#joblosses #economy #democratsdestroyingPa @SenMastriano @GovernorShapiro is the ONLY governor in Pa history to have hundreds of biz closures & bankruptcies & thousands of layoffs
Massive Layoffs in #Pennsylvania Now Grow Through The New Yearhttps://t.co/ScCsGMYAtw— Cerees (@C3r33s) November 8, 2023
A recent report highlights a concerning trend of increasing eviction rates in Pennsylvania, with Lehigh County standing out as one of the most severely affected areas. Lehigh County ranks second in the state for the number of eviction notices filed, and rising rental costs are believed to be a significant contributing factor. Many observers are characterizing this situation as a crisis, emphasizing the urgency of addressing it.
Rent prices in Lehigh County have surged by nearly 17% since the onset of the pandemic. To gain insights into the reasons behind this increase and to identify the demographics capable of accommodating such rising costs, we sought the perspective of a local specialist.