Following unprecedented job loss due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Allentown Arts Commission chair, Jane Heft announced today a new program which would provide small grants to artists living or working in the city of Allentown.

The Lehigh Valley Food Policy Council in partnership with Muhlenberg College and the City of Allentown will distribute Operation BBQ relief meal boxes on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Muhlenberg College at 2400 Chew Street.

With concern for the public health and safety and in light of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf’s decision to extend a stay at home order through June 4 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Allentown and the Allentown Chamber of Commerce are cancelling ...

Due to an overwhelming response, the application period for the Small Business Assistance program is closed. 

Mayor Ray O’Connell is urging houses of worship in the city to take part in the Bells Across Pennsylvania Day initiative scheduled for Sunday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Due to an overwhelming response, the application period for the Rental Assistance Program is closed.

Allentown residents receiving a paper federal stimulus check should know that the law limits the maximum fee to cash that check to 1.5 percent.

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

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

Allentown municipal government buildings remain open for the general public to conduct business with the city however, the public is urged to conduct as much of that business as possible on-line or through the mail.