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Allentown man dies more than a year after Philadelphia shooting

September 15, 2026 at 12:03 pm

Featured

From matcha to banana bread, here’s where to get the new flavors of fall in the Lehigh Valley

Whether you're looking for classic pumpkin spice or a new fall flavor like banana bread, we've got you covered.

Melinda Schneck and Josh Elmer stand in front of the new location for Roasties on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, in Macungie. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Talen Energy Lower Mount Bethel Power Plant is photographed Wednesday, July, 8, 2026, at 6079 Depues Ferry Rd in Lower Mount Bethel Township. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request

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Motorcyclist killed in Route 222 crash with dump truck in Lehigh County identified

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Allentown man dies more than a year after Philadelphia shooting

Parkland’s Derek Fistner catches a short pass against Freedom on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Bethlehem School District Stadium. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

Pennsylvania high school football rankings: Parkland moves up in 6A; Northwestern Lehigh, Notre Dame-GP now 1-2 in 3A

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Man killed in Northampton County shooting identified; girlfriend’s son charged with homicide

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Motorcyclist killed in Route 222 crash with dump truck in Lehigh County identified
Motorcyclist killed in Route 222 crash with dump truck in Lehigh County identified
New Hobby Lobby opens early in the Lehigh Valley
New Hobby Lobby opens early in the Lehigh Valley
Man killed in Northampton County shooting identified; girlfriend’s son charged with homicide
Man killed in Northampton County shooting identified; girlfriend’s son charged with homicide
Allentown man dies more than a year after Philadelphia shooting
Allentown man dies more than a year after Philadelphia shooting
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Insect activity in kitchen and food prep areas; animal products ‘adulterated with fecal matter’
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Insect activity in kitchen and food prep areas; animal products ‘adulterated with fecal matter’
2 killed in Lehigh County crashes over weekend identified
2 killed in Lehigh County crashes over weekend identified
Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request
Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request
Lehigh Valley high school football rankings show strength of EPC Northampton County teams
Lehigh Valley high school football rankings show strength of EPC Northampton County teams
Penn State players stand together in coming to defense of Rocco Becht [opinion]
Penn State players stand together in coming to defense of Rocco Becht [opinion]
Vote for Astound Athlete of the Week: Here are nominees for week of Sept. 14
Vote for Astound Athlete of the Week: Here are nominees for week of Sept. 14

Sports

Emmaus girls soccer coach John Cari got his 364th career win on Tuesday night, tying former Salisburgh coach Mark Allinson for the most wins in Lehigh Valley soccer. (Derek Bast photo)

Lehigh Valley boys soccer: Emmaus coach John Cari reaches win milestone

Emmaus alum ties for the all-time win record for Lehigh Valley boys soccer coaches

Lehigh Valley football: Two in, two out of latest Colonial, Schuylkill top 10 rankings
Jesus Luzardo’s shoulder lands him on IL as Phillies approach playoffs
Phillies fall to Nationals for fourth loss in five games

Things to Do

Beverly Hague, owner of DEtangled Threads, places her crocheted Pig Picasso for sale Saturday, Sept, 27, 2025, during the West End Block Party held along 19th and Liberty streets in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Fall arts preview: Your guide to Lehigh Valley festivals, music, theater, art exhibits and more

From BaconFest to art exhibits, here's what's happening in the Lehigh Valley this fall.

From Beatles drummer to country superstar, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley this month
As comic book sales grow, these Lehigh Valley shops are answering the demand
Be a Lehigh Valley insider with our guides to the most unique restaurants, shops and more

Data center

Signs opposing the Atlas Data Center line the roads Monday, June 8, 2026, in South Whitehall Township. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

South Whitehall residents paint dire picture of proposed data center near Parkland High

Residents turned out by the score Wednesday to the Parkland High School auditorium to discuss the Project Atlas data center proposed on land near the school.

