The City of Allentown today announced the formation of a regional dirt bike task force that will address the illegal use of individuals riding dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, and illegal motorcycles in the Lehigh Valley.

The City of Allentown along with a group of stakeholders will hold a neighborhood plan presentation for the 1st and 6th wards on Thursday, March 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the America on Wheels Museum at 5 N. Front Street.

The City of Allentown will partner with Eastern PA Trans Equity Project to honor the transgender community on the International Transgender Day of Visibility. 

Eleven new Allentown police officers were sworn-in this morning during a ceremony at the Scottish Rite Cathedral where the department also awarded badges to six certified officers and recognized eleven recently promoted officers.

The City of Allentown has partnered with Hiram W. Dodd Elementary School and South Mountain Middle School to implement changes aimed at alleviating current traffic control issues in the area.

The Allentown Health Bureau is updating the walk-in vaccine clinic schedule from 5 days a week to 3 days a week effective Tuesday March 1, 2022.

Allentown Public Works Director Craig Messinger is retiring this week after 33 years of service to the City of Allentown.