Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk presented plans for a 2026 budget with a 3.96% tax increase that he said is necessary to keep city services and operations going next year. If passed by City Council — which ...

Mercedes-Benz USA has retailed 223,800 passenger car units year-to-date For Q3 2025, Mercedes-Benz USA returns to reporting retail sales numbers to better align with U.S. automotive industry reporting ...

German sandal maker Birkenstock BIRK5.56%increase; green up pointing triangle said it expects revenue for the year to be ahead of previous guidance, but reaffirmed its profitability target. The ...

Cold calling usually isn’t a part of what real estate agents look forward to, but it still works if you do it right. Picking up the phone and having a direct conversation is one of the quickest ways ...

Want to buy a local business? Watch out — it might lead you to buying even more small businesses. “I call these ‘gateway-drug businesses,'” says Codie Sanchez. That’s because local businesses are ...

Collage by Becky Lee for Edutopia, Rani Nurlaela Desandi, PeopleImages / iStock During my 12 years as a social studies teacher, I saw how cold calling could transform passive classrooms into ...

Cold brew coffee is the ultimate refreshing drink, and making it at home is easier than you think. This method delivers a smooth, bold flavor without bitterness. Perfect over ice, it’s the ideal ...

Targeted Google Query: Do AI chatbots increase sales? AI is no longer an abstract concept reserved for large enterprises with vast resources. For small businesses, particularly those managing tight ...

Budget presentations aren’t usually emotional affairs, but Phillips Armstrong was making his final one Thursday as Lehigh County executive and choked up a bit at the outset. It quickly turned upbeat, ...