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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Allentown public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recycling and dumping enforcement cameras
1402 W. Linden St conversion
Infrastructure
Planning Commission Appointment and Ethics Review
Homelessness Funding and Shelter Advocacy
Zoning & land use
1525 Hanover Ave
232 N 2nd St
1001-1007 Hamilton St
Workforce Housing Affordability Requirements (Bill 82)
Outdoor Encampment Response Ordinance (Bill 66)
2401 W Emaus Avenue - Data Center
Union Boulevard After-Hours Club Safety Concerns
Environmental Advisory Council and Volunteer Tree Planting
Update on Snow Removal Program
Speeding and Traffic Safety on True Street
Public safety
Workforce and Affordable Housing Development
Roads & traffic
Environment
Police Department Staffing and DROP Pension Reform
SS4A Grant Appropriation for Street Safety Improvements
Electric Vehicle Fleet Expansion for Parks and Rec
Workforce Housing Mandates for Publicly Funded Projects
Housing Trust Fund Allocation and Programs
Appointment of City Controller
Faith Foundation Youth Program
Allentown Works Recompete Program Implementation
Allentown Housing Authority Programs and Homeownership Initiatives
Street Tree Cash-in-Lieu Fee Update
Data Center Zoning and Environmental Regulations
Supermarket Loading Dock Expansion & Traffic Safety
Loading Dock Setback and Delivery Safety at Little Apple Market
Paid Sick Leave Mandate (Bill 54)
Proposed Data Center at 2401 West Emmaus Avenue
Vacant Property Registry and Blight Prevention
Amendments to Part II General Legislation, Chapter 660 Zoning, Article 5 Uses
Project: 3995 Tilghman Street
Roberto Clemente Charter School Relocation
Encampment Policy Discussion
Bill 33: Vacant and At-Risk Property
Bill 51: Grants Position Reclassification
Bill 52: Data Center Zoning Amendments
Hanover Avenue Multifamily Development
Highland Street Group Child Care
Budget
Police brutality
Police safety
Development & housing
Mayor's Office Travel Expenses and Policy
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Allentown from local and regional media.
Allentown police union suing City Council over refusal to adopt new pension program; warns of wave of officer retirements
Allentown’s police union is suing City Council over its failure to approve a program allowing officers to collect pension payments while working. In response, members of City Council said they will “vigorously ...
Nov 2, 202610 state House seats up for grabs as Lehigh Valley voters head to the polls
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Lehigh Valley voters could shift the delicate balance of power in Harrisburg this Tuesday when they go to vote in their state House races.Democrats have held a slim majority in the state House ...
Nov 1, 2026What else is on the ballot? Lehigh Valley voters faced with referendums
Allentown residents are weighing a ballot initiative that would require businesses to provide paid sick time to employees, while North Whitehall voters could opt to spend some of their taxes on open-space preservation.
Oct 30, 2026With data center proposals in the Lehigh Valley, environmental group has plan to protect waterways
As the Lehigh Valley dealt with the growth of warehouses and the potential for large data centers, a constant worry has been the effects they would have on waterways. With municipalities rushing to write their ...
Oct 28, 2026‘A first-class venue’: Ivy Madness finds a home at PPL Center
Ivy League Executive Director Robin Harris said the conference has spent the past decade evaluating facilities and exploring options to establish a location where it could anchor the tournaments, enhance the experience and grow the event. It has found that spot in Allentown.
Oct 28, 2026Murals bring color to Lehigh Valley downtowns. Can they bring lasting change?
Public art is becoming a more visible part of downtown development, as artists and business owners see opportunities to build community pride and attract visitors. But measuring its broader impact is more complicated.
Oct 27, 2026City council helps Allentown nonprofit get its ninth Turkey Drive off the ground
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A microgrant from city lawmakers is set to help an Allentown nonprofit deliver hot holiday meals to hundreds of people this Thanksgiving. Allentown Young Professionals landed a $2,000 gran...
Oct 23, 2026ASD will not raise taxes beyond state’s highest allowable amount for 2027-28
Allentown School District will not raise taxes beyond the highest amount allowed by the state for the 2027-28 school year, which is 5.6%.
Oct 23, 2026Allentown city and school officials plead for end to Allen High bomb threats: ‘Knock it off’
After a week in which three bomb threats at Allen High School resulted in three juvenile arrests and an active investigation, the Allentown mayor and police chief joined school officials in calling on students ...
Oct 22, 2026Future of Lehigh County Board of Elections heads to the voters
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Lehigh County voters will face a historic decision at the ballot this November as they consider altering the make up of the Election and Registration Commission.The independent body, better kno...
Oct 21, 2026Allentown ranked the worst metro city to live in for people with asthma
Allentown ranked the worst metro city to live in for people with asthma Audacy
Oct 19, 2026Truck traffic raises concerns for proposed Route 309 Wawa
The South Whitehall Planning Commission reviewed a preliminary/final land development plan for a new Wawa.
Oct 16, 2026