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Pennsylvania saw a nearly 50% increase in Hispanic-owned businesses between 2012 and 2019, according to Census data. Non-Hispanic businesses increased by 9.3%, which means Latinos are creating businesses at a higher rate than their non-Hispanic peers.

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A 95,750-square-foot, 144-bed behavioral hospital planned for Hanover Township in Northampton County expected to create more than 300 jobs was among two development projects reviewed by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission on Thursday night.

A new robotics center is now open at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Center Valley. The Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation opened Thursday thanks to a significant gift from the Fleming Foundation.

The mysterious and sometimes sacred symbols are meant to bring good fortune and wins to players and fans.

Passengers will soon be able to fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport to all three of Orlando's main airports.

Mack Trucks threatened to replace any employees who don't return to work if the latest offer wasn't accepted. Points of dispute included job security, labor demands and retirement safety nets.

Allentown Planning Director Jennifer Gomez said her staff had “concerns” about Ideal Concepts’ plans to build more than a quarter-million square feet of office space.

Two large apartment complexes were moved forward at Tuesday's Lower Macungie Township Planning Commission meeting

Lung cancer screening and prevention was the topic of a health event held by Olympus Corp. of the Americas. The Center Valley-based company partnered with the American Lung Association for the educational engagement.

The bridge could cost the city up to $80 million.

Observers are expecting legal challenges to Pa.'s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Smoking weed in public or bringing cannabis across state lines remains illegal in Pennsylvania.

They're the first known cases identified in Pennsylvania since 1984.

Cynerio says the flaws could have allowed hackers to control the robots, open locked doors and watch patients.

The program is open to homeowners with COVID-related hardships and income below 150% the area median.

Three LVHN hospitals received recognition by the Human Rights Campaign advocacy group.

It could take more than a year for 'price correction' to occur.

Students at NCC's Fab Lab make Martin guitars, learn about wiring, electronics, sound design and more.

Pew research says the Lehigh Valley is a better place to work when it comes to gender-based pay equity for young workers.

As doors open, officials warn those who walk in without appointments may encounter long waits.

A $50,000 state grant will be used for those with low income, veterans or people who lost jobs in the pandemic.