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PIRO4D/PixabayTowing companies that run afoul of the new ordinance face fines for each violation. That fine is set at $500 or the total fee charged to the vehicle owner, whichever is greater. -
Distributed/Bus PatrolThe Allentown School District said it's working with BusPatrol and the City of Allentown to analyze the data it receives. Violations also have been high in neighboring municipalities.
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Nat Hyman's lawsuit is the first legal challenge to Mayor Matt Tuerk’s new directive to clean up rather than clear out homeless encampments in Allentown. -
J&J Demolition Derby, a Labor Day mainstay at Allentown Fairgrounds, will return for its closing-night grandstand entertainment offering at 5 p.m. Sept. 1, the fair announced Monday.
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The fatal crash is the first involving a pedestrian in Allentown this year.
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A five-person panel examined Lehigh Valley programs for people who are incarcerated to access education. They also discussed workforce development opportunities for people after they are released.
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A few Allentown paramedics came up with the idea to buy Carter Kits Sensory Bags for first responders to be better prepared in emergency situations involving children with autism or other sensory processing disorders.
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Lehigh Valley Public Media comprises LehighValleyNews.com, PBS39 and 91.3 WLVR. Debates to be held in advance of the May 20 primary election include Allentown mayor, Bethlehem mayor, Northampton County executive and Lehigh County executive.
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The U.S. Center for SafeSport knew a former police officer was the subject of an internal investigation at his former job but hired him anyway, according to details released this week by Sen. Chuck Grassley, who is looking into the matter.
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The Downtown Allentown Market "did not meet our long-term expectations," a City Center executive said.
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The high school will transition into its theme-based status starting next fall when it will offer computer science courses. Future theme-based courses will focus on artificial intelligence and allied health careers.
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City officials were ready in February to award a contract for a tree inventory in Allentown, but uncertainties caused by an order from President Donald Trump's administration forced them to pause that plan.
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Mack Trucks will display a 100-year-old Mack AB model tractor manufactured in Allentown at the 125th New York International Auto Show April 18-27.
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Jason Moorehead was awarded $131,500 for damages after he brought a lawsuit against the school district and its officials for violating his First Amendment rights.
