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Ben Franklin Technology Partners support bowling app startup in central Pennsylvania

Ben Franklin Technology Partners helped Daniel Mowery's BowlNow app grow, supporting 433 companies and creating 270 jobs in central and northern Pennsylvania.

Peoples Security Bank & Trust names two regional leaders

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Peoples Security Bank & Trust names two regional leaders

Peoples Security Bank appoints Leslie Meck and Jared J. McLaughlin to key leadership roles in the southern region and Lehigh Valley branches.

Government

Shapiro admin allocates $4.7M for manufacturing training

The Shapiro administration is providing $4.7 million through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program to train skilled manufacturing workers.

Health Care

St. Luke’s unveils $252M Heart Hospital in Bethlehem

St. Luke’s University Health Network unveils a $252 million heart hospital on its Anderson Campus in Bethlehem, expanding cardiovascular care and patient services.

real estate

Hybrid work environment evolving, but companies call office attendance important

CBRE's 2026 Americas Office Occupier Sentiment Survey shows hybrid work is evolving, with companies in Greater Philadelphia emphasizing office attendance and employee experience.

Retail

GIANT partners with Penn State Athletics as Official Grocery Partner

The GIANT Company becomes the Official Grocery Partner of Penn State Athletics with a multi-year deal including exclusive category rights and stadium sponsorship.

Technology

Empowering employees to use AI requires leadership, not technological expertise

Leadership, not technical expertise, is crucial for empowering employees to use AI effectively, says experts from Stony Brook University and Golisano Institute.

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First 100 Days

Government

PennDOT making $41M in grants available for state rail projects

Pa. DEP looking to reduce methane emissions in the state

Shapiro sues Trump admin over Pa. election funding control

Lehigh University receives two federal Genesis Mission awards

Pa. unemployment rate drops to 4.1%; nonfarm jobs reach record high

Lehigh Valley projects receive $4.2M boost from state

U.S. Army orders 115 new heavy dump trucks from Mack Defense

Pennsylvania passes $50.8B state budget

Shapiro admin allocates $4.7M for manufacturing training

The Shapiro administration is providing $4.7 million through the Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Program to train skilled manufacturing workers.

Pa. Small businesses eligible for low interest loans to cover storm damage

Small businesses in Monroe, Carbon, and Northampton counties can access SBA low-interest loans to cover financial losses from july 4 storms.

Pa. collects over $3B in first fiscal month of 26-27

Pennsylvania collected $3.4 billion in General Fund revenue in July, marking the first month of the 2026-27 fiscal year with strong tax receipts.

Commonwealth ranked as a top employer by PA Chamber

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is recognized by the PA Chamber Foundation for its internship programs preparing students for future careers.

Main Street Matters applications being accepted for Pa. small businesses, downtowns

The Shapiro administration announced applications are being accepted for Main Street Matters funding to support downtown revitalization and small business growth.

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Health Care

Bethlehem’s OraSure gets FDA emergency authorization for Ebola test

Allergy and ENT practices join St. Luke’s

St. Luke’s launches family medicine residency program at Grand View

Thomas Jefferson University to open Sidney Kimmel medical college campus in Allentown

Changes to Rx economics – what employers should know

St. Luke’s sees record number of births this year

Capital Blue Cross and St. Luke’s partner on health insurance plan

Highmark event promotes wellness and community connections

St. Luke’s unveils $252M Heart Hospital in Bethlehem

St. Luke’s University Health Network unveils a $252 million heart hospital on its Anderson Campus in Bethlehem, expanding cardiovascular care and patient services.

St. Luke’s marks one-year turnaround at Grand View campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network reports a significant financial turnaround at Grand View Campus, improving care access in Bucks and Montgomery counties.

Tower Health signs affiliation agreement with Jefferson Health

Tower Health has signed an affiliation agreement with Jefferson Health, expanding access to advanced specialty care in Pennsylvania's Berks and surrounding counties.

Caroline Laubach of Lehigh County demonstrates walking in Wandercraft's Eve personal exoskeleton at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation's Hyland Center. PHOTO/WANDERCRAFT AND GOOD SHEPHERD

Good Shepherd partnering on next generation exoskeleton for walking assistance

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation partners with Wandercraft on Eve exoskeleton to provide walking assistance in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley region.

Contributor Content

How ‘whole-person care’ drives better health outcomes

If you’re an employer, you know your employees don’t work in a vacuum. Their job performance can be affected by plenty of factors outside the workplace, including family demands, social or economic challenges, and their overall health.

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