Allentown Area

City planning officials on Tuesday reviewed the "impending" sale of McKinley Elementary School, which opened in the 1880s.

A little more than two years after a ceremonial ribbon-cutting opened a Center City location, DeSales University has quietly shuttered its educational hub at 932 Hamilton St.

Jerome Bauder, 65, died Monday at 6:40 p.m. at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, Lehigh County Coroner Dan Buglio said. Bauder was hit by a vehicle on Oct. 1 at West Allen and North 15th streets.

Allen High School's pool, which was built around 1970, has been leaking for years, causing the school to restrict access to the athletic facilities below it. It was the subject of a social media post that has gained considerable attention.

The Allentown Environmental Advisory Council on Monday unanimously approved a letter and draft resolution, urging city officials to use non-chemical methods to dispatch invasive plants.

The Menzingers, who in 2026 will observe 20 years as a band and have released seven critically acclaimed albums, will perform at Archer Music Hall on Saturday, Jan. 24. Tickets are on sale now.

“We were looking for answers that aligned with our vision as an association for the work that we want to do in the district,” said Allentown Education Association President Leslie Franklin.

Coca-Cola Park again will be host for two Banana Ball games between the Firefighters and Party Animals at the ballpark Aug. 7-8, 2026, it was announced.

E-bike and scooter crashes are climbing in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Police and public officials warn of rising deaths and confusion over Pennsylvania laws.

The Juan Sanchez Baseball League’s mural was among 14 projects funded in the second round of grants from Allentown's Youth Climate Action Fund.