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The Most Anticipated Allentown Developments in 2024 December 29, 2023

In 2024, several long-awaited Allentown developments will complete, including the Da Vinci Science Center, Moxy Hotel and Archer Music Hall....

Power Restored After Fire at PPL Substation in Allentown December 28, 2023

Update: More than 8,400 PPL customers lost power in Allentown on Wednesday evening after an unknown issue caused a fire at an electric substation in the city....

PA Poll Shows Statistical Dead Heat Between Biden, Trump December 22, 2023

A new poll of Pennsylvania voters shows that a would-be presidential race between Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump is a statistical dead heat. Muhlenberg College in Allentown released a statewide poll this week that showed 42% of Pennsy...

Allentown City Council Declares No Confidence in Mayor December 07, 2023

Allentown City Council on Wednesday night narrowly declared no confidence in Mayor Matt Tuerk, citing alleged racism and discrimination in city hall....

'Just Not Safe': Neighbors Fearful After Murder in Allentown September 26, 2023

Neighbors say they're shaken up and fearful after the death of a 58-year-old man in Allentown....

Lehigh Valley Is Leading the Way in the New Work-from-Home Era September 11, 2023

Two recent developments in the Lehigh Valley represent the type of model we should aspire to replicate, the proposed Allentown State Hospital redevelopment and the Lehigh Valley Town Center in Lowe…...

Stunned Allentown Residents Size Up the Aftermath of Tornado August 09, 2023

All around the Midway Manor neighborhood in east Allentown, residents reacted to the extent of the tornado damage....

Former Allentown Mayor Maintains No Wrongdoing August 04, 2023

In a phone interview with The Morning Call, former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski discusses his prison pastimes, his plans after his release and his ongoing legal appeals....

Former Allentown Mayor Speaks Out From Prison August 01, 2023

The former Allentown mayor said he tries "to do something everyday to advance" his "cause of getting home."...

Mackenzie Joins GOP Field to Challenge Susan Wild in 2024 July 27, 2023

Mackenzie has represented Lehigh County since 2012, and simultaneously announced he would not seek re-election to that seat in 2024....

Is Anyone Still Using Allentown's Office Space? July 12, 2023

Allentown, with its many new office spaces and accompanying businesses intended to serve those new downtown workers, has not been immune to employees choosing to work from home. But while many of i…...

Allentown Center Will Undergo Massive Redevelopment July 04, 2023

Plans to convert a 350,000-square-foot office building in the heart of Allentown’s PPL Plaza into a mixed-use apartment building are in motion, the developer said....

Allentown Plans Multimillion Dollar Redesign of 7th and Hamilton June 28, 2023

Allentown is setting its sights on designing a safer and more pedestrian-friendly intersection at Seventh and Hamilton, with or without the monument there, a city spokesperson said....

Lehigh Valley Ranked in Top 25 Hottest Housing Markets June 16, 2023

See where the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton metro area, which includes Warren County, landed on the top 100 list....

Should Allentown Send Social Workers to Some 911 Calls? June 14, 2023

City council heard testimony Tuesday from supporters of a program that would send social workers instead of police to some 911 calls....

What’s Next for the PPL Tower? June 12, 2023

With PPL moving out its iconic headquarters in downtown Allentown, what does the future hold for the 24-story skyscraper. Offices or apartments? Maybe a hotel?...

PPL to Leave Iconic Building in Downtown Allentown June 09, 2023

PPL Corp. is leaving its iconic downtown Allentown headquarters on Hamilton Street with plans to lease space at and move employees to Two City Center about two blocks away....

Study: Lehigh Valley’s STD Rate Is Among Highest in the U.S. March 29, 2023

U.S. government data on sexually transmitted diseases was analyzed and formatted by Innerbody Research...

Where Will $7.8 Billion in PA School Funding Go? March 21, 2023

See how each Pennsylvania school district would fare under Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget, which would provide $7.8 billion for public schools....

Explosive Found in Bag at PA Airport, Man Arrested March 02, 2023

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man faces federal criminal charges after he checked in a suitcase with an explosive device hidden in the lining on a flight to Florida, authorities said Wednesday....

Why I’m Not Hopeful Allentown Can Solve Its Guns Problem September 28, 2022

Column: Allentown shooting renews calls to end the violence. But solutions aren't easy....

PA Voters Reveal What Will Tip State Red or Blue September 14, 2022

People in Allentown, Pennsylvania, shared which party they are leaning towards for the midterm elections and explained their reasons behind their decision....

Lehigh Co. PA Senate Candidates Agree to Debate September 07, 2022

The two candidates seeking to replace longtime Lehigh County Sen. Pat Browne are expected to debate at least once and appear in the same venue on at least one other occasion as election season heats up....

Change in PA Home Care Worker Pay Delays Paychecks August 08, 2022

A change that was meant to streamline the system that pays care workers who assist people with disabilities, has caused headaches and worries for some direct care workers and families....

Buttigieg Gets Up-Close Look at Infrastructure Projects August 03, 2022

Matthew Marcona of Allentown was a corpsman in the U.S. Navy, helping to provide medical care to 50,000 military personnel in Japan....