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Allentown man gets prison for raping 14-year-old girl he met on the Internet

The 23-year-old city man posed as a teenager on the social-networking website myyearbook.com, according to court testimony. »

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Allentown School Board members seek more information about proposed social studies changes

Superintendent Russell Mayo has recommended integrating social studies with language arts classes, allowing more time for math and reading, which are tested by state exams. »

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Ten Things To Do This Week

Rock out with Gwar in Allentown; share your 'Mad Men' love in Bethlehem; or visit The Game Gallery in Downtown Easton. »

Kevin Martin, of Candlebox, talks blues rock 'n' roll with a touch of angst

Candlebox perform tonight at Crocodile Rock in Allentown. »

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Dev discusses 'In the Dark,' Ke$ha and Enrique Iglesias ahead of Allentown performance

The electro-pop singer will take the stage Wednesday at Crocodile Rock Cafe. »

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Allentown schools give Vitalistic Charter School 60-day notice of intention to revoke charter

The widely expected decision follows a five-month investigation that identified numerous financial, educational and operational problems at the Bethlehem school. »

Allentown crime victims recall tragedies, triumphs at vigil

More than 200 people attended the annual Victims' Rights Vigil put on by the Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley. »

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Allentown School District superintendent announces sweeping administrative reorganization for savings of $250,000

Russell Mayo, who was hired as full-time superintendent in January, announced a plan that will eliminate seven positions and reshuffle several existing administrators. »

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Allentown man declines to attend preliminary hearing on homicide charges

A judge found enough evidence existed for Lafayette "Law" Upshaw, 29, to face trial. But Upshaw himself did not show up for the preliminary hearing. »

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Allentown church leaders, congregations ask for role in hockey arena plans

About 200 people attended an event organized by Congregations United for Neighborhood Action seeking a role in forming a community benefit agreement. »

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Mike Schlossberg is not challenged by write-in candidate for Rep. Jennifer Mann's seat

Allentown Councilman Mike Schlossberg is now officially running unopposed for the Pennsylvania House seat, and expects to resign from council later this year. »

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Burning Hearts Fire & Light Theater to perform Saturday in Allentown

The troupe will present 'The Fire In Your Eyes' at Joseph S. Daddona Lake & Terrace. »

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'Hairspray' teasing crowds at Dieruff High School in Allentown

Shows run April 26-29. See PHOTOS and VIDEO. »

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Boys Like Girls to headline Mayfair

The pop-rock band will perform May 25 in Allentown. »

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Municipalities continue joining Allentown hockey arena lawsuit, despite settlement offer

Stockertown has become the seventh town to officially join the lawsuit, despite a settlement offer extended by Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski. »

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