Allentown’s Government Officials and Community Stakeholders Join PBS39 to Discuss the Uncertain Future of the City
Bethlehem, PA – April 18, 2018 – PBS39 continues community outreach initiatives by presenting “A Community Conversation on the Future of Allentown”. This special, live presentation will take place in the studios at PBS39 in Bethlehem, and will be broadcast on PBS39 and streamed live on the PBS39 website and Facebook page on Tuesday, April 24th at 6:00pm. Monica Evans, executive producer and on-air personality from PBS39, will host the event and act as moderator.
The panel for this public forum will include several Allentown government officials including Ray O’Connell, Allentown’s Interim Mayor. Joining him on the panel will be Charlie Thiel, Allentown School Board President; Roger MacLean, Allentown City Council President; and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D – 22nd District). A second panel representing the business and community stakeholders of Allentown will include Rev. Dr. Larry D. Pickens, Ecumenical Director of the Lehigh Valley Conference of Churches, Dan Bosket, Director of the Community Action Development Corporation of Allentown, and two others yet to be confirmed.
“Objective, unbiased and fact-based journalism is a hallmark of our brand promise,” said Tim Fallon, Chief Executive Officer of PBS39. “That is why we are so pleased to be hosting this community event that brings all sides together to discuss the future of Allentown.”
During this public forum, members of the studio audience will be allowed to ask questions of the panel members, while television and online viewers will have an opportunity to ask questions through a variety of online platforms, including Twitter, Facebook, and the website at PBS39.org.
“At this pivotal time in Allentown, PBS39 has an obligation to convene our community for this kind of discourse,” said Yoni Greenbaum, Chief Content Officer for PBS39. “As issues arise, PBS39 will be hosting events like this to help our TV viewers and digital users understand topics and issues that are important to them and their families.”
Visit https://www.wlvt.org/community-conversation/ for more information.
About PBS39
PBS39 is a community-owned public television station licensed to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, Pa., serving eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. PBS39 is owned and operated by the Lehigh Valley Public Telecommunications Corporation. PBS39 acts as the catalyst to promote civic engagement, and to fulfill the regional needs of the Greater Lehigh Valley through its dynamic communication platforms and resources. For more information, visit wlvt.org.
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