Construction expected to drive region’s economy

Growth. Fueled by demand. That’s the mantra for 2016 in business in the Greater Lehigh Valley. From transportation projects, hotels, shopping centers and commercial districts – land is in demand. It’s why the region this year is headed for a steady rise in...

Allentown planners OK 2nd round of luxury apartments

The Allentown Planning Commission gave developer J.B. Reilly permission Tuesday to raze half a dozen downtown buildings to make way for the $20 million upscale apartment complex known as Strata II. Situated at the southwest corner of Sixth and Linden streets, the...