AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Allentown Pennsylvania. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:27:32 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-allentown-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-allentown-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Presented by Repertory Dance Theatre with music by the Allentown Symphony Orchestra Ron Demkee, conductor Excitement is in the air as Repertory... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/nutcracker-232463 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/nutcracker-232463 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 The exhibit will explore the Civil War from all perspectives—North, South, and Slave.  Learn how the Lehigh Valley contributed to the war to... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/civil-war-america-at-the-crossroads-232610 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/civil-war-america-at-the-crossroads-232610 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Remember Hess’s shining stars—the celebrities, the sparkling gowns, and much more—as we relive the magical holiday season at... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/hess-s-shining-stars-exhibit-232616 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/hess-s-shining-stars-exhibit-232616 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 Just in time for the holidays, tour a fascinating display of miniature vignettes, created perfectly to scale.  Vignettes will explore... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/the-world-of-miniatures-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-232612 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/the-world-of-miniatures-just-in-time-for-the-holidays-232612 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:50:24 -0600 ARTix passport - Holiday Season '09 Celebrate the holidays with family and friends this year with a gift of art. The Lehigh Valley offers festive... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/lehigh-valley-arts-council-news-arts-advocate-december-2009-236575 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/lehigh-valley-arts-council-news-arts-advocate-december-2009-236575 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Vision Academy a Paul Mitchell Partner School located in both Ambler, and Allentown, PA announces upcoming Skin Academy classes.  This... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/announcing-skin-academy-classes-236644 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/announcing-skin-academy-classes-236644 Schools and Libraries Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Pennsylvania (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/alburtis/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lehigh-county-227484 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/alburtis/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-lehigh-county-227484 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Please Come Out And Help Celebrate One Of Our Local Favorite Irish-American Pub Bands First Concert Tour Of Ireland.  They Will Be Are Music... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/bo-voyage-to-ireland-concert-224876 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/bo-voyage-to-ireland-concert-224876 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On Monday October 12, 2009 around 8 PM, Allentown Police responded to a report of an Armed Robbery at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 9 American Parkway,... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-seek-help-in-identifying-armed-robbery-suspect-224296 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-seek-help-in-identifying-armed-robbery-suspect-224296 Government and Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Lehigh County, PA area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Lehigh County,... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/alburtis/news/lehigh-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-lehigh-county-220955 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/alburtis/news/lehigh-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-lehigh-county-220955 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Lehigh County Pennsylvania area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/alburtis/news/lehigh-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-lehigh-county-222049 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/alburtis/news/lehigh-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-lehigh-county-222049 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Pennsylvania corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/harrisburg/news/find-pennsylvania-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-pennsylvania-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217143 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/harrisburg/news/find-pennsylvania-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-pennsylvania-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217143 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Lehigh Valley Arts Council Announces Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Project Grants Awarded to 32 Local Artists, Community Groups and Arts... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/lehigh-valley-arts-council-grant-awards-and-ceremony-216142 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/lehigh-valley-arts-council-grant-awards-and-ceremony-216142 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On Monday, August 31, 2009 at 0836 hrs, Allentown Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a Bomb Threat at the Lehigh County Courthouse,... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-announce-bomb-threat-arrest-215821 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-announce-bomb-threat-arrest-215821 Government and Politics Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Reduce, reuse, recycle! The brainchild of John Paul Mitchell Systems President Luke Jacobellis, the Green Team brings all divisions of John Paul... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/the-vision-academy-goes-green-213978 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/the-vision-academy-goes-green-213978 Schools and Libraries Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On Friday, September 11, 2009 at 10:01 AM Allentown Police Officers responded to the Sovereign Bank  at  1415 Lehigh Street, Allentown, Pa.... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-department-news-sovereign-bank-robbery-september-11-2009-213492 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-department-news-sovereign-bank-robbery-september-11-2009-213492 Government and Politics Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On Wednesday, September 2, 2009 the Allentown Police Department conducted Operation Street Sweep. Uniformed and Plainclothes Officers saturated... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-announce-arrests-operation-street-sweep-211470 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-announce-arrests-operation-street-sweep-211470 Government and Politics Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On Wednesday, September 2, 2009 the Allentown Police Department conducted Operation Street Sweep. Uniformed and Plainclothes Officers saturated... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-announce-arrests-operation-street-sweep-september-3-2009-update-211325 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-announce-arrests-operation-street-sweep-september-3-2009-update-211325 Government and Politics Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 On Wednesday, August 19,  2009 around 9:50 PM, an Allentown woman was robbed by a H/M who claimed he had a handgun, (none was seen) while she... http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-seek-help-in-identifying-suspect-in-street-robbery-209994 http://www.americantowns.com/pa/allentown/news/allentown-police-seek-help-in-identifying-suspect-in-street-robbery-209994 Government and Politics Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600