By Jeanne Bonner, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. Jan. 1--Properties sold in Allentown on or after Jan. 31 will be inspected for possible code and zoning violations before the units are transferred to new owners.

By Scott Kraus, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. Dec. 26--Allentown launched a new online community video feature on its Web site Monday. It's not going to rival You-Tube in popularity or innovation.

By Melanie A. Hughes, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. Dec. 1--In his world of breakfast meetings, power lunches and public appearances, Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski doesn't have time to take a bus.

By Paul Muschick, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. Nov. 20--A proposal to improve the condition of housing in Allentown by requiring pre-sale inspections started Monday on what appears will be a deliberate and contentious review process by City Council.

By Scott Kraus, The Morning Call, Allentown, Pa. Dec. 6--For now, the phrase "Hyman for Rent" will remain a common sight on the sides of aging factories and warehouses in downtown Allentown.