The Robin Hood (Catalina Ave.) Bridge in the city of Allentown’s Lehigh Parkway is closed to all pedestrian, equestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic until further notice. The bridge, accessed via th...

A stray tan Pit Bull involved in a fight with a rabid skunk in the 1200 block of South Seventh Street has been located and is being quarantined at the Lehigh County Humane Society.A city animal contro...

In the interest of public health, the city of Allentown is closing all city-owned and maintained sports fields until further notice. No field permit applications are being accepted. The decision fo...

The city of Allentown Recycling Drop Off Center at 1400 Martin Luther King Jr. reopened late this morning. The center closed Tuesday as a result of flood waters from Tropical Storm Iasias. Crews compl...

Eleven new firefighters will be on the job in the Allentown Fire Department. They were among the graduates of the Allentown Fire Academy who were honored during a ceremony today at the city’s Mack So...

As of 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, in the city of Allentown Walnut Street from Lafayette Street to St Elmo Street remains closed due to damage caused by Tuesday’s creek flooding.That section of Wa...

A dedication ceremony was held this morning for the "Welcome to Allentown" mural at the PPL substation at 120 S 8th Street.The mural was created by award-winning artist Mila Sketch of Austin, Texas.Ac...

Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today warned consumers to properly discard and report unordered and mislabeled seeds shipped from overseas. Consumers nationwide have received seeds ...

The Allentown Dog Park is back open.  It had been closed temporarily since last evening to make repairs to the gate security mechanisms.--30--

The City of Allentown recognizes a unique opportunity to position itself among other American cities that are using public art as an instrument to restore neighborhoods, create community, and fortify ...