Ed Pawlowski, Allentown’s former mayor convicted on corruption charges, is now a free man. Here’s what he has to say

One customer at the pharmacy where Ed Pawlowski now works told the former mayor, who was found guilty in 2019 on 47 corruption-related charges, that he wishes he were still leading the city.

Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski visits downtown Allentown on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, during an interview. He said he is focused on reconnecting with family and friends. Pawlowski was elected for 4 terms as Allentown’s mayor and was convicted on corruption charges in 2018. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Thayilparampil John, owner of New Liberty Pharmacy in Allentown, talks about the marketing Ed Pawlowski, the city’s former mayor, is doing Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, during an interview at his workplace. John said Pawlowski is focused on reconnecting with family and friends. Pawlowski was elected for 4 terms as Allentown’s mayor and was convicted on corruption charges in 2018. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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