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The third annual Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton event in Allentown scheduled for Saturday, September 19 is being cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The city of Allentown will use a $347,500 state grant to reduce lead hazards in owner-occupied and rental housing.

In a letter from Dominican Festival Association President Sandra Vargas, the Dominican Festival Association very sadly communicates the decision to cancel the Dominican Festival 2020.

Crowd restrictions forced by the COVID-19 pandemic are resulting in the cancellation of the 2020 Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Festival & Parade in Allentown scheduled for Sunday, July 26.

The city in partnership with the Allentown Area Chamber of Commerce and the Allentown Parking Authority is extending business expansion opportunities for restaurants, bars and cafés where food and/or beverages may be served.

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.