Lehigh Valley

Standard Solar Strengthens Leadership in Education Sector with Acquisition of Lehigh University Solar Project from EDF Renewables North America

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Environment, Other Energy, Utilities, Alternative Energy, Sustainability, Green Technology, Energy, University, Education, Business development, Partnership, Murray, Electricity, Lehigh University, Carbon, EDF Renewables, Kilowatt-hour, Coal, School, Acquisition, Solar energy, Standard solar model, Renewable energy, Lehigh Valley

Standard Solar recently acquired the Lehigh Valley project from developer EDF Renewables North America, further solidifying the company’s commitment to advancing solar energy in Pennsylvania and educational institutions nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Standard Solar recently acquired the Lehigh Valley project from developer EDF Renewables North America, further solidifying the company’s commitment to advancing solar energy in Pennsylvania and educational institutions nationwide.
  • This latest acquisition marks another milestone in the company’s longstanding partnership with EDF Renewables North America and a growing project portfolio in Pennsylvania.
  • The Lehigh Valley project is part of Standard Solar’s rapidly expanding portfolio in the education sector.
  • We thank EDF Renewables and Standard Solar for their partnership and look forward to producing clean energy onsite for our community and environment.”

Development Geared Towards National and International Manufacturers Provides Residents Another Opportunity to Better Understand Wastewater Plans and Requirements

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Friday, June 16, 2023
Environment, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Environmental Health, Utilities, Public Policy, Government, Building Systems, Energy, State, Local, River Point, Microsoft PowerPoint, DEP, Q&A, Engineering, Planning Commission, Federal, Lehigh Valley, Tax, Security Industry Authority, Bangladesh Planning Commission, Water, Authority, Sewage treatment, Civil engineering

An Industrial Authority would provide the municipality with the ability to monitor and review the wastewater and water needs required by each specific user.

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  • An Industrial Authority would provide the municipality with the ability to monitor and review the wastewater and water needs required by each specific user.
  • The project’s wastewater treatment plan is designed for this purpose, as well as to allow the township to meet its residents' needs and Upper Mount Bethel Township’s municipal capacity requirements.
  • “We appreciated the second opportunity to present our wastewater treatment plan to the Planning Commission and Upper Mount Bethel Township residents.
  • Like any development project, plans are underway to address and mitigate post-development impacts and/or concerns in both Upper Mount Bethel Township and the Borough of Portland.

GREA Sells 383-Bed Student Housing Property in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Near Lehigh University for $29,500,000

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Housing, Research, Lehigh University, Lehigh Valley, Sale, Student, RRA, Faculty, DeLuca

PHILADELPHIA, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GREA, is pleased to announce the sale of a large off-campus student housing portfolio serving the students at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, June 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GREA, is pleased to announce the sale of a large off-campus student housing portfolio serving the students at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
  • The portfolio consists of 45 modern apartment units (117 bedrooms), 62 single-family houses (266 bedrooms), and one street-level commercial space.
  • Each property in the portfolio is located within a short walk of Lehigh University, one of the nation's most distinguished private research universities.
  • The University’s strategic plan for the next decade calls for increasing enrollment, attracting new faculty, expanding research, and constructing new facilities.

C.F. Martin & Co. Releases Annual Corporate Impact Report

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
DNA, Environment, Culture, Pharmaceutical industry, Management, Lehigh Valley

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C.F. Martin & Co® announced the release of their second annual Impact Report. The report is a way for the iconic guitar maker to share its commitment to being a socially responsible organization. The annual Impact Report details some of the company's efforts and achievements in caring for their employees, local and global communities, and the environment in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The report highlights the company's efforts to positively impact its culture, community, and the environment
    LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- C.F.
  • Martin & Co® announced the release of their second annual Impact Report.
  • The report is a way for the iconic guitar maker to share its commitment to being a socially responsible organization.
  • The annual Impact Report details some of the company's efforts and achievements in caring for their employees, local and global communities, and the environment in 2022.

TOUR de TUSH RAISES MONEY FOR YOUNG ONSET COLORECTAL CANCER RESEARCH

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Coalition, Research, Lehigh Valley, Patient, Colorectal cancer, NBA Nation (tour), American Cancer Society, Disease, Tourism, Birth control

Held from May 1-31, 2023, Tour de Tush is hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition to raise awareness and support research into the rise of young onset colorectal cancer (diagnosed before the age of 50).

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  • Held from May 1-31, 2023, Tour de Tush is hosted by the Colon Cancer Coalition to raise awareness and support research into the rise of young onset colorectal cancer (diagnosed before the age of 50).
  • The Coalition is excited to welcome back Olympus Corporation of the Americas as the presenting sponsor for the 2023 Tour de Tush.
  • Funds raised during this event will support research around young onset colorectal cancer as well as quality of life issues for young patients.
  • “Colorectal cancer is on track to become the leading cause of cancer deaths for adults under 50 by 2030,” states Chris Evans, president of the Colon Cancer Coalition.

