The lawsuit names the city of Allentown and two police officers, Sgt. Christopher Stephenson and now-retired Officer Dean Flyte.
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UPDATE: ICE refutes reports that it deported Allentown man to Guatemala
This story has been updated to reflect ICE’s statement refuting that it deported Luis Leon to Guatemala, and to include other discrepancies in the initial reporting on the status of his case.
8 things to do in Allentown
Check out the coolest things to do in Allentown, the third largest city in Pennsylvania. With a population of about 125,000 people, Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern...
CHIPS Act to help Allentown residents with child care, transportation to boost jobs
Allentown was one of six finalists to receive funding from the CHIPS and Science Act’s Recompete program. That funding will help address employment barriers, transportation challenges and childcare costs.
Biden touts Allentown’s comeback, funding for local projects
The city of Allentown and the Lehigh Valley is a dynamic economy, and the way that [Biden’s] investments have been made into municipal governments has been awesome,” Tuerk said.
Allentown Teacher Fights Suspension Over DC Protest
Jason Moorehead was suspended for attending the rally on Jan. 6. He says he did not go to the Capitol when it was attacked.
Protesters Call for Allentown Police Officer Who Kneeled on a Man’s Neck to be Fired
“These police officers should not have been restraining him. He needed help.”
Video Showing Allentown Police Officer Kneeling on Man’s Neck Sparks Protests
Video posted on social media that shows a Pennsylvania police officer with his knee on a man’s neck while trying to restrain him has prompted protests.
Pennsylvania gas prices climb to highest level since 2023
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania hit $3.82 on Thursday, a spike of 70 cents since the war with Iran began on Feb. 28.
Cities and counties across Pennsylvania are passing legislation for when ICE comes to town
Elected leaders are learning on the fly what they can and can’t do to rein in or support a well-funded federal law enforcement agency.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Mar. 13 – Mar. 19)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide: Friday, March 13 through Thursday, March 19.
Pennsylvanians feeling pain at the pump as gas prices continue to rise
The average price for a gallon of gas in Pennsylvania has jumped 16% since the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran Feb. 28., disrupting the transport of oil from the region.
Climate change behind longer allergy season in many parts of Pennsylvania
Climate change is contributing to warming trends that lead to earlier, longer, and worse allergy seasons in cities like Philadelphia, where the allergy season is five weeks longer than it was in the early 1970s.
War with Iran prompts sharp spike in Pennsylvania gas prices
As of Thursday in Pennsylvania, the average price of gas is $3.35 a gallon, up just over 7% from $3.12 a week ago, according to AAA.
A working-class candidate: Bob Brooks sets progressive agenda
Universal health care, taxing billionaires, and restoring ACA cuts are part of Bob Brooks’ campaign platform.
Believe it or not, Pennsylvania winters are getting shorter
It’s hard to believe, what with the blizzards and extended stretches of freezing temps we’ve endured in the commonwealth this winter, but analysis from a climate research organization shows that winter in some Pa. cities is shorter than it was 30 years ago.
Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (Feb. 27 – Mar. 5)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, advocacy opportunities, protests, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Feb. 27 through Thursday, Mar. 5.
How Pennsylvania school districts benefit from a closed education funding gap
School districts across Pennsylvania are starting to see the benefits of the commonwealth’s shrinking multi-billion dollar education funding gap between poorer and wealthier school districts.
ICE buys Berks County warehouse amid immigration detention expansion
Records show that a warehouse in Upper Bern Township was sold to the US government on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for $87.4 million.
Drugmaker Eli Lilly announces new plant in Pennsylvania as part of broader domestic expansion
Drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. said that it will build a $3.5 billion manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, as the company expands domestic production and capitalizes on surging sales of obesity and diabetes treatments.
ICE pushback in a key Pa. congressional district after unpaid rent allegation
Controller Mark Pinsley said the agency hasn’t paid for space it rents in a Lehigh County government building.
Stephen Colbert, Amanda Seyfried shout out Bucks County and Lehigh Valley events on ‘Late Show’
Host Stephen Colbert and actress Amanda Seyfried, an Allentown native, mentioned the events as part of the show’s recurring “community calendar” segment.
Pennsylvania landmarks you have to see (and hear) to believe
From structures that conjure Stonehenge, to rocks that sing, to a hotel with a Ouija board for a roof, these Pennsylvania destinations each have a story to tell.
26 Pennsylvania restaurants opening in 2026 that you’ll want to try
With a new year comes new places to eat. Check out 26 spots coming to Pennsylvania in 2026.
Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms
Only 31% of U.S. adults now approve of how Trump is handling the economy, down from 40% in March, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Yet Trump has called affordability concerns a “ hoax ” and gave the economy under his administration a grade of “A+++++.”
In Lehigh Valley visit, Vance tries to ease fears over the economy as jobs report shows losses
The VP touted the administration’s economic policies a week after President Trump traveled to Pa.
Ryan Crosswell quit Trump’s DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
A former federal prosecutor now running for Congress, Crosswell quit in February when President Donald Trump’s administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams in return for his cooperation on immigration enforcement.
Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire
For a critical sliver of the Republican majority, the impending expiration of what are called enhanced premium tax credits after Dec. 31 is a pressing concern as they potentially face headwinds in a 2026 midterm election that will be critical to President Donald Trump’s agenda.
From Pennsylvania farms to your table: The best places to source your holiday meal staples
This holiday season, ditch the big box store’s shriveled green beans and canned cranberry sauce and keep it local.
Red Cup clapback: Pa. Starbucks workers to strike
Starbucks employees in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster plan to rally in support of the Red Cup Day strike on Thursday.