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In addition to a competitive mayoral race, four seats on Allentown City Council are up for grabs in this year’s election. With three incumbents running for reelection, the legislative body will welcome at least one new face to four-year term in 2022.
Budgeting in the age of COVID-19: Here is the 2021 spending for Lehigh Valley towns with 10K or more residents Updated Jan 02, 2021; Families and friends have mourned hundreds who have died across the region from the coronavirus, thousands more locally have battled the virus and all of us have had to adjust our daily routines to live with the pandemic. Municipal officials in Lehigh and Northampton counties also have had to contend with the effects of the pandemic -- including drops in revenue, such as through earned income and entertainment taxes, while still keeping neighborhoods patrolled,...
Snow emergencies declared ahead of winter storm By FOX 29 staff article PHILADELPHIA - Snow emergencies have been declared in parts of the area ahead of an impending nor'easter that is expected to bring significant snowfall Wednesday into Thursday. Snow is expected to begin falling Wednesday between noon and 3 p.m. with the heaviest coming by about 7 p.m. and continuing into the overnight hours. The following cities, townships and boroughs have issued snow emergencies: Allentown: Mayor Ray O’Connell has declared a snow emergency in the City of Allentown effective 8:00 a.m. Wednesda...
O'Connell said he made the decision Friday morning after speaking with his family Thursday night.
One-time rivals Nat Hyman and Ray O'Connell discussed the 2021 Democratic mayoral primary and who should run.