Allentown, PA news on Friday, October 16, 2026
In Allentown, PA on Friday, October 16, 2026: Schools back online after power outage; man convicted in shooting. Also: Allentown School District systems went offline this morning due to a power fluctuation but have been restored; A jury convicted a man of attempted homicide for shooting into a crowd outside an Allentown home, injuring four people. Weather: Mostly cloudy and cool today with highs near 61°F and gusty winds up to 15 mph.
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News & local government
- Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk proposed a 3.81% property tax increase for the 2027 city budget.WFMZ.com ·
- Pennsylvania DEP will hold a public hearing on November 23 about a data center project in Lehigh County.PA Environment Digest Blog ·
Safety & emergencies
- A jury convicted a man of attempted homicide for shooting into a crowd outside an Allentown home, injuring four people.Lehigh Daily ·
- An Allentown charter school has installed AI gun detection technology on its campus security cameras.Lehigh Daily ·
Events & going out
Schools & kids
- An Allentown School District elementary principal was placed on administrative leave yesterday.WFMZ.com ·
Community & volunteering
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