will lose health care come December

Pharmacy closures in Pennsylvania linked to pbm practices threaten community access

Best practices for healthcare design in long-term hospital stays

HNL receives national honors

St. Luke’s inducted into Sturge-Weber Foundation Clinical Care Network

Thomas Jefferson University expansion to build Lehigh Valley health care professional pipeline

Specialty drug costs reshape employer health plans in central Pennsylvania

Specialty drug costs now dominate pharmacy spend in employer health plans, challenging traditional designs and impacting mid-size employers in central Pennsylvania.

Employers face rising costs and coverage decisions on glp-1 drugs

Glp-1 drugs like semaglutide create significant cost pressures on employer health plans, prompting complex coverage decisions amid growing employee demand.

Local hospital makes think tank’s list of nation’s 10 best

St Luke's Hospital Easton Campus ranks eighth nationally on the Lown Institute's 2026 Hospitals Index Honor Roll recognizing top care and equity.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is establishing the region’s first Autism and Neurodevelopmental Wellness Center in Upper Macungie Township. PHOTO/GOOD SHEPHERD

Good Shepherd creating region’s first Autism wellness center

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation is establishing the lehigh valley’s first Autism and Neurodevelopmental Wellness Center in Upper Macungie Township.

Contributor Content

What’s Driving Healthcare Costs? And What Can Employers Do About It?

Its causes are too numerous to list. It can cripple a person’s body, state of mind, bank account, quality of life, and job productivity.

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