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Allentown orders evacuation of Jordan Park homeless encampment, citing flood risk. Advocate says it’ll cause ‘chaos’

August 6, 2025 at 4:57 pm

Allentown orders evacuation of Jordan Park homeless encampment, citing flood risk. Advocate says it’ll cause ‘chaos’

Allentown is ordering a homeless encampment along Jordan Creek to vacate by Aug. 25 because of safety reasons, the city said Wednesday.

A photo of the encampment along the Jordan Creek Greenway. Developer Nat Hyman is suing the city of Allentown, seeking a Judge’s order that would force the city to clear the encampment. (Photo courtesy of Nat Hyman)

The City of Easton is in line for $1.3 million in grants to improve movement and walkability around the city, including on Northampton Street, shown here.
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How one Lehigh Valley city plans to spend $1.3 million to protect pedestrians

People enjoy food, sounds and the sights Wed, Aug. 6, 2025, during Musikfest in Bethlehem.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Musikfest 2025 on Wednesday Aug. 6 | PHOTOS

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New Jersey man fatally hit by vehicle on Route 22 in Northampton County [UPDATE]

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Army sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials say

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Lehigh Valley warehouse to close, affecting more than 100 jobs
Lehigh Valley warehouse to close, affecting more than 100 jobs
Motorcyclist caused deadly Route 22 crash when he tried to grab car’s side mirror, officials say
Motorcyclist caused deadly Route 22 crash when he tried to grab car’s side mirror, officials say
Developer buys land for nearly $4 million to build more than 100 homes in Lehigh Valley
Developer buys land for nearly $4 million to build more than 100 homes in Lehigh Valley
3 people dead in separate Lehigh Valley motorcycle crashes over weekend are identified
3 people dead in separate Lehigh Valley motorcycle crashes over weekend are identified
Two Rivers Brewing Co. to close Lehigh Valley location after 13 years
Two Rivers Brewing Co. to close Lehigh Valley location after 13 years
As electric bills rise, here’s what Lehigh Valley utilities say customers should expect
As electric bills rise, here’s what Lehigh Valley utilities say customers should expect
The Lehigh Valley’s counties no longer considered ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ as Trump administration releases new list
The Lehigh Valley’s counties no longer considered ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ as Trump administration releases new list
Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican festival returns to Allentown | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican festival returns to Allentown | PHOTOS
Musikfest review: Chicago proves they’re a Hard Habit to Break
Musikfest review: Chicago proves they’re a Hard Habit to Break
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New Jersey man fatally hit by vehicle on Route 22 in Northampton County [UPDATE]

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Nelly performs Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, on Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Nelly performs at Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage | PHOTOS

Nelly performs at Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage

Sports

Freedom's Lashawn Johnson runs drills Monday during a preseason practice in Bethlehem. Johnson is expected to be a big part of the Patriots' offense this fall. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Freedom football countdown to kickoff: A look at the 2025 Patriots

Freedom is not the preseason favorite in EPC football in 2025, but the Patriots aren't complaining

Things to Do

People enjoy foods, sounds and the sights Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, during Musikfest on North side Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The ultimate Musikfest 2025 guide: Lineup, food, parking and more

From how to get there to who to see, here's your guide to Musikfest 2025.

Chicago performs at Musikfest 2025 | PHOTOS

Chicago performed during Musikfest on Tuesday at the Windcreek Steel Stage in Bethlehem. See photos.
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Fountain Hill Elementary School slowly disappears as demolition continues to make way for new building | PHOTOS
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Opinion

The author asserts that people predicting massive job loss due to artificial intelligence are forgetting the American economy tends to absorb technological change such as the transition from horses to automobiles. (Lloyd Fox/The Baltimore Sun)

Opinion: AI job market doomsday predictions off the mark

Opinion: The flexibility of the U.S. labor market means that it has shrugged off many...

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3 people dead in separate Lehigh Valley motorcycle crashes over weekend are identified

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FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths

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Pennsylvania News

A placard outside the Pennsylvania Health & Human Services building in Harrisburg. (Commonwealth Media Services/Contributed photo)

Detecting child abuse can require medical training, but Pa. lacks consistent rules

The Shapiro administration and the Legislature have been slow to act on recommendations from a...

National News

Passengers seeks updates on their delayed flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Kenner, La. (AP Photo/Jack Brooks)

United Airlines flights grounded nationwide because of technology problem

Additional flight delays were expected into the evening, the airline said.

Allentown

Allen High School’s Durell Holden prepares for Senior Night on the soccer field. (Kathleen Holden)

Allen High School graduate is in the running for a Youth Athlete of the Year contest, with a $25,000 scholarship at stake

Durell Holden is a standout center fielder, volunteer youth coach and aspiring veterinarian. He’s now...

Bethlehem Area

The Avett Brothers perform Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, at Musikfest’s Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

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The Avett Brothers headlined the Musikfest 2025 Wind Creek Steel Stage on Saturday. See photos.