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ASD's "Rooster" retires after three decades of service to families experiencing homelessness

For 34 years, Russell Valentini, the man Allentown knows as Rooster, has been the one person families could turn to. When landlords locked them out, when shelters were full and when there was no cash left to pay for dinner.

Editorial Team Jun 17, 2020

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Child abuse reports drop significantly during COVID-19 shutdown

Calls made to report suspected child abuse to Pennsylvania’s ChildLine continued to be significantly lower than usual in May.

Editorial Team Jun 15, 2020

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State, local governments begin cautious reopening of outdoor recreation

Parks in Northampton County are slated to reopen this Friday — trails will open, but playgrounds and pavilions will remain closed.

Jen Rehill Apr 29, 2020

Mental Health

Officials concerned about child safety with schools out

Reports of child abuse and neglect have fallen significantly in the Lehigh Valley and across the state but it’s not a good sign for children in a time of social distancing.

Jen Rehill Apr 15, 2020