Allentown News

Thousands of workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) reached a tentative agreement with Mack Trucks, the union and the company reported early Monday.

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A developer hopes to complete a four-story, 49-unit apartment complex in about a year after breaking ground Friday in Allentown.

Community Action Lehigh Valley officially closed on the purchase of city's history Cleveland Elementary School.

The school district is asking families whether they support adding metal detectors to the high schools.

The Diocese of Allentown's Catholic Charities is not accepting new immigration cases, but the nonprofit is working to "rebuild" its program, a spokesperson said.

Security officers searched multiple students Monday morning after finding them smoking in a bathroom during school hours, according to police.

Despite a few concerns about parking and affordable housing, the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission approved recommendations for an 189-unit apartment complex on West Hamilton Street Tuesday.

One season removed from a trip to the World Series by their parent club, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs finished as 2023 attendance champions of the minor leagues.

St. Luke's University Health Network built a two-story orthopedic hospital. Patients will be able to receive same-day surgery on their knees, hips, spine, hands and shoulders, among other injuries.

More than a dozen people were prepared to speak for and against several proposals at Monday's zoning meeting, but there were only two officials present from the board.

The Allentown restaurant is expected to offer takeout until repairs are finished. But customers should be patient, as it only has one phone and does not take online orders.