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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