ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Swimming in and partying near natural waterways in Allentown and Reading creates public nuisances and serious dangers for first responders, leaders from both cities said Tuesday.
Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran held a news conference at Cedar Beach Pool to urge people to stay out of streams, creeks and rivers throughout the region.
They also highlighted city ordinances that ban swimming in natural waterways…