City of Allentown
Recent News About City of Allentown
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Irving Pool Groundbreaking
On June 26, the City held a goundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the beginning of construction on Irving Pool.
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Recycling Update
The 20- and 25-gallon green recycling bins are back in stock at the Recycling Office at 641 S. 10th St. in Allentown.
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Alan Jennings Appointed to RACA Board
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk announced today the appointment of Alan Jennings to the City of Allentown’s Redevelopment Authority (RACA) Board of Directors.
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Cancellations Due to Air Quality Advisory
The Lehigh Valley is experiencing poor air quality due to the wildfire activity in Canada which is producing intense smoke.
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Valania Park is Officially Open
The City of Allentown celebrated the official ribbon cutting of Valania Park after breaking ground on the $1.8 million improvement project last June.
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2023 Spark Program Assistance
The City of Allentown is now accepting applications for its Spark Program.
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Easy Signs to open first U.S. facility in Allentown: Wolf is 'thrilled to welcome them to Pennsylvania'
A Sydney, Australia, signage company will be setting up shop in the Lehigh Valley with the opening of the first Easy Signs, Inc., in the U.S., which will bring in 130 new jobs over the next three years.
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President Trump understands the importance of safely re-opening our schools
Each day, I drive my daughter to school. When I drop her off, I have the joy of knowing that she is going to a school that will foster the skills she needs to thrive. As a working mom, I want what is best for her, and instead of being limited by proximity alone, we chose a school that met her interests and talents.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: Water Safety Wednesday Campaign
The Department of Parks and Recreation announces their social media campaign “Water Safety Wednesdays” beginning on Wednesday July 8, 2020.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: West Walnut Street Closure
West Walnut Street will be closed from 8th Street to Seventh Street on Tuesday, July 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a crane to set HVAC units on the roof of City Center building SVN Square East.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: State Asked for Fireworks Amendment
Allentown residents unhappy with Pennsylvania’s current fireworks law are encouraged to register their displeasure with state lawmakers.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: City Government Buildings Reopening
City government buildings will reopen to the public on Monday, June 22.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: City Permitting Temporary Outdoor Seating
The city in partnership with the Allentown Area Chamber of Commerce and the Allentown Parking Authority is extending business expansion opportunities for restaurants, bars and cafés where food and/or beverages may be served.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: MLK Project Moves to Repaving
Repaving work will close portions of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in the city of Allentown through at least Monday, June 8. Work will begin at approximately 6:00 a.m. weekdays and extend into the evening.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: Allentown Observes EMS week
Allentown EMS is observing National EMS Week.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: Stretch of MLK Drive Reopened
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive has reopened from Lehigh Street to S.10th Street.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: EMS Awarded Ambulance Funding
Allentown EMS has been awarded $141,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: Health Licenses, Fire Permits Extended
The Allentown Health Bureau and Allentown Fire Department are extending the license and permit periods of food and childcare establishments with licenses or permits due to expire this month.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: Parks & Rec Rentals Suspensions Extended
Department of Parks and Recreation organized field and pavilion rentals at city facilities are now suspended through the end of May.
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CITY OF ALLENTOWN: Lehigh Canal Emergency Repair Contract
A Bethlehem firm will perform emergency repairs to the Lehigh Canal in Allentown.