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Jason Addy/Lehigh Valley Public MediaThe Lehigh County District Attorney's Office on Friday announced charges against two unnamed juveniles in connection with the inferno that started Wednesday night. -
Jason Addy/Lehigh Valley Public MediaMore than two dozen people were displaced as the six-alarm blaze damaged seven rowhomes. But those numbers could've been much higher without crucial aid from other agencies, officials said.
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The Menzingers will headline a show at Allentown's Archer Music Hall at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. Fewer than 100 tickets, at $48.05 for general admission standing, remain available at The Archer website or the venue box office at 939 Hamilton St., Allentown. Elevated seating is nearly sold out. -
More than $2.7 million in state funding is earmarked to offset businesses’ contributions to organizations in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
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Three unidentified juveniles were charged with criminal mischief in connection with the damages, which cost the city about $47,000.
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Luke Bryan, who is among the Top 6 best-selling male country music artists of all time, will perform at PPL Center on Thursday, June 25.
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Allentown declared a snow emergency ahead of Sunday's major winter storm. Enforcement efforts in the city will begin Saturday morning.
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Mayor Matt Tuerk championed a zoning overhaul and securing millions in federal and state grants to support Allentown residents throughout his first term.
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Diane Wittry will conduct her final concert in fall 2027 but continue to serve as the orchestra's music director through May 2028, Allentown Symphony Association said in a release.
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Citizen Soldier, which played Archer Music Hall in August, will be the venue's first return act when it performs there May 26, it was announced. Tickets go on sale Friday.
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Councilman Jeremy Binder, who took his seat this month, wants to ensure there are no more debates over what happens without a budget agreement.
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Advocates say the six-figure investment could save up to seven times that amount in prevented emergency medical care, law enforcement and shelter costs.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has used county office space but hasn't paid rent in three years despite a 2022 memorandum of understanding, county officials said. Said Controller Mark Pinsley: "We're going to deport ICE."
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A community meeting on the city's Urban Forestry Master Plan is slated for Feb. 2 in chambers of City Council. Residents are invited to shared feedback there, as well as through a survey.
