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Allentown, Pennsylvania is located in Lehigh County. Zip codes in Allentown, PA include 18104, 18102, and 18103. The median home price in Allentown is $103,500 which is roughly $65/per square foot. More Allentown information.

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1 hr ago | Pocono Record

Coroner: Teen boy drowned in Whitehall pool

An Allentown teenager who just graduated last week drowned at a Whitehall Township pool over the weekend, the Lehigh County Coroner ruled.

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5 hrs ago | NJ.com

Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter to play Miller Symphony Hall in Allentown

Robert Hunter, the lyricist and offstage member of the Grateful Dead, will perform Sept.

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7 hrs ago | NJ.com

Allentown police investigating if cars were racing before triple-fatal accident

The drivers -- Timothy Flores, 22, of the first block of East Susquehanna Street in Allentown , and Chad Fluck, 23, of the 1700 block of East Susquehanna Street in Salisbury Township -- knew each other, Capt.

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12 hrs ago | Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Fire department identifies burn victim from city blaze

Reading Fire Department officials have identified the man who was badly burned in a city fire last week.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

MyFoxPhilly

Three Dead After Car Hits Tree, Allentown

The Lehigh County Coroner and the Allentown Police Department are currently investigating a car accident that happened Sunday night around 10:40 p.m. An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia.

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Law.com

'Pa. Supreme Court upholds law requiring judges to retire at age 70'

"Pa. Supreme Court upholds law requiring judges to retire at age 70": The Patriot-News of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has this update .

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NJ.com

Allentown police take two into custody after man shot on Pine Street

A man suffered a "survivable" gunshot wounds about noon today in the 900 block of Pine Street in Allentown , police Chief Roger MacLean said.

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Patch.com

Recalling Glory Days of Hess

There's not need to be dazed and confused. Just relive Hess's Daze to get you back from the haze.

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NJ.com

Allentown woman allegedly drunk, texting when she crashed in Emmaus - police blotter

Shannah Janson , 22, of Allentown , was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving May 26 after she struck two parked cars in the 300 block of Main Street.

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NJ.com

Allentown two-car accident leaves three people dead, authorities say - UPDATE

Three people died in a two-car crash about 10:42 Sunday night in the 700 block of East Susquehanna Street in Allentown , authorities report this morning.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

NJ.com

Ed Charles, former Allentown fair chairman, dies

Ed Charles, an automobile dealer who served 36 years at the helm of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society and its Great Allentown Fair , has died.

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NJ.com

William Allen High School graduation 2013 - See photos and list of graduates

William Allen High School bid farewell to its Class of 2013 tonight with a commencement service at Lehigh University 's Stabler Arena.

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NJ.com

Allentown teen dies following incident at Allencrest pool, coroner says

A 17-year-old Allentown boy died Saturday after swimming at Allencrest pool in Whitehall Township , according to Lehigh County Coroner Scott Grim said.

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WFMZ

Child Donates First Communion Money to Charity

A young boy from Lehigh County is practicing what he preaches. Alex Trinidad, 8, recently celebrated his First Holy Communion.

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Reading Eagle/Reading Times

Allentown program said costly to state

Allentown's highly successful Neighborhood Improvement Zone has attracted more than $500 million in new development in two years, but critics say that has come at a high price regarding state revenue.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

The Morning Call

See restored homes in West Park tour

Turn-of-the-century Allentown homes were built with rich architectural detail, including beautiful woodwork, stained glass and oak floors.

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The Morning Call

Dive into free summer fun

Everything seems to keep getting more expensive. But summer fun doesn't have to drain your pocketbook.

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Erie Times News

Uniforms required for Allentown public school students in fall

Allentown School District students who don't wear the district's new uniforms when school resumes after summer vacation won't be allowed in their regular classroom, district officials say.

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NJ.com

Allentown police looking for shooter who fired at man, child

Allentown police are looking for a man they say opened fire at a man and a child early this morning on Sixth Street.

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WFMZ-TV Allentown

History's headlines: Allentown's Zion Reformed UCC Church prepares to ...

Rev. Bob Stevens, pastor of Zion's Reformed UCC Church in Allentown, aka the Liberty Bell Church, noted recently that it has been celebrating a lot of anniversaries lately, most importantly the 250th anniversary of the congregation last year.

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Flash Flood Warning for Lehigh County was issued at June 18 at 5:18PM EDT