April 2015
The City of Allentown is a city of neighborhoods. On any given night Monday-Thursday, every week of the month residents attend their regularly scheduled neighborhood group meeting and in collaboration with their neighbors work to create/maintain a safe, inviting neighborhood for all to enjoy. This issue is dedicated to the 2014 accomplishments of 8 of our 20 plus neighborhoods. Presented from the East of Allentown to the West End. Be inspired!
 

Sports programs for the youth of our immediate and neighboring communities is a big part of the activities our Midway Manor Community Association provides. In the spring MMCA offered Soccer (ages 6 thru 12), T-Ball and Baseball. In the fall we offered Soccer (ages 6-12). Approximately 50 to 60 children participate in each of the season’s sports programs. Continue reading

Progress is the word that defines 2014 for the non-profit Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley. Many milestones were reached thanks to our strong PNLV staff, board members and volunteers. Here are a few highlights: Continue reading

Thanks to the support of our membership and Board of Directors led by Chris Brown we were able to accomplish so many great things this year!

In the spring we had a very successful 37th Annual Historic House Tour, featuring 13 homes in our district. This year we added a Community Street Festival on Gordon Street that included food and craft vendors, musical entertainment, flower sale, and a classic car show. This years House Tour will take place on Sunday September 20th. Continue Reading.

January 2014 - LANA members participated in the 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr Program and Luncheon held at St James UCC at 15th and Walnut St.

More than 175 persons participated in the program and in the two luncheons given for the benefit of residents of Episcopal House, The Traylor, Daybreak, and the Library and Raub neighborhoods. Continue reading

Another year has passed it was a banner one for West Park Civic Association. Under the leadership of Tom Yuracka and backed by our board, we have added new, or solidified previous programs, such as our Brunch in the Park. This spring and fall we had spectacular days for our outdoor brunch along with live music. This summer we will be having 2 Dinner and a Movie events. Continue reading.

The West End Theatre District and the West End Alliance ended 2014 on high note with the PA Chapter of the American Planning Association (PA-APA) designating the West End Theatre District as one of the 2014 Great Places in Pennsylvania in the category of Great Neighborhoods. Continue reading.

In the Hamilton Park neighborhood playground, Jennifer and Husband Rocky, Serilio Molina and Walter Felton President of Hamilton Park Association, exchanged  all the benches with wooden seat planks, with pressure treated wood provided by Allentown School District. Our team did the work at no cost and therefore saved tax payers money. The playground is a safer place for all the children and parents. Mrs. Mann asked for the request and it was accomplished.