Summary
William Allen is a major historical figure in Pennsylvania who is known for several accomplishments including Mayor of Philadelphia, Cheif Justice of Pennsylvania, founder of Allentown, and establishing the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. Allen was born in Philadelphia and was mayor of the city of Philadelphia by age 31. her served as Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court at 46 and established a legacy in the Lehigh Valley, finding the city of Allentown, Lehigh County, at age 58 in 1962. The city named one of the state's largest educational facilities after him -- William Allen High School -- in his honor.
William Allen is a major historical figure in Pennsylvania who is known for several accomplishments including Mayor of Philadelphia, Cheif Justice of Pennsylvania, founder of Allentown, and establishing the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia. Allen was born in Philadelphia and was mayor of the city of Philadelphia by age 31. her served as Chief Justice of the state Supreme Court at 46 and established a legacy in the Lehigh Valley, finding the city of Allentown, Lehigh County, at age 58 in 1962. The city named one of the state's largest educational facilities after him -- William Allen High School -- in his honor.
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Hats off to the 'Green Team' for Allentown clean-ups
I thank The Morning Call for the June 22 article about the Rescue Mission ''Green Team.'' I know first-hand the value of their work. Their participation along with the William Allen ROTC trash busters at Mayfair kept Cedar Beach litter free. This is the... -
Community briefs
The Col. William Allen Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, honored members who have 50 years or more of service to the organization. Regent Ann Pierce presented each with a certificate from the national office in Washington, D.C. The...Tags: American Revolutionary War
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School news
The Col. William Allen Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recently presented scholarships amounting to $1,000 to two graduating seniors to help with their college expenses. They are Emily Lauren Kuykendall, daughter of R.J. and Janice...Tags: Old Dominion University, American Revolutionary War, John F. Kennedy
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Urban schools need, deserve more state funding
The June 18 op-ed column by state Rep. Bernie O'Neill contained so much ignorance that I feel compelled to respond. Mr. O'Neill seems to believe poor urban school districts don't deserve more money than wealthy and less-populated rural and suburban school...Tags: Schools, Allentown
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Updated rosters listed for tonight's McDonald's All-Star Football Classic
Tonight's annual McDonald's Lehigh Valley All-Star Football Classic features players from six area counties. The game, featuring 2008 graduates from area high schools, begins at 7 at Andy Leh Stadium at Nazareth High School. Here are the updated...Tags: Jeff Smith, Colin White
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Where is school's security?
A few months back, The Morning Call did an article on vandalism at William Allen High School. The damages were over $100,000 when fire hoses were left to run over the weekend at the school. The report said school authorities had video they would turn over... -
State must redistribute public school funds
Gov. Ed Rendell's proposed budget, currently winding its way through Harrisburg, is worthy of our attention. A crucial part of it is the proposed education funding that would provide a massive influx of money for urban school districts between now and the...Tags: Mental Illness, Illnesses, Government, Pennsylvania, Budgets and Budgeting
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Shopping Scout - May 30, 2008
FOUND Bunk beds: Sharon of Easton has a ''barely'' used Ikea bunk bed set she is willing to sell to Matt of Allentown. Bookcase headboard: Barbara of Bowmanstown has a bookcase headboard for Barbara of Allentown. Gene has a bookcase headboard for sale....Tags: Metal and Mineral, House and Home, Cherryville, Coopersburg, Macungie
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05/11: Deaths in Central Florida
BREVARD WILLIAM C. BALYA SR., 84, Melbourne, died Friday. Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, Melbourne. MARION M. BATES, 67, Titusville, died Friday. North Brevard Funeral Home, Titusville. DENNIS M. FOREMAN, 74, Rockledge, died Thursday. East Coast...Tags: Goldenrod, Death and Dying, Apopka, Plymouth, Lady Lake
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Shopping Scout: April 11, 2008
FOUND Transport wheelchair: Gloria of Allentown, George of Bethlehem and Margaret of Walnutport all have transport wheelchairs they are willing to sell to Jane of Palmerton. Treadmill: Patti of Whitehall has a treadmill she is willing to sell to Sue...Tags: Greenwich, Northampton County (Pennsylvania), Coopersburg, Wind Gap, Macungie
Jun 26, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Jun 27, 2008
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jun 27, 2008
|Story| Hampton Roads Daily Press
Jun 29, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Jun 26, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Jun 25, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
Jun 15, 2008
|Column| Allentown Morning Call
May 30, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
May 11, 2008
|Story| Orlando Sentinel
Apr 11, 2008
|Story| Allentown Morning Call
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