The ordinance is drawing criticism from non-union contractor who say it excludes them from bidding on these projects because they don’t have workers going through apprenticeship programs, or who completed outside the time frame. Non-union companies pay for their employees to go through an apprenticeship program, while union employers pay for them with union dues.
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Allentown’s Creditsafe USA offers businesses COVID-19 Impact Score
Creditsafe USA, an Allentown-based company that provides company credit reports for businesses throughout the globe, has now created a COVID-19 Impact Score. The new scoring system is free and designed to help businesses identify the risks the coronavirus epidemic poses to their bottom line.
Read More »Acela Architects and Engineers to move into former Girl Scouts property
A local architect and engineering firm will move into an Allentown property long occupied by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Acela Architects and Engineers, which has a location at 4969 Hamilton St. in Lower Macungie Township, will occupy the building.
Read More »In Easton, stakeholders raise cash for small businesses
To help business owners struggling to recover from COVID-19, an Easton nonprofit is collaborating with the city and another organization to create a relief fund of $300,000 in emergency capital.
Read More »Domino’s to open in Palmer Township shopping center
Domino’s Pizza is preparing to open its newest location in Palmer Township later this spring, pending state rules on COVID-19.
Read More »Realtors Association seeks life-sustaining business designation
The Pennsylvania Association of Realtors is suing the state to win “life-sustaining” business status for its members.
Read More »Governor Wolf advises all Pennsylvanians wear masks
Gov. Tom Wolf is recommending that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask when they leave their homes as COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state.
Read More »New use eyed for vacant restaurant supply store
A Dallas-based developer bought a former restaurant supply store in Allentown for $1.5 million and plans to renovate it into an auto body repair and paint shop.
Read More »Construction officials push for safe reopening of industry in Pennsylvania
Advocates for the construction industry say Pennsylvania should allow all construction projects to safely continue. Stalled projects exposed to the weather elements could be damaged and create hazardous conditions, they argue.
Read More »Foreclosures, evictions halted under Pa. Supreme Court order
“In view of the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, during this timeframe no officer, official or other person employed by the Pennsylvania judiciary at any level shall effectuate an eviction, ejectment or other displacement from a residence based on the failure to make a monetary payment,” the order states.
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