Mark Shahda News Today

The city of Allentown held a public launch Wednesday for its "Safe Streets for All" (SS4A) project.

While forecasters are still working on nailing down how much snow could fall, PennDOT and the city of Allentown are getting ready to handle whatever comes.

Allentown highlights funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act photos

Allentown received a $312,000 grant to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the city, after 59 pedestrian traffic accidents in 2023 alone.

A group of cyclist hit the road with Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk Friday, May 19, 2023, to celebrate Lehigh Valley Bike to Work Week at Allentown City Hall. The Coalition for Appropriate Transportation had many cyclists ride more than 4 miles through Allentown to wrap up three days of lunchtime riding with the mayors of Allentown, Bethlehem and Allentown.

Allentown City Council voted on a number of changes to the city parking laws, in response to complaints from residents over what they see as excessive ticketing by the Allentown Parking Authority.

The Morning Call published plenty of good news stories, in addition to the tragic ones, in 2022.

Despite their different paths, the two brothers have both emerged as leaders in the city they were born and raised in.

After over a year of conflict over Allentown’s fleet maintenance contract, the city is finally one step closer to hiring its own mechanics.

Allentown mayor Matt Tuerk has nominated deputy Public Works director Mark Shahda to lead the Public Works department.