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2 teens arrested after lockdown at Allentown schools: Police
Authorities did not name the boys — ages 14 and 15 — as they announced charges of terroristic charges and assault by physical menace.
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Allentown shelter draws dozens nightly in first week after early opening, camp closure
Some are former residents of the camp along Jordan Creek that officials shut down hours before the shelter’s early opening last week, but many are from outside city limits, a YMCA official said.
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Allentown cafe deemed Lehigh Valley’s 1st Blue Zone restaurant
The designation recognizes the role of Jay's Local as a gathering space in western Allentown and its recent push to offer more nutritious options to diners.
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‘Allentown is a safe city’: Officials tout positive crime stats in wake of city’s fourth homicide
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk on Thursday pointed to a slew of positive statistics as he said “violent crime is down” and asked residents to acknowledge the “recency bias” caused a homicide the night before.
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Allentown City Council approves $200K contract to develop climate action plan
City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a $200,000 contract for Bethlehem-based WSP USA Inc. to help officials develop a comprehensive strategy to meet climate-related goals.