The Allentown police department has another 240 face masks at its disposal thanks to a thoughtful donation.

The city is closing all park pavilions during the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency.

The Lehigh Canal in Allentown is temporarily closed for recreation purposes.

The regularly scheduled Tuesday, April 14 at 12:15 meeting of the Allentown Planning Commission has been cancelled.

Allentown city government buildings will remain closed to the public through Friday, April 17.

The City of Allentown’s Yard Waste Drop-Off Site will open as scheduled on Wednesday, April 1 for city residents only.

The Allentown Fire Department is extending the permit period of childcare facilities and food establishments with permits expiring in March or April.

The Allentown Health Bureau is extending the license period of food and childcare establishments with licenses about to expire.

As the state seeks relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19, today Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine revised the “Stay at Home” order to include Lehigh and Northampton counties.

The city of Allentown is suspending bulk item curbside collection effective the week of March 29 until further notice as a result of the COVID-19 Disaster Emergency.