Alpha a borough in Warren County, in the Allentown-Bethlehem metro area.  It is in one of the eastern-most locations within the Lehigh Valley region.  Alpha was incorporated as a borough in 1911, and is named after the Alpha Cement Company.  The population is over 2,500 and the borough has a total area of 1.7 square miles.  Alpha combines a well-developed industrial center with a comfortable residential haven.  The housing in this area blends charming older homes in a variety of architectural styles with some multi-family developments.  Nearby Phillipsburg provides expanded shopping opportunities, although the borough offers local retail activity.