Quadrant Private Wealth Welcomes New Director of Marketing and Investor Relations

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
Quirk, Growth, Ageing, Lafayette College, Mental health, Education, Lehigh Valley, Marketing, Management, Quadrant

Lehigh Valley RIA leader furthers commitment to growth with new key hire to ramp up marketing and branding strategy.

Key Points: 
  • Lehigh Valley RIA leader furthers commitment to growth with new key hire to ramp up marketing and branding strategy.
  • BETHLEHEM, Penn., April 6, 2023 Quadrant Private Wealth (‒Quadrant–), a leading wealth management firm headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, announces the addition of Kristen Quirk as the firm's Director of Marketing and Investor Relations.
  • The hire emphasizes Quadrant's commitment to client-centric financial services and marks the firm's first hire solely focused on the marketing advancement vertical.
  • Quirk will oversee the planning and execution of a robust strategic marketing and branding program.

Kajeet and Keystone Metro Fiber Partner to Deliver Private Wireless Solutions in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Organization, CBRS, School, Partnership, Citizens Broadband Radio Service, Lehigh Valley, LTE, Mobile phone, Kajeet

MCLEAN, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kajeet ®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for businesses, schools and municipalities, announced a strategic partnership with Keystone Metro Fiber, a subsidiary of Ironton Telephone Company, to offer private and public 5G and LTE network solutions in the Lehigh Valley.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kajeet ®, a leading provider of wireless connectivity solutions for businesses, schools and municipalities, announced a strategic partnership with Keystone Metro Fiber, a subsidiary of Ironton Telephone Company, to offer private and public 5G and LTE network solutions in the Lehigh Valley.
  • Keystone Metro Fiber will use Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum and Kajeet's Private 5G and LTE technology platforms to bring significant benefits to the local economy by fostering technological innovation as well as creating new jobs.
  • This allows organizations to easily integrate the Kajeet Private 5G Platform into their existing IT infrastructure and access a wide range of additional services and solutions to support their private network needs.
  • For more information on Kajeet and its Private 5G Platform, please visit Kajeet private wireless .

New Brand for Moravian Village Echoes Traditional Moravian Symbol and Values

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Steps, National Historic Landmark, Lehigh Valley, UNESCO, Symbolism, Hotel

The new name echoes a fine point in Moravian history and values.

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  • The new name echoes a fine point in Moravian history and values.
  • First designed in 1830 as a geometry lesson, a traditional Moravian star features 26 points of equal length.
  • Moravian Village's Executive Director, Tracy Patton, echoes the importance of having these two-century old values exude from the new name and the symbolism that it represents.
  • Among the unique distinctions for Point 26 Suites at Moravian Village are prime location and spacious sizes.

INDUS Completes Acquisitions of Land for Future Development

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Professional Services, Other Construction & Property, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Finance, Construction & Property, REIT, Acquisition, Canal, Lehigh Valley

INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDT) (“INDUS” or the “Company”), a U.S. based industrial/logistics REIT, announced that it has completed the previously disclosed acquisitions of land parcels in the Orlando, Florida and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania markets.

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  • INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDT) (“INDUS” or the “Company”), a U.S. based industrial/logistics REIT, announced that it has completed the previously disclosed acquisitions of land parcels in the Orlando, Florida and Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania markets.
  • The Company used cash on hand to complete the acquisitions.
  • The acquisition of the fully entitled land parcel in the Orlando, Florida market (the “Orlando Land”) totals approximately 75 acres and is expected to support the future development of three industrial/logistics buildings totaling approximately 574,000 square feet.
  • The acquisition of the fully entitled land parcel in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania market (the “Lehigh Valley Land”) totals approximately 11 acres and is expected to support the future development of one industrial/logistics building totaling approximately 90,000 square feet.

Pennsylvania American Water Accepting Applications for 2023 Environmental Grant Program

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Monday, January 23, 2023
Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Other Energy, Utilities, Other Philanthropy, Natural Resources, Energy, Water resources, Organization, Cumberland County, News, Water quality, American Water, Water, New Community Corporation, Commonwealth, Pennsylvania-American Water Company, York County, Environment, Community, Lehigh Valley

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program.

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  • Pennsylvania American Water announced today that applications are now being accepted for the company’s 2023 Environmental Grant Program.
  • The program offers funding for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and groundwater supplies in local communities.
  • “So many of our communities and local organizations work to improve our environment and our water resources,” said Marcus Kohl, director of water quality and environmental compliance for Pennsylvania American Water.
  • Information and applications can be found on the Environmental Grant Program page of the company’s website, under News & Community.