Schweyer, Schlossberg, announce over $2 million for community projects
Rep. Mike Schlossberg December 18, 2025 | 1:35 PM
ALLENTOWN, Dec. 18 – State Reps. Peter Schweyer and Michael Schlossberg announced today that more than $2 million in state funding from the statewide Local Share Account will go to multiple projects in the community.
The funding was awarded to the following:
- $800,000 to construct a 1.2-mile extension of the Martin Luther King Drive Trail.
- $521,244 for purchase of new radio equipment for emergency services in Salisbury Township.
- $400,000 for the renovation of the Jewish Community Center in Allentown City.
- $346,158 to develop the intersection located at Lehigh Street and Union Street.
- $296,878 to assist the Museum of Indian Culture in the development of the Lenape Village Park.
- $224,759 for the purchase of a leaf collection truck to be used in Upper Macungie Township.
- $193,053 for Grange Park basketball court improvements.
- $78,435 for purchase and installation of playground equipment at Earl Adams Memorial Park.
“Whether it’s providing state-of-the-art communications equipment for our emergency responders or upgrading and modernizing our outdated crosswalks and intersections in downtown Allentown or expanding access to our green spaces and recreational areas, the funding awarded today will provide significant improvements to our community,” Schweyer said. “I am always proud to partner with my Lehigh County legislative colleagues and Sen. Nick Miller to bring state funding back to our area to improve our neighborhoods.”
“I am thrilled to see these funds approved for critical needs in our community and have been supportive of these efforts,” said Schlossberg. “The Jewish Community Center is a keystone institution in the West End, providing everything from early childhood education and fitness to programs for active seniors and space for people to safely explore their faith traditions.
“Upper Macungie Township has carefully and methodically planned for expanded parks, recreation and public works services for its residents,” Schlossberg continued. “Residents from all of Lehigh County utilize these parks and the equipment for public works services will enable the township to be responsive to residents’ needs.”
“This more than $2 million investment is a major win for our community and a direct result of strong collaboration at the state and local levels,” said former Rep. Josh Siegel. “By securing funding, we’re able to move forward with multiple projects that will enhance recreational opportunities, strengthen connectivity, and improve quality of life for residents of all ages. These projects reflect what our community has been asking for, and I was proud to work with both Reps. Schweyer and Schlossberg to help acquire this funding.