to the downtown, giving visitors a reason to stay and explore after having a meal at one of the local restaurants. She notes that other important partners in the city’s tourism sector include the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visit Lebanon Valley. INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Over the past two years, the city has undertaken significant infrastructure projects, collaborating with PennDOT to enhance highways 422 and 72, which run through Lebanon. In addition, Capello conveys that a substantial portion of the American Rescue Plan funds were allocated to paving projects throughout the community. Simultaneously, utility work, including water and sewer infrastructure improvements, has accompanied these resurfacing projects. “A lot of the residents are ready for all of this paving work to be done,” she admits. “Unfortunately, there’s been a lot of disruption in traffic in the last couple of years.” Housing remains a priority, with an emphasis We have more affordable housing than the surrounding municipalities throughout the county, but we need more. If we’re a fastest growing county, then that means not only in development and businesses, but that also means people are coming here, so we need housing. Located in nearby Annville, PA, Lebanon Valley College (LVC) is an educational and employment hub for Lebanon city and its region. LVC offers 50 undergraduate majors and 25 graduate degrees and certificates. It is known for its strengths in the health professions, teaching, sciences, business, and digital media. Online and hybrid graduate programs for working professionals include an MBA with several concentrations, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Education, and Intelligence & Security Studies. Admitted undergraduates are guaranteed to receive merit scholarships. The College’s alumni are highly skilled educators, health professionals, and business leaders, with over 2,300 living in Lebanon County. LVC’s students, faculty, employees, and alumni positively affect all areas of society. They buy goods and services that create jobs, support local businesses, buy homes, and serve as charitable organization volunteers and board members. LVC students volunteer over 20,000 hours annually. The College’s Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders and student-run CURE physical therapy clinic provide free evaluations and interventions for community members. The College continually enhances its offerings to support community needs, including through a new Bachelor of Nursing major. LVC’s hallmark Breen Center for Career & Professional development supports students in achieving career success. LEBANON, PA
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