Pa. House hopeful calls for public debate ahead of Democrats' decision on Allentown seat
In less than two weeks, local Democratic volunteers are set to help nominate a candidate for a Feb. 24 special election.
In less than two weeks, local Democratic volunteers are set to help nominate a candidate for a Feb. 24 special election.
Days before Christmas, the Michael Ann & Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation teamed up with The Salvation Army and Ashley Furniture to help Allentown families recently displaced by fires. The effort provided beds, toys and essential items to children and parents.
If Allentown City Council does not override the mayor's veto, his initial budget proposal — which calls for a 3.96% tax increase and $135 trash-fee hike — would take effect Jan. 1.
Costas Alestas, a 17-year veteran of the Bethlehem Police Department, was fired after the allegations came to light. He worked as a school resource officer at East Hills Middl School in the Bethlehem Area School District.
Nearly 87,000 passengers passed through Lehigh Valley International Airport last month, the airport's busiest November since 2004.