Allentown, Pennsylvania

Scully Company and Serfass Construction Develop New Apartments in Allentown

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The long-vacant parcel at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Lehigh Parkway East is being put to great use by developers Serfass Construction and Scully Company .

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  • The long-vacant parcel at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Lehigh Parkway East is being put to great use by developers Serfass Construction and Scully Company .
  • Location is everything, and this development offers the best of both worlds a scenic retreat just minutes from downtown Allentown," explains Jessica Scully, President of Scully Company.
  • Kevin Serfass, Vice President of Serfass Construction, shared, "We are tremendously proud to bring the vision of Terrain on the Parkway to life.
  • Serfass Construction was founded in 1948 by Elmer Serfass and remains a family-owned business.

First Commonwealth FCU Earns National Account Certification Through Bank On Coalition Continuing To Lead Inclusive Banking In The Lehigh Valley

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the Lehigh Valley's largest credit unionand leader in inclusive banking, announces their recent national account certification in support of the Bank On Allentown Coalition.

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the Lehigh Valley's largest credit unionand leader in inclusive banking, announces their recent national account certification in support of the Bank On Allentown Coalition.
  • Their Fresh Start Checking Account has earned National Bank On Certification, bringing a newlevel of inclusivity, access andchoiceto banking and financial education for unbanked, underbanked and underserved consumers in the Lehigh Valley.
  • First Commonwealth FCU was the first Lehigh Valley financial institution to commit support to this important initiative.
  • First Commonwealth FCU also offers workplace banking for employers of any size throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley through their Work First by First Commonwealth FCU Employer Partner program.

PPL Corporation to conduct webcast on Second-Quarter 2021 Earnings Results

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will release consolidated second-quarter 2021 earnings results on Thursday, Aug. 5.

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  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) will release consolidated second-quarter 2021 earnings results on Thursday, Aug. 5.
  • The call will be webcast live, in audio format, along with slides of the presentation.
  • For those who are unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay with slides will be accessible at www.pplweb.com/investors for 90 days after the call.
  • Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news about PPL Corporation.

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union Launches "Business First", Bringing A New Level Of Personalized Concierge Business Solutions To The Lehigh Valley

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the #1 ranked credit union in PA by Forbes (2019 & 2020), announces the launch of Business First by First Commonwealth FCU bringing an unmatched level of personalized business solutions and concierge banking to businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley.

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the #1 ranked credit union in PA by Forbes (2019 & 2020), announces the launch of Business First by First Commonwealth FCU bringing an unmatched level of personalized business solutions and concierge banking to businesses throughout the Greater Lehigh Valley.
  • The goal of Business First by First Commonwealth FCU is to bring business solutions that deliver continuous value, according to Kevin Brown, Chief Lending Officer.
  • "Every business owner needs a trusted partner to help nurture and guide their entrepreneurial spirit and balance everyday business needs.
  • Each member has a dedicated local Business Solutions Manager who really knows their business and is passionate about providing personalized service and comprehensive business solutions.

PPL Corporation announces planned leadership team for Rhode Island utility pending regulatory approval and completion of acquisition

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced today that David J. Bonenberger, PPL vice president of Operations Integration, will serve as president of The Narragansett Electric Company upon PPL's planned acquisition of the Rhode Island utility from National Grid.

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  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) announced today that David J. Bonenberger, PPL vice president of Operations Integration, will serve as president of The Narragansett Electric Company upon PPL's planned acquisition of the Rhode Island utility from National Grid.
  • Bonenberger and his wife Francine will reside in Rhode Island.
  • Bonenberger's leadership team will be complete once the director of Business Services and director of Compliance positions are also filled.
  • Note to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news and background about PPL Corporation.

Thomas Murphy Joins National Energy Improvement Fund to Help Lead Southern Expansion of Energy and Resilience Home and Commercial Improvement Lending

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

ALLENTOWN,Pa., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Energy Improvement Fund, LLC (NEIF) neifund.org , a Certified B-Corp energy efficiency and resilience improvement lender, announced that Thomas Murphy has joined its management team as Director, Business Development for the Southern United States.

