Allentown Area

Mayor Matt Tuerk called on the county's president judge to “issue a public and unambiguous policy” banning ICE agents from county courthouses, a move he said would “be a major step in restoring trust in government and faith in its fairness.”

Sunday said his office was investigating Angel Gil, 32, as a cocaine trafficker in Lehigh and Northampton counties before Wednesday’s searches.

Until the launch of the APA program, payment plans are only available after unpaid tickets are transferred to district courts.

Lehigh County Board of Commissioners on Wednesday heard from angry and concerned residents regarding the procedures they believe ICE agents are using at the county courthouse.

An unhoused man is facing multiple charges, including attempted homicide, connected to a shooting June 30 in the area of North Morris and West Allen streets in Allentown.

Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk won the Democratic Primary in May, while Councilman Ed Zucal claimed victory on the Republican ballot. The contest has yet to kick back into gear.

Video surveillance cameras will be installed at Whitehall Township parks and recreation areas in an attempt to deter vandalism.

Haven House in Allentown is hosting The Art of Coping, an art exhibition showcasing the healing power of creativity. It features work from Lehigh Valley artists living with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and visual impairments.

City Center hopes to start demolition in August and finish the $33 million Class A office building by January 2027.

Pennsylvania Music Preservation Society will present Music Alive at the Ritz, a series of shows on Sundays through October.