Our favorite shopping destination in all of Pennsylvania, and arguably on the entire East Coast, continues to lead the way in creativity and innovation, earning accolades along the way. Yes, we are talking about Peddler’s Village.
Read MoreBucks County has always been a very popular and highly populated county in Pennsylvania. The demographics of where people are living, though, have changed over the past five years.
Read MoreThe city of Allentown has recently been ranked 27th out of the 200 largest metropolitan areas in the United States for building wealth for the year 2025.
Read MoreIn Part 1 of our blog last week, we mentioned that the onslaught of STRs (short-term rentals), caused by large companies such as Airbnb and VRBO, as well as individual homeowners, started a myriad of problems.
Read MoreA few months ago, our local magazine, Lehigh Valley Live, did a wonderful series of articles on the changing state of the Pocono Mountains and some of the serious issues it is facing, mainly due to the significant increase in STRs (short-term rentals).
Read MoreIn an industry where trust, precision, and customer experience are everything, standing out is no small achievement. Yet, for the second consecutive year, Allied Van Lines has done exactly that, earning top recognition as the Best Moving and Storage Service in Allentown for 2026.
Read MoreMany people or businesses don’t know to call a moving company when they need a little storage space (or a lot), when they are decluttering (getting rid of unused items or just plain “junk”), or when they are downsizing to a 55+ or senior living community, assisted living, nursing home, etc.
Read MoreThis is the second of two articles referencing how the decline of many rural towns was driving people out of Pennsylvania, and how a few places have been fortunate and forward-thinking to recreate themselves and attract new residents to start a life there, or as a landing spot for retirement.
Read MoreIn a recent article about why people are leaving Pennsylvania, we mentioned one of the main reasons was the decline of rural towns as the industrial revolution ended and the coal mining industry fell on hard times. Jim Thorpe was one of those communities.
Read MoreA little-known fact is that Allentown, PA has become one of the most popular destinations for retirees to live. Situated in the Lehigh Valley, Allentown sits on over 18 square miles of land.
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