Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell today announced the promotion of four police officers and conducted swearing-in ceremonies in City Council Chambers for the department’s seven newest officers and cadets.

The American Red Cross will be holding a “Sound the Alarm” event in Allentown on Saturday, April 28, part of the nationwide Red Cross effort to help reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by home fires.

The City of Allentown along with the Allentown Fire Department in partnership with the Allentown School District is rewarding the hard work of some elementary school students with a ride to school in a fire engine.

Owners of expired or unused prescription and over-the counter medicines can get rid of them during National Take Back Day drug collection events in Allentown on Saturday, April 28.

Mayor Ray O’Connell is nominating Allentown attorney Thomas F. Traud, Jr. to become city solicitor.

Members of the City of Allentown’s storm water department rescued a mother duck and 11 ducklings from a city storm sewer this morning.

The Allentown Recycling Bureau’s Earth Day in the Park on Saturday, April 21 at Jordan Park will create awareness about environmental protection while bringing community members together to celebrate Earth Day and have some fun.

Sixth Street in the City of Allentown from Walnut Street to Hamilton Street will be closed from Monday, April 16 at 5:00am through Tuesday, April 17 at 12:00pm.

Spring and summer recreation enthusiasts are learning about the multitude of leisure activities available throughout the City of Allentown in the newest edition of Adventure Allentown.

Mayor Ray O’Connell today appointed Tony Alsleben interim police chief in Allentown.