Jason Addy
Allentown Area reporterI cover Allentown and have worked for news outlets in Pennsylvania, Chicago and Minneapolis since graduating from Penn State. It’s great to be much closer to home — I was born and raised in Lehighton — and I’m excited to help share Allentown’s stories. If you've got an idea, I want to hear it. You can reach me any time at jasona@lehighvalleynews.com.
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Mayor Matt Tuerk's office hailed the new dashboard as "a significant milestone" as the city works to improve transparency while addressing "key health challenges." -
The first phase of development at Bridgeview Estates replaced nine 1970s public housing buildings with six structures featuring 50 multi-bedroom apartments.
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The 2025 budget was essentially passed as Mayor Matt Tuerk presented it, with the property-tax rate to remain flat while trash-collection fees are set to climb significantly.
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Josh Siegel said he's "ready to fight like hell" to keep the office in Democratic hands for the next four years after announcing his campaign Tuesday night.
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Jeremy Binder said he wants to bring “a broader perspective” to Allentown City Council and help the body better serve residents.
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Allentown City Council members waded through a series of potential amendments to Mayor Matt Tuerk's proposed 2025 budget.
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A homelessness coordinator would work with city departments and nonprofits to boost efficiency, Allentown officials said Wednesday.
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Officials say enforcers will work under a limited scope and focus on “public safety” violations, including double-parking and blocking a street or fire hydrant.
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More than $1 billion in development in downtown Allentown has “created … an empty vessel” that needs an organization to help fill it with the right businesses, a consultant said Tuesday.
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City Center is planning to overhaul the former Allentown State Hospital property with hundreds of new homes, offices, a school and more.
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D&D Realty plans to buy the PPL Tower in January if it earns approval Monday night from Allentown's Zoning Hearing Board.
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Less than 50 people qualify under the program's current criteria, according to Allentown officials.
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Francis "Frank" Anonia, 43, is accused of secretly recording a student in 2021 in the boys’ changing room in Parking High School’s auditorium.
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Allentown City Council must pass an annual spending and revenue plan for the following year by Dec. 31, and says it plans to be well ahead of schedule.
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The whistleblower lawsuit details an alleged theft at the center of recently filed felony charges against a former Allentown Vice officer.
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When the system is online, riders can use a ValleyRide SmartCard or online account to pay their fares.
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Allentown officials were working to hire an architect and engineer before a Dec. 31 deadline on federal pandemic-relief funding.
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Allentown City Councilman Ed Zucal officially kicked off his campaign for mayor Tuesday at Fairgrounds Hotel.
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Cortex Residential is working toward a second affordable housing project in Allentown, with the developer confident of breaking ground on the first next year.
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Allentown City Council President Cynthia Mota will face Councilman Ed Zucal and Mayor Matt Tuerk in the 2025 Democratic primary.
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Former Allentown vice officer accused of stealing cash; no details on five-year gap in investigationJason Krasley was a member of the Allentown Police Department's Vice Unit in May 2019 when $5,500 was taken during a search at a Hamilton Street barbershop.
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Mayor Matt Tuerk is seeking a second term but faces challenges from City Council President Cynthia Mota and member Ed Zucal.
