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Lehigh County considers suing social media companies over alleged harm to youth

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Lehigh County Board of Commissioners retained a law firm to file claims against various social media companies on the county's behalf Tuesday night at administration building. The deal, with Kline & Specter P.C., will "investigate, research and file its claims" against various platforms including but...

Lehigh County, PA · 2d
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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 23h
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Former Subaru dealership outside Bethlehem sold

HANOVER TWP., Pa.- The site of a former Subaru dealership in Northampton County will welcome car shoppers once again. A limited liability company (LLC) associated with AutoPROVED has purchased the property at 330 Stoke Park Road outside Bethlehem in Hanover Township. The sale was recorded last week by the county...

Bethlehem, PA · 1d
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Lehigh Daily

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Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds

Police in the Lehigh Valley's two largest cities are taking applications for new officers, with Allentown's window closing Monday, Dec. 14, and Bethlehem's on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027. The post Allentown and Bethlehem police open 2027 hiring rounds appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Allentown, PA · 1d

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For Lease: Office/retail space in Jenkintown

2,600 sf of office/retail space is available for lease on the first floor of 106 York Road in Jenkintown. According to the listing, the property includes seven parking spaces. The property was listed for sale in April 2024. For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up...

Jenkintown, PA · 14h

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d

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CWSA shares concerns with phases of Whitehall Farms project

Stevens & Lee Attorney Joel Wiener, representing Penn Knoll LLC and Abra Development 3 for the project known as Whitehall Farms, addressed the board during the Coplay Whitehall Sewer Authority monthly meeting Oct. 15. Wiener requested permission for certain work, which has been called phase one. This prompted a lengthy...

Coplay, PA · 1d

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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Raises $86 Million to Launch First FDA-Approved DNA Medicine

Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has raised about $86 million to bring a medical first to market, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA approved its Voceryq on Oct. 30. Inovio says it is the first DNA medicine the agency has ever approved. The stock offering closed Nov....

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 19h

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King of Prussia Dominates Suburban Life Sciences Market, New Report Finds

Nearly three million square feet of life sciences space, major pharmaceutical employers, and hundreds of millions of dollars in planned investment are helping King of Prussia stand out in Greater Philadelphia’s competitive life sciences industry. King of Prussia District recently released its 2026 Upper Merion Township/King of Prussia (UMT/KOP)...

King Of Prussia, PA · 1d

Lehigh Daily

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Bethlehem plans water rate increase on top of proposed tax, recycling fee hikes

Bethlehem plans to ask state regulators next year to raise water rates for the first time since 2021, with higher bills likely to start in early 2028, the city's water director told City Council on Tuesday. The post Bethlehem plans water rate increase on top of proposed tax, recycling fee hikes appeared first on LehighDaily.com .

Bethlehem, PA · 1d

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A novel approach to combatting gentrification is working in Kensington

In 2023, J.C. Zerbe, community advocate and acclaimed muralist, welcomed an unusual offer: a spiffy, brand-new space for below-market rent. The offer came from the Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT). Most landlords buy buildings to hold onto them, but KCT buys properties to give them away — rehabbing them and transferring them to community ownership.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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New affordable housing apartments coming in North Philadelphia

Officials broke ground Tuesday morning on the Nayda Cintron Apartments on Cumberland Avenue.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Zitner’s has opened a new chocolate factory in Hatfield

An iconic Philadelphia candy company’s chocolate eggs are back after they were missing from shelves last Easter. “We are back,” Zitner’s posted to Instagram last week. The century-old Philadelphia candy company, known for their peanut butter eggs, Coconut Cream, and best-seller Butter Krak, is back in production after it missed the 2026 holiday season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Zitner’s Fine Confections now has a new chocolate factory in Hatfield and its products are expected to return to Philadelphia-area grocery shelves in December.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Habitat for Humanity Turns Blighted Germantown Rentals Into 16 Affordable Homes

A stretch of East Collom Street in Germantown that sat empty for two decades, drawing squatters, illegal dumping and a steady stream of neighbor complaints, is being rebuilt into 16 affordable homeownership units. The $3 million project, called Lena Commons, marks the first phase of a much larger push to deal with blighted and neglected properties scattered across the neighborhood.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Fairhill Breaks Ground On 40 Affordable Homes Named For Beloved Community Leader

513-533 W. Cumberland St. — Approximate Site of Nayda Cintron Apartments. Officials broke ground Tuesday on the Nayda Cintron Apartments, a 40-home affordable housing development rising on a cluster of vacant lots in Fairhill, North Philadelphia. The project will bring three buildings to 513-533 W. Cumberland St., with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes designed to serve lower-income families in a neighborhood where housing costs have climbed sharply over the past decade.

Philadelphia, PA · 1d

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Philadelphia Landlord Sues Minnesota-Based Parent of Glassmaker Again Over Shattering High-Rise Windows

Windows have been shattering and falling from the sides of Philadelphia apartment towers since 2024, and the company that owns those buildings is now suing the Minnesota-based parent company of a glassmaker and a window-unit maker for the second time, trying a new legal strategy to make it pay. PMC Property Group says broken glass has landed on sidewalks, balconies and patios at its properties, forcing the company to hire outside experts and put up emergency scaffolding to protect residents.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d

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Carter’s Opens 2 New Concept Stores

Rochester Hills, Mich., and Cherry Hill, N.J. — Carter’s, Inc., the nation’s leader in baby and childrenswear, is opening a brand-new store for the first time in Rochester Hills, Mich., with a new retail environment designed to help families shop, discover and connect. Located at the Village...

Rochester Hills, MI · 1d

CBS Philadelphia

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What's new at Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, Christmas Village

The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market in Dilworth Park opens Friday, while the Christmas Village begins Nov. 21.

Philadelphia, PA · 2d

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Philadelphia Home Prices Slip as Sellers Cut More and Buyers Take Their Time

Philadelphia sellers cut prices more often and homes spent more time on the market, giving buyers more room to negotiate.

Philadelphia, PA · 3d