Follow The Morning Call’s reporting on Lehigh Valley data centers
Developers present updated plans for Allentown data center, but final approval on hold
Here are the terms you need to follow the data center debate

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Remembering 9/11 – “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem | PHOTOS

Remembering 9/11 – “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem
Lehigh University marks 9/11 25th anniversary with 2,977 American flags | PHOTOS
Whitehall football celebrates 100 years vs. Northampton in Cement Bowl | PHOTOS
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Americans mark 25 years since 9/11, in photos
Apple picking and more at Grim’s Orchard & Family Farms | PHOTOS

A beautiful Labor Day in the Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS
Bethlehem Catholic and Allentown Central Catholic football face off in ‘Holy War’ | PHOTOS
Penn State football defeats Marshall in Matt Campbell’s coaching debut | PHOTOS
Allentown Fair on Friday | PHOTOS
Parkland vs. Freedom football face off in battle of EPC powers | PHOTOS

Opinion

A man fishes in the Lehigh Canal near Lock 41 along the Delaware and Lehigh Trail in Bethlehem in this 2013 file photo. (Kevin Mingora/The Morning Call.)

Opinion: A missing piece to Bethlehem’s tourism efforts

Opinion: Rebuilding a Lehigh Canal lock in Bethlehem and providing canal boat rides would be...

Faith & Values: Ezekiel — A prophet for our time
Opinion: I have come to enjoy my visits with ghosts
Letters to the Editor: Lehigh Valley renters, landlords should take more of the tax burden

Local News

Pennsylvania’ s U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick sent a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. in August. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Dave McCormick and John Fetterman press Trump administration for answers on health funding cuts

Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman are pushing the federal government to explain recent cuts...

THC poisoning an ‘epidemic amongst our youth,’ state AG says in announcing statewide drug bust
Outdoors: The pros and cons of participating in early archery season for whitetail deer
Motorcyclist killed in Route 222 crash in Lehigh County [Updated]

Crime and Public Safety

Police investigate a fatal crash late Friday night, Sept. 11, 2026, involving a motor scooter and vehicle in the 1600 block of South Fourth Street in Allentown. A 42-year-old woman riding the scooter died after the crash, according to the Lehigh County coroner’s office. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

2 killed in Lehigh County crashes over weekend identified

A man and a woman died after two separate Friday night crashes in Lehigh County.

Suspected improvised explosive devices found in Bethlehem home, police say
Northampton County man shot and killed by girlfriend’s son after confrontation, authorities say [Updated]
2 drivers facing charges in separate Lehigh County fatal crashes Friday night, DA says [Updated]

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Business

FILE – People stand in Times Square in New York, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith, File)

American incomes finally top pre-pandemic levels, fighting against inflation all the way

The small gain over six-year period helps explain the generally sour mood about the economy.

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access
Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?
Carney says Canada can wait for the right conditions in Trump trade war and emerge stronger

Pennsylvania News

Members of the Affordable Healthcare for PA coalition rally for lower healthcare costs near Geisinger corporate headquarters in Danville. (Courtesy of Affordable Healthcare for PA)

Health insurance rates poised to rise again as Pa. regulators claim limited power to control increases

Nearly 202,000 people have canceled their plans through the state’s marketplace, Pennie, over the past...

How quietly passed legislation will allow Penn State to move forward with potential campus sales
Lifers ask Pa. Supreme Court to open pathway for resentencing after lawmakers fail to act
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Sept. 11

National News

FILE -In this Aug. 9, 1974, file photo, President Richard Nixon waves goodbye from the steps of his helicopter outside the White House after delivering a farewell address to members of the White House staff. (AP Photo/Chick Harrity, File)

Photographer Chick Harrity, who documented history for AP from Vietnam to the White House, has died

Harrity took one of the best-known photographs of the Vietnam War.

Americans value press freedom, but new surveys show support for restrictions in certain cases
Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide
16th Street Baptist Church marks bombing anniversary with a new visitor center

Allentown

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Lehigh Valley shopping center sold for $12.2 million

The Allentown Commons shopping center on the city's East Side was sold in August, according...

Lehigh Valley Phantoms employee arrested for possessing child pornography, police say
‘Surviving the mental insanity’ of tragedy while teaching: Lehigh Valley educators remember 9/11
Good-bye, Coca-Cola Park. Here’s the new name for the IronPigs’ stadium

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