Tower Health, the Reading-based health network, will furlough approximately 1,000 full time employees in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health system.
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Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber introduces Gift Card Grab Week during COVID-19 crisis
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber is launching Gift Card Grab Week, from Sunday May 3 to Saturday May 9, to support local restaurants affected by the pandemic.
Read More »Wolf approves property tax extension, vetoes link with fed’s expansion of ‘critical’ worker advisory guidelines
Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation Monday that, among other provisions, will provide property tax relief by allowing taxing districts to waive late fees for property taxes as long as they are paid by the end of 2020.
Read More »Tower Health launches COVID-19 Information Center website
Tower Health has launched a COVID-19 Information Center which will share will the health network's cumulative totals of COVID-19 cases, negative test results, patients on ventilators and related deaths with the public.
Read More »Protesters demand end to business closures at Harrisburg rally
Angry over the closure of businesses deemed “non-life sustaining,” hundreds of protesters, many carrying signs and hats supporting President Donald Trump, took the streets of Harrisburg to protest the actions of Gov. Tom Wolf to protect public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »Stay-at-home order extended to May 8; some business to resume
After extending the state’s stay-at-home order through May 8, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced his first steps towards reopening Pennsylvania businesses.
Read More »Coordinated Health opens virtual orthopedic injury center
Coordinated Health has opened a virtual orthopedic clinic that will allow patients virtual instead of face to face visits.
Read More »Survey: How is COVID-19 affecting business in the Lehigh Valley?
As businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley deal with challenges presented by COVID-19, Lehigh Valley Business wants to hear from you, our readers. Earlier this month we emailed reader surveys to poll feedback from regional businesses. The results are below. We hope that you can benefit from this feedback and that LVB can better gauge ...
Read More »Pa. Chamber announces ‘Bringing PA Back’ initiative for safe return to business
As the state looks towards the process of reopening post COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce will be working with business leaders across the state to help map out that return.
Read More »Grocery stores are paying suppliers faster during COVID-19 crisis
Supermarkets nationwide are paying their suppliers faster today than for the same period one year ago, according Creditsafe, an Allentown-based business credit reporting agency.
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