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Trash Collection Cancelled

Sunday night, January 25 and Monday night, January 26 trash and recycling collections are canceled. Please check back to our website, social media, phone messaging, and local news affiliates for further details. We will provide our next update by 12pm on Monday, January 26.

The Recycling Drop Off Center on Martin Luther King Jr Dr will be closed to the public starting Saturday, January 24 at 11:00am.

News

Stay updated on Allentown's latest developments, news, and community initiatives. To see all news items, go to the News Page. 

latest news Snow Emergency to Begin Saturday Morning in Allentown Date: January 22, 2026 Mayor Tuerk will declare the Snow Emergency at 7 a.m. on Saturday, January 24. Enforcement will begin at 11 a.m. Read Snow Emergency to Begin Saturday Mo...
Allentown to Host Free Community State of the City for Residents Date: January 16, 2026 A free, community-focused State of the City will be delivered by Mayor Matt Tuerk on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Inkwell.... Read Allentown to Host Free Community St...
Don’t Leaf Us Hanging, Share Your Thoughts on Our Trees! Date: January 14, 2026 Allentown residents now have a tree-mendous opportunity to share their thoughts on the city’s urban forest! The City has launched an online <... Read Don’t Leaf Us Hanging, Share Your T...
Realty Transfer Tax Increase To Go Into Effect January 1, 2026 Date: December 23, 2025 Posted In: Mayor's Office The City of Allentown is reminding residents, homebuyers, and real estate professionals that an increase to the City’... Read Realty Transfer Tax Increase To Go ...
City of Allentown Launches New 311 System and Unveils Renovated Public Works Headquarters Date: November 07, 2025 Posted In: Public Works The City of Allentown today unveiled its new 311 reporting system, a pilot initiative designed to improve customer service,... Read City of Allentown Launches New 311 ...
Allentown Health Bureau Expands Free Flu Shot Clinics Date: October 23, 2025 Posted In: Health The Allentown Health Bureau is offering flu vaccination clinics this month, in addition to the Bureau&rsqu... Read Allentown Health Bureau Expands Fre...
Work Begins on Allentown’s Center Square Redesign Date: October 24, 2025 Posted In: Mayor's Office The City of Allentown is announcing the start of lane restrictions and closures in the area of 7th and Ham... Read Work Begins on Allentown’s Center S...

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Upcoming Events

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23 Jan 2026 Trash Collection Cancelled Friday 12:01 AM Allentown Pennsylvania Read Trash Collection Cancelled...

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Meet the leaders driving progress in Allentown. Learn more about the City Council members shaping local policies, the Mayor steering the city's vision, and the Controller overseeing financial accountability in our elected officials' section.

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Santo Napoli
Santo Napoli
Council President
Santo.Napoli@allentownpa.gov
Cynthia Mota
Cynthia Mota
Council Vice President
cynthia.mota@allentownpa.gov
Candida Affa
Candida Affa
Council Person
candida.affa@allentownpa.gov
Jeremy Binder
Jeremy Binder
Council Person
jeremy.binder@allentownpa.gov
Ce-Ce Gerlach
Ce-Ce Gerlach
Council Person
Ce-Ce.Gerlach@allentownpa.gov
Cristian Pungo
Cristian Pungo
Council Person
cristian.pungo@allentownpa.gov
Natalie Santos
Natalie Santos
Council Person
Natalie.Santos@allentownpa.gov

Controller

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