As predicted, the housing market in Allentown has been increasingly competitive in 2022. Demand is high but the market is scarce, and these trends are reflected in housing prices.
According to Redfin.com, In February 2022, Allentown home prices were up 11.2% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $189K.
On average, homes in Allentown sell after 10 days on the market compared to 8 days last year. There were 81 homes sold in February this year, down from 91 last year.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg heard about the challenges substance use treatment providers, community leaders, and law enforcement are facing in their efforts to combat addiction at a legislative hearing on Thursday.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment was 4.3% in January, according to state data released on Friday.
Educational equity and justice will require more than a historical court ruling. It will require legislative action—something that has eluded Pennsylvania educators for over a century.