ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Friends of the Allentown Parks recognized community members and organizations for their contributions to local green spaces during their inaugural awards luncheon last week at Cedar Crest College.
The nonprofit organization, which supports programs and initiatives in Allentown’s parks, highlighted efforts that have helped transform parks into gathering places for residents, families, and neighborhoods throughout the city.
Philanthropist Barbara Bigelow received the organization’s Growing Together Award for her longstanding support of Allentown’s parks…