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  • ALLENTOWN,Pa., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The National Energy Improvement Fund, LLC (NEIF) neifund.org , a Certified B-Corp energy efficiency and resilience improvement lender, announced that Thomas Murphy has joined its management team as Director, Business Development for the Southern United States.
  • NEIF is a Home Improvement Expert Partner of the U.S. Department of Energy and a lender partner of the IBHS FORTIFIED program.
  • "He understands how to communicate with contractors to help them grow their business and is passionate about increasing the affordability of home energy and resilience."
  • Certified B Corporations are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union Launches "Work First" Employer Partner Program, Supporting Lehigh Valley Employers In War For Talent With Free Employee Concierge Banking & Financial Health Benefit

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the #1 ranked credit union in PA by Forbes, announces the launch of Work First by First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union .

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  • LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., June 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, the #1 ranked credit union in PA by Forbes, announces the launch of Work First by First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union .
  • The program brings inclusive access to full-service concierge banking and financial health services directly to the diverse Lehigh Valley workforce, while supporting businesses in enhancing employee engagement and retention.
  • Work First by First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union offers employers of any size a unique, comprehensive and long-lasting solution that brings benefits like free 24/7 VIP banking, free investment advisory, free financial counseling, free financial health checks and debt counseling services directly to employees and their families.
  • We invite any employer in the Lehigh Valley to become part of the First Commonwealth family as an Employer Partner.

Yourway Breaks Ground on Major Expansion At Allentown, PA - Including Phase I Clinical Trials Unit

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yourway, the only truly integrated premium courier and clinical packager in the clinical trials supply chain market, announced an expansion underway at its headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

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  • ALLENTOWN, Pa., June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Yourway, the only truly integrated premium courier and clinical packager in the clinical trials supply chain market, announced an expansion underway at its headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
  • When complete, expansion will effectively double the primary and secondary packaging, storage, and distribution capabilities of the current facility.
  • Construction has begun, and 1,000 new pallet locations at 28 C, which was part of phase 1 of the expansion, is complete.
  • This is another contributor to the ability to transport clinical materials around the world in hours, not days, and for trials to start quickly.

Keep cool, use these energy-saving tips during first heat wave of 2021

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021

b'ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Temperatures are heating up in eastern Pennsylvania.\nWhile we all welcomefun in the sun, sometimes you just need to get inside the air conditioning and chill out.

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  • b'ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Temperatures are heating up in eastern Pennsylvania.\nWhile we all welcomefun in the sun, sometimes you just need to get inside the air conditioning and chill out.
  • Pro tip: Only use ceiling fans in occupied rooms because they work on the wind-chill effect to cool people.
  • PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer in the communities it serves.
  • For more information visit www.pplelectric.com .\nNote to Editors: Visit our media website at www.pplnewsroom.com for additional news and background about PPL Corporation.\n'

INDUS Announces Acquisition of Industrial/Logistics Building

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDT) (\xe2\x80\x9cINDUS\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) announced today that it closed on the acquisition of a fully-leased 127,500 square foot industrial/logistics building in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania market for a purchase price of $11.7 million before transaction costs.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- INDUS Realty Trust, Inc. (Nasdaq: INDT) (\xe2\x80\x9cINDUS\xe2\x80\x9d or the \xe2\x80\x9cCompany\xe2\x80\x9d) announced today that it closed on the acquisition of a fully-leased 127,500 square foot industrial/logistics building in the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania market for a purchase price of $11.7 million before transaction costs.
  • The Company used cash on hand to pay for this acquisition.\nMichael Gamzon, President and Chief Executive Officer of INDUS commented, \xe2\x80\x9cWe are thrilled to expand our presence in the core Lehigh Valley market with a building that is leased to a credit tenant.
  • We believe this acquisition provides the opportunity to create significant value over time as the current in-place rent is below market and the excess land on the site provides options for potential future improvements.
  • INDUS owns 42 buildings totaling approximately 4.7 million square feet (including 31 industrial/logistics buildings aggregating approximately 4.3 million square feet) in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Florida in addition to over 3,400 acres of undeveloped land.\n'