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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En menos de dos semanas, voluntarios demócratas locales ayudarán a nominar a un candidato para la elección especial del 24 de febrero. -
Si el Concejo de Allentown no revierte el veto del alcalde, su presupuesto inicial regirá desde el 1 de enero, con alza tributaria de 3,96% y $135 en la tarifa de recolección de basura.
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In less than two weeks, local Democratic volunteers are set to help nominate a candidate for a Feb. 24 special election.
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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.
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The mayor pulled the proposal after council passed a 2026 budget that relies on cash reserves to balance.
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The new facility would add to the recent renaissance for arts in downtown Allentown.
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During Phase II of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission's process, planners will look to determine a preferred route and whether to connect the railway system to Philadelphia, New York or Reading.
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El alcalde de Allentown, Matt Tuerk, dijo que podría vetar el presupuesto aprobado por el Concejo, que depende de $1.5 millones de reservas.
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Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk said he could veto the council-approved budget, which relies on $1.5 million in spending from cash reserves.
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Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, dined with four Clean Team employees after they served lunch to Allentown Rescue Mission residents and staff.
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Con rentas en alza y poca oferta, la crisis de vivienda en Lehigh Valley dificulta encontrar apartamentos asequibles o incluso pensar en comprar casa.
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Funcionarios y ejecutivos revelan en reunión de LVEDC por qué Eli Lilly eligió Lehigh Valley
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Officials and executives at the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation's annual meeting Tuesday pulled back the curtains on Eli Lilly's decision to open in the region.
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With rising rents and limited inventory, the Lehigh Valley housing crunch is making it harder for many people to find affordable apartments or even think about buying a home.
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Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke Tuesday at Lehigh University about political turmoil and a path forward.
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Según vecinos, la Asociación Midway Manor Community usa el parque a partir de un acuerdo de palabra alcanzado hace casi 70 años.
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Midway Manor Community Association has been using its park since entering a "handshake agreement" almost 70 years ago, according to residents.
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Municipalities should work to plan for data centers that can cover millions of square feet and reshape local economies, according to regional officials.
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Democrat Ana Tiburcio and Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. are vying to serve out the remainder of state Rep. Josh Siegel’s term representing the district.
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El jefe de policía Charles Roca dijo que dará la bienvenida al sargento Evan Weaver de regreso al servicio activo en la fuerza policial de la ciudad.
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Police Chief Charles Roca said he will welcome Sgt. Evan Weaver back to full duty on the city's police force.
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Semanas de temperaturas bajo cero complicaron el manejo de la tormenta de nieve, dijo el alcalde Matt Tuerk, al destacar la inusual imagen del río Lehigh congelado.
