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Allentown residents get first chance to discuss proposed data center. They’re not happy

Allentown's Environmental Advisory Council will send a letter to city leaders expressing concerns about a proposed data center in the city.

The proposed site of a data center at 2401 W. Emmaus Ave. on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Allentown. Businesses and homes sit in close proximity to the potential data center, plans for which will be heard by the Allentown Planning Commission on June 9. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)

A former Macungie manager has sued the borough for his allegedly unlawful termination. (Kristen Harrison/Morning Call file photo)

Former Macungie manager sues borough over ‘unlawful’ removal

Parkland High School senior class President Angelina Zaiter stands during the school’s senior sendoff Friday, May 22, 2026, at Parkland High School in South Whitehall Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Class of 2026 senior spotlight: Daughter of Syrian immigrants works to unite Parkland seniors, preps for law career

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Lehigh County woman, 90, dies after Carbon County crash

Furniture items are ready to be sold Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2025, in Bethlehem for Lehigh University’s Great Southside Sale. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The 30th annual ‘Great South Side Sale’ in Bethlehem is this weekend. Here is what to know.

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Community shows respect for fallen Central Berks Regional police officer (Photos)

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An iconic Lehigh Valley mall was recently sold. Find out for how much

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Gas leak prompts evacuations in Bethlehem; residents allowed to return after service shut off

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2 charged in Bethlehem armed robbery after Facebook Marketplace sale goes wrong, police say

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Lehigh County district judge accused of misconduct enters diversion program, gets a mentor

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After another rejection, PennDOT will try again to turn Routes 22, 33 into interstate highways

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2 charged in Bethlehem armed robbery after Facebook Marketplace sale goes wrong, police say
2 charged in Bethlehem armed robbery after Facebook Marketplace sale goes wrong, police say
An iconic Lehigh Valley mall was recently sold. Find out for how much
An iconic Lehigh Valley mall was recently sold. Find out for how much
Lehigh Valley food safety report: dirty pots and utensils on floor; unauthorized serving area; partially eaten food in prep area
Lehigh Valley food safety report: dirty pots and utensils on floor; unauthorized serving area; partially eaten food in prep area
Route 22 westbound in Northampton County closing for crash investigation
Route 22 westbound in Northampton County closing for crash investigation
Lehigh County district judge accused of misconduct enters diversion program, gets a mentor
Lehigh County district judge accused of misconduct enters diversion program, gets a mentor
Lehigh Valley HVAC company to pay $300,000 over deceptive sales lawsuit, Pa. attorney general says
Lehigh Valley HVAC company to pay $300,000 over deceptive sales lawsuit, Pa. attorney general says
After another rejection, PennDOT will try again to turn Routes 22, 33 into interstate highways
After another rejection, PennDOT will try again to turn Routes 22, 33 into interstate highways
New Wawa in Lehigh Valley to offer free coffee, shirts when it opens this week
New Wawa in Lehigh Valley to offer free coffee, shirts when it opens this week
Bethlehem police officer leaves to join ‘Love Island USA’ cast. City’s mayor and chief are disappointed
Bethlehem police officer leaves to join ‘Love Island USA’ cast. City’s mayor and chief are disappointed
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Bethlehem; residents allowed to return after service shut off
Gas leak prompts evacuations in Bethlehem; residents allowed to return after service shut off

Local News

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PA Supreme Court warns of text scam

Message mimics the court and requests payment to correct a filing, officials said.

Sports

Downingtown West's Aiden Benner, shown here in a file photo, had two goals and an assist in the Whippets' win over Parkland on Monday. (PETE BANNAN-DAILY LOCAL NEWS)

PIAA 3A boys lacrosse: Downingtown West shuts down Parkland

Whippets top Trojans 8-6 to advance to state quarterfinals

Things to Do

Journey comes to the PPL Center on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Allentown. (Brian Ach)

From rockers Journey and Everclear to indie acts Built to Spill and Wilco, here are the top acts in the Lehigh Valley this June

From Journey to Everclear to a Neil Diamond tribute act, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley in June.

Executive Education Academy Charter School Prom | PHOTOS

Check out photos from the Executive Education Academy Charter School prom as students dress up for the big night.
Northampton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Southern Lehigh High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Allentown Central Catholic High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Best of Lehigh Valley proms 2026 Part 1 | PHOTOS
MOM-n-PA dental clinic at Agri-Plex at the Allentown Fairgrounds | PHOTOS
District 11 softball championship doubleheader | PHOTOS

Opinion

People gather at J. Birney Crum Stadium to see the fireworks show during Allentown