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Trump Administration · Allentown

Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

59% Center coverage: 54 sources

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America’s working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than the one she was leaving behind in her hometown of New York City. About three years later, she is deeply disappointed. “It’s worse than ever,” the 67-year-old retiree, who relies on Social Security, said when asked about the economy. “The prices are high. Everything is going up. You can’t affo…See the Story

Taxes · Allentown

Allentown City Council to consider overriding mayor’s veto Tuesday with new tax and fee compromise

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

The Allentown City Council will have a special meeting Tuesday for a proposed budget compromise that would slash the city's solid waste fee by $50 while reinstating a previously removed property tax increase.See the Story

Allentown, Pennsylvania · Allentown

Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against Charlotte Checkers postponed due to weather-related issues

Coverage: 2 sources

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against the Charlotte Checkers scheduled for Saturday night at Allentown’s PPL Center has been postponed. Travel issues related to winter weather prompted the postponement, according to a news release from the American Hockey League. The game will instead be played Monday at 7:05 p.m., the AHL said.See the Story

Jubilee Year of Hope ends as Allentown Diocese approaches 65th anniversary

As 2025 winds down, the Diocese of Allentown is also closing the chapter on a year of celebration.Allentown, Pennsylvania · Allentown Read Article

Penn State Football Center Nick Dawkins Declares For NFL Draft

Penn State football center Nick Dawkins has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, he announced on Sunday. He did not play in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. View this post on Instagram The team captain has started every game of the last two seasons at center for Penn State and has appeared in 54 games overall. Dawkins could have declared for the NFL Draft following the 2024 season, but chose to return to the program for one more year. The Allento…NFL · Allentown Read Article

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in Lehigh Valley city critical to midterms

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Economic anxiety affects both political parties, especially in competitive districts such as Allentown, as the economy remains a key focus for voters heading into 2026.Economy · Allentown Read Article

Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against Charlotte Checkers postponed due to weather-related issues

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Faith & Values: Please don’t hang up on Jesus

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Open the article to view the coverage from The Morning CallJesus Christ · Allentown Read Article

Allentown firefighters responding to fire on city’s East Side

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Allentown firefighters late Friday afternoon are responding to a house fire on the city’s East Side. The fire was reported on the 100 block of North Filbert Street, not far from Hanover Avenue, just after 4 p.m., according to emergency radio dispatches. No further details were immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Allentown, Pennsylvania · Allentown Read Article

Girls basketball rankings for Dec. 26: There’s a new No. 1 in an early Top 5 shuffle

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

It’s only the second edition of the girls basketball rankings and there have already been two different top teams.Basketball · Allentown Read Article

Allentown City Council to consider overriding mayor’s veto Tuesday with new tax and fee compromise

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

Sinkhole opens in Allentown street, drivers asked to avoid area

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Allentown police are asking residents to stay away from a city street Wednesday afternoon after a sinkhole opened. City police said just before 1 p.m. that the sinkhole opened in the 800 block of North Muhlenberg Street. The road is closed between Washington Street and Greenleaf Street. Police said the closure will be for an extended period. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.Allentown, Pennsylvania · Allentown Read Article

3 hospitalized, 8 displaced by West Gordon Street fire

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Fire crews were dispatched to the 100 block of West Gordon Street for a fire that spread to two homes on Tuesday afternoon.Allentown, Pennsylvania · Allentown Read Article

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Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Allentown City Council to consider overriding mayor’s veto Tuesday with new tax and fee compromise

Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against Charlotte Checkers postponed due to weather-related issues

Jubilee Year of Hope ends as Allentown Diocese approaches 65th anniversary

Penn State Football Center Nick Dawkins Declares For NFL Draft

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in Lehigh Valley city critical to midterms

Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against Charlotte Checkers postponed due to weather-related issues

Faith & Values: Please don’t hang up on Jesus

Allentown firefighters responding to fire on city’s East Side

Girls basketball rankings for Dec. 26: There’s a new No. 1 in an early Top 5 shuffle

Allentown City Council to consider overriding mayor’s veto Tuesday with new tax and fee compromise

Sinkhole opens in Allentown street, drivers asked to avoid area

3 hospitalized, 8 displaced by West Gordon Street fire

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Jubilee Year of Hope ends as Allentown Diocese approaches 65th anniversary

Penn State Football Center Nick Dawkins Declares For NFL Draft

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in Lehigh Valley city critical to midterms

Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against Charlotte Checkers postponed due to weather-related issues

Faith & Values: Please don’t hang up on Jesus

Allentown firefighters responding to fire on city’s East Side

Girls basketball rankings for Dec. 26: There’s a new No. 1 in an early Top 5 shuffle

Allentown City Council to consider overriding mayor’s veto Tuesday with new tax and fee compromise

Sinkhole opens in Allentown street, drivers asked to avoid area

3 hospitalized, 8 displaced by West Gordon Street fire

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