Few areas of the United States have been the birthplace of more monumental innovation than Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. The region was first settled in the first half of the 18th century by German immigrants and for over 100 years remained as a sleepy pioneer town in the newly formed colonial states...
Read MoreWhen it comes to choosing where to live, it’s important to consider many different aspects of a place—the location, the climate, the opportunities, and the economy for starters. In this article, we’ll be talking specifically about the last one. Why? The Lehigh Valley ranked as a top 10 region in the...
Read MoreIn a recent ranking by Liveability.com, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has been recognized as one of the top cities to move to in the United States. A city of roughly 75,000 residents, Bethlehem has all the amenities of a large city, while still maintaining a vibrant local culture and small-town atmosphere...
Read MoreWhile many movers in Reading, PA will boast that they’re the best moving company around, few of these claims are backed by actual distinctions. O’Brien’s Moving and Storage is a rarity in this regard. We’ve recently received the “Best Moving Companies in Reading” award from Expertise for our dedicat...
Read MoreIn recent years, Lehigh Valley’s bustling economy has become a popular talking point for both locals and media outlets. This region of Pennsylvania was once a metropolis for the ever-growing steel industry in the late 1800s and early 1900s. This was ushered in by the development of the Lehigh Canal,...
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If you were looking for a place to visit this holiday season or any time of year, the Hotel Bethlehem is an appealing choice. This award-winning historic hotel has been named to USA Today’s “10 Best Historic Hotels List” for four consecutive years. This year, the Hotel Bethlehem is proud to be ranke...
Read MoreWhen it comes to planning a move, understanding common moving trends can be helpful for deciding where to go and when to start the process. As an interstate agent of Allied Van Lines, O’Brien’s Moving & Storage is here to share valuable information about 2021 moving trends throughout the United...
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The U.S. News and World Report analysis is in, and Allentown made the list alongside a handful of other nearby regions in Pennsylvania! After examining the nation’s 150 most popular metro areas, the publication ranked them in order of best places to live, and Allentown ranked 111th. As a professiona...
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. Phi...
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. R...
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