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18-year-old killed in one-car crash in Lehigh County, coroner says

August 25, 2025 at 5:12 pm

9 more Lehigh Valley farms saved from development. Find out where

Nine farms in Lehigh and Northampton counties, totaling 333 acres, will be preserved under a Pennsylvania state investment program that protects them from future development.

A farmer harvests alfalfa hay in Plainfield Township. More than 300 acres of farmland in the Lehigh Valley were preserved under a state program. (Kevin Mingora/The Morning Call)

Students arrive back to school Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at Clearview Elementary in Bethlehem. Monday was the first day of school for students across the Lehigh Valley. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

First day of school in the Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS

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18-year-old killed in one-car crash in Lehigh County, coroner says

Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Joseph G. Cacchione speaks Monday, July 14, 2025, during Lehigh Valley Health Network’s ceremonial ribbon-cutting at LVHN-Tower Place. The facility, on the former site of Bethlehem Steel’s Martin Tower in Bethlehem, includes two health centers — Health Center at Tower Place and Women’s Health Center at Tower Place. LVHN is part of Jefferson Health. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

It’s been a year since LVHN became part of Jefferson. Here’s what’s changed, and what’s coming next

A new sign is on display Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, along the Saucon Rail Trail in Lower Saucon Township after the old sign was defaced with swastikas twice this year. The sign marks the historic Wagner-Holum Farmstead near Meadows Road. Lower Saucon Township Council debated what to do about the vandalism at its Aug. 20 meeting. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A symbol of hate found spray-painted on a sign at well-known Lehigh Valley trail has community searching for culprit

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‘Total disruption’: Bethlehem neighborhood grapples with development; single-family homes being replaced with apartments
‘Total disruption’: Bethlehem neighborhood grapples with development; single-family homes being replaced with apartments
18-year-old killed in one-car crash in Lehigh County, coroner says
18-year-old killed in one-car crash in Lehigh County, coroner says
Bus carrying Pa. junior high football team crashes, sending 21 people to hospital
Bus carrying Pa. junior high football team crashes, sending 21 people to hospital
It’s been a year since LVHN became part of Jefferson. Here’s what’s changed, and what’s coming next
It’s been a year since LVHN became part of Jefferson. Here’s what’s changed, and what’s coming next
Heart’s Nancy Wilson on Ann’s cancer diagnosis and band’s tour that includes Allentown Fair appearance
Heart’s Nancy Wilson on Ann’s cancer diagnosis and band’s tour that includes Allentown Fair appearance
9 more Lehigh Valley farms saved from development. Find out where
9 more Lehigh Valley farms saved from development. Find out where
‘One last time:’ Bethlehem bar and restaurant to close after 10 years of service
‘One last time:’ Bethlehem bar and restaurant to close after 10 years of service
Allentown School District says mold spores have been found in several classrooms. How the district is responding
Allentown School District says mold spores have been found in several classrooms. How the district is responding
Lehigh Valley high school football roundup: Easton holds on, Whitehall cruises and Pen Argyl wins a thriller
Lehigh Valley high school football roundup: Easton holds on, Whitehall cruises and Pen Argyl wins a thriller
Lehigh Valley food safety report: roaches, meal moths, mouse droppings, old pierogi
Lehigh Valley food safety report: roaches, meal moths, mouse droppings, old pierogi

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Students arrive back to school Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at Clearview Elementary in Bethlehem. Monday was the first day of school for students across the Lehigh Valley. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

First day of school in the Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS

Students head back to school on the first day of classes around the Lehigh Valley. See photos.

Sports

Penn State right tackle Nolan Rucci (72) looks to block SMU defensive end Cameron Robertson for running back Kaytron Allen in a first-round College Football Playoff game in Dec.. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Penn State’s James Franklin says offensive line might be among nation’s best

Nittany Lions coach considers seven linemen to be starters

Things to Do

People enjoy the food, sights and sounds Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Allentown Fair. This year's fair returns Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

Allentown Fair guide: What you need to know about the concerts, demolition derby, food and more

The 173nd Allentown Fair returns Wednesday with concerts, rides, food and plenty of family fun. Here’s what you need to know.

Faces in the Crowd Freedom Football | PHOTOS

Faces in the Crowd: Freedom High School plays a game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, against Downingtown West at Bethlehem Area School District Stadium in Bethlehem.
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Emmaus vs. Neshaminy football and Faces in the Crowd | PHOTOS
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Torpedo Restoration Project Dedication at V.F.W Post 7293 in Whitehall Township | PHOTOS
Eagles’ Brandon Graham ‘tailgates’ with fans at Dorney Park to raise money for charity | PHOTOS
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View Town Square/Opinion Cartoons for the week of Aug. 25, 2025.

Crime and Public Safety

The Lower Saucon Authority has issued a boil water advisory.

Water main break in Lower Saucon leads boil water advisory

Following a major water main break in Lower Saucon Township on Sunday the Lower Saucon...

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FILE – Elon Musk attends a news conference with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, file)

Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit

He is attempting to win monetary damages and a court order prohibiting the alleged illegal...

Pennsylvania News

Gov. Josh Shapiro rides a SEPTA train to promote the need for transit funding. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Shapiro open to using special transit funding to combat SEPTA cuts as part of broader package

Gov. Josh Shapiro says he is open to using money from a special transit fund...

National News

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Michael Jordan-Kobe Bryant basketball card sells for a record $12.9 million at auction

The memorabilia company did not reveal the buyer.

Allentown

Johan Rojas has an eight-game hitting streak for the IronPigs after making an adjustment with his stance. (Lehigh Valley IronPigs)

Johan Rojas seeing mechanical adjustments paying early dividends

It is a small sample size, but outfielder Johan Rojas's mechanical adjustments at the plate...

Bethlehem Area

The roof of the Five 10 Flats apartment complex at 510 E. Third St. in south Bethlehem is heavily damaged by fire Friday, May 2, 2025. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

El Jefe’s restaurant in Bethlehem will reopen months after Five 10 Flats fire, Mr. Lee’s could follow

El Jefe's Taqueria will become the first business to reopen inside the Five 10 Flats...