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Allentown Police Athletic League kicks off summer camp
June 19, 2023
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Campers and their mentors were excited today to start the Allentown Police Athletic League summer camp.
They all met up at the PAL building on West Hamilton Street.
The camp gives youngsters something to do in the summer, taking part in activities and going on field trips.
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The Police Athletic League is a nonprofit chartered in 1956.
According to its website, it is "dedicated to fostering relationships between police officers and city youth through mentorship and athletics."
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Allentown PAL holds championship basketball game
March 28, 2023
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - It was a battle of the schools in Allentown Tuesday night.
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The Allentown Police Athletic League held the championship for its fifth-grade league.
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The five-week season came down to this. The top four teams from the east and west sides of the city faced off.
Even members of the Lehigh Valley Legends came out to cheer on the players.
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The program includes unisex teams from each school in the Allentown School District.
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Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca says this is about more than a fun time on the court.
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"And to see interactions with police officers in a positive manner, and it's heartwarming to me to make that happen," Roca said. "And also from the officers involved."
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"We're giving them life lessons and the ability to communicate and the ability to work through issues because we all want to have a safe community," he added.
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This was the PAL program's first season since the pandemic.
Next month, the PAL league for sixth grade begins.
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