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A development project to create more than 400 apartments at the vacant Dixie Cup factory in Wilson Borough took another step toward fruition at the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission meeting on Thursday night.

Tourism is an integral part of the Lehigh Valley’s economic engine, officials said Thursday, accounting for millions of visitors each year and equating to billions in economic impact.

Lehigh Valley International Airport had its best four-month start to the year since 2004 in terms of total passengers passing through, officials said Thursday. Air cargo volumes, meanwhile, declined year-over-year.

A proposal to develop the old Dixie Cup factory in Wilson Borough into 405 apartments advanced after review by the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's Comprehensive Planning Committee.

Officials are expecting new facilities to bring hundreds of thousands of new visitors to Center City Allentown each year. The science center at 815 Hamilton St. opens this week.

The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors' April report shows a bit of spring momentum, but demand continues to outpace available supply. The Lehigh Valley's median sales price is more than $320,000.

Students from Broughal Middle School popped their way to the top at the sixth annual "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" (WSCM) contest Wednesday in Harrisburg.

The sale to New Jersey’s State Agriculture Development Committee in Warren County, N.J., assures that the land will continue to be used for agricultural purposes, according to the deal.

Thursday marked Allegiant Air's first flight between Allentown International Airport and Orlando International Airport. Allegiant Air now provides about 17 connections between the two markets each week.

More than a decade after the Allentown Economic Development Corp. purchased the blighted former Allentown Metal Works on S. 10th Street, the property is due to open to new business.

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.

The American Trucker Association estimates a shortage of 80,000 drivers nationwide.

Two years after the start of the pandemic, they're ready for a full return of visitors.

Figures released this week show another 4.4 million workers quit their jobs in February.

The funds must be spent by 2026.

The company has gained jobs as its IntelliSwab COVID rapid test kits have entered the market.

The Lehigh Valley has nearly made a full recovery from the pandemic, Cunningham said.