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Seven candidates — four newcomers and three incumbents — are running for Allentown City Council in the Democratic primary.
Allentown is looking to update its antidiscrimination ordinance to mirror the most “up-to-date and inclusive” version of such a law in Pennsylvania, amid accusations of discrimination in City Hall and ...
Allentown is seeking $7 million, with a 20% required match. The legislative body approved a $1 million grant for a private ...
In Allentown, incumbent Democrat Matt Tuerk is facing a primary election challenge from Councilman Edward Zucal in a race ...
ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (KYW) — An Allentown City Hall employee was charged with planting a noose at their desk in January, according to police. LaTarsha Brown is charged with tampering with or ...
In partnership with Miller Symphony Hall in the heart of Center City, Lehigh Valley Public Media presents the 2025 primary Allentown mayoral debate. Here are our moderators to kick us off right now.
Allentown’s city council adopted a resolution (R48-2025) designating their city as a “safe haven” for LGBTQ+ people.
Allentown Police Department A noose found on the desk of a Black city hall worker in Pennsylvania prompted a monthslong investigation, with some calling it a possible hate crime. Now, authorities ...
Community reaction was swift. A protest supporting Brown and calling for an end to hate was held outside city hall. On January 10, Brown called Allentown Police to report the noose, telling ...