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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U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Lehigh Valley, secured almost $3.7 million in federal funding to support the first phase of a project to redevelop the former Iron Works site in Catasauqua. -
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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The panel discussion is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. Sunday at Congregation Keneseth Israel.
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La abogada de una empleada municipal que demanda a Allentown citó a funcionarios para obtener los resultados de una investigación de más de un año.
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An attorney for a city employee suing Allentown subpoenaed officials to share the results of an investigation that lasted more than a year.
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Hombre de Allentown recibe de 20 a 40 años en prisión estatal por homicidio en Fountain Park en 2024Carlos Landesta-Agramonte fue uno de los cinco acusados por la muerte de Angel Martinez-Velez, de 25 años, baleado varias veces mientras jugaba básquet el 1 de junio de 2024 en Fountain Park.
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Carlos Landesta-Agramonte was among five people charged in the death of 25-year-old Angel Martinez-Velez, who was shot multiple times while playing basketball June 1, 2024, at Fountain Park.
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Allentown police used city surveillance cameras and license-plate readers to track a vehicle and identify two suspects that fled the area of shooting.
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La Allentown K-8 Academy ofrecerá más de 200.000 pies cuadrados de espacios académicos y creativos cuando finalice su construcción en el año escolar 2027-28.
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The Allentown K-8 Academy is set to offer more than 200,000 square feet of academic and creative spaces when construction wraps up during the 2027-28 school year.
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Lights in the Parkway funcionará todos los días de 5:30 p. m. a 10 p. m., desde el 28 de noviembre hasta el 6 de enero, aunque cerrará durante dos días cerca de Navidad y otros dos días en Año Nuevo.
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Lights in the Parkway is scheduled to run from 5:30-10 p.m. daily from Nov. 28 through Jan. 6, though it will close for two days each around Christmas and New Year’s.
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Hace 20 años que el alcalde y el Concejo de Allentown no aprueban un aumento de impuestos.
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It's been 20 years since Allentown's mayor and council have agreed on a tax increase.
