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Allentown gets $1.5 million to address transportation safety, carbon emissions
Allentown received $1.5 million in grants from the Lehigh Valley Transportation Study to address transportation safety and carbon emissions in the city.
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Lafayette College trustees extend president's contract to 2030
In January, a majority of faculty approved a no-confidence vote for Lafayette College President Nicole Hurd. This week, the college board of trustees approved an extension to her contract lasting until 2030. She joined Lafayette as its leader in 2021.
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East Penn pauses middle school grade realignment to explore alternatives
East Penn School Board voted Monday to pause work toward realigning grades 5-8. District officials will again study possible alternatives.
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Plans advance for school to anchor massive Northridge development on old state hospital site
The new school is expected to serve about 1,200 Allentown students in kindergarten through eighth grade. City Center is optimistic it will be ready for the start of the 2027-28 school year.
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Free backpacks, school supplies offered at Allentown School District's Back to School Bash
The free event runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13. It is open to all Allentown students, families and staff. There will be free school supplies, including backpacks, available.
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