Although formally established in 1887, Easton has a history dating back to 1736. Thomas Penn, the son of William Penn, surveyed a tract of land at the convergence of the Delaware and Lehigh Rivers. Later in the 1750s, further surveyance was done to establish a town at “the Place of the Forks.
Read MorePennsylvania is a state with a rich history and culture. It has been home to many people for generations, but in recent years, more and more Pennsylvanians have been moving out of the state.
Read MoreA recent article by Ryan Mulligan in the Philadelphia Business Journal (People Are On the Move from PA, NJ) discussed how more people left Pennsylvania in 2021 than any other state, and New Jersey wasn’t far behind. While PA saw the most people exiting, the trend isn’t statewide.
Read MoreO’Brien’s Moving and Storage has been one of Pennsylvania’s top moving companies since 1928, so we’ve seen our fair share of moving trends over the last century. One of the biggest changes we’ve noted in recent years is the explosion of household moving activity in the rural areas of Pennsylvania.
Read MoreAre you getting ready to move to the Lehigh Valley? You’re in the right place to learn all about it! As some of the top movers in the Lehigh Valley, PA, O’Brien’s Moving & Storage knows all about the region, and we want to share that information with you.
Read MoreThose who live in Lehigh Valley have long known what Livablity.com has declared: Bethlehem is one of the best places to live in the country. Bethlehem, which is the 7th largest city in Pennsylvania, landed 70th on Livability.com’s list of the Top 100 Places to Live in America.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that retirees are fond of Florida, but within the state there are certain cities that stand out as some of the best retirement destinations for seniors. The U.S. News and World Report recently released their list of the “2021-2022 Best Places to Retire,” and Reading ranked at No.
Read MoreAs a local Reading moving company, O’Brien’s Moving & Storage has noticed an uptick in relocations to and within Pennsylvania. The past couple of years have led many to move out of densely populated urban areas into the smaller cities of Midwestern America.
Read MoreAre you thinking about moving to Lehigh Valley? If you’re like many, economic growth is an important factor to consider. Especially after the hardships caused by the nation’s response to COVID-19.
Read MoreThe Lehigh Valley area has experienced growth in several sectors over the past ten years, including making a name for itself as an industrial and manufacturing center. One of the fastest-growing fields in the region is that of life sciences.
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