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Allentown's mayor says, "In order to take care of others they need to take care of themselves as well."

Feb 12, 2021 The Pennsylvania Department of Health Thursday added 3978 cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 884,269. Another 115 coronavirus-related deaths were also reported Thursday. That overall number is now 22,860. To get more pandemic news and numbers, enter the keyword 'COVID'. The City of Allentown is launching a call center to help city and county seniors register for COVID-19 vaccinations. The center is open to those Lehigh County residents 65 and older who are having difficulty scheduling a vaccination online. The call center will be open Monday through Friday fr...

Feb 9, 2021 An arrest has been made in the overdose death of three-time PIAA wrestling champion Michael Racciato. Northampton County DA Terry Houck says 41-year-old Christopher Ferrante sold Racciato the fentanyl that killed the 26-year-old Pen Argyl graduate. "The simple fact is if you are involved in a drug deal with a person that results in their death then you are legally responsible for that specific crime. It's a homicide charge. It's serious, It's a felony in the first degree," Houck says. The DA says Racciato overdosed on Christmas Eve, but survived. Ferrante picked him up at ...

The candidates for Allentown mayor filed their annual finance reports, with two challengers to Ray O'Connell well in the lead when it comes to campaign money.

They prayed on the eve of a Lehigh Valley COVID vaccine clinic opening (PHOTOS) Updated Jan 25, 2021; Facebook Share A group solemnly gathered Sunday evening in Allentown to remember all who died as a result of COVID-19 and took part in a blessing for those awaiting vaccination. Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong was joined by Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell and Lehigh Valley clergy members for the prayer service held at Agricultural Hall at the Allentown Fairgrounds. State Rep. Michael Schlossberg, D-Lehigh, and state Rep. Peter Schweyer, D-Lehigh, also planned to attend. The event paid...