Mack Trucks will not participate in a Las Vegas construction trade show March 10-14 because of concerns about the coronavirus outbreak.
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Penn State Lehigh Valley begins $14.4M expansion project
Penn State Lehigh Valley has started construction of a $14.4 million expansion project that will include a STEM wing, organic chemistry lab, new dining facility and veteran and adult learner lounge.
Read More »Business owner seeks to fill work-space void in West End Allentown
After discovering a need for more office suites and co-working space in West End Allentown, a local real estate exec decided to fill the need.
Read More »Grand Central Landfill to host public meetings on $42M expansion plan
With potential approval of its $42 million landfill expansion looming, waste disposal company Grand Central Sanitary Landfill of Plainfield Township plans to host several meetings to inform the public about the project.
Read More »Demand for affordable housing is strong, so where are the new housing projects?
Construction of market-rate apartments is surging across the nation in both urban and suburban areas, while construction of units for low to moderate-income renters has declined dramatically.
Read More »Proposed industrial park targets manufacturers
Officials say River Pointe Logistics Park, a proposal for an industrial park on 725 acres in Upper Mount Bethel Township, has potential to attract manufacturers to the Slate Belt, a largely rural region of Northampton County.
Read More »Local firm buys $43M apartment community in West Virginia
DLP Real Estate Capital of Hanover Township, Northampton County, made its first foray into "The Mountain State" with its $43 million acquisition of a West Virginia apartment community.
Read More »A traveling networking company sets up HQ in Easton
The owner of The Social Tour, a new traveling networking company that opened in downtown Easton, hopes to create an atmosphere for creative professionals to gather and work on their craft.
Read More »Boat parts maker Seakeeper plans $11 million expansion in Berks County
A Berks County boat parts manufacturer plans to expand in the county and move its out-of-state headquarters there as well, committing more than $11 million for the project and creating nearly 100 jobs.
Read More »Spend, or save? How to build a financial future
Mounting economic pressures have contributed to a savings dilemma for those looking to retire. While everyone who works is most likely looking forward to retirement, fewer people are prepared for it. Younger generations are saddled with mounting student loan debt, and appear to be focused on starting a family and buying a house, which puts retirement on the backburner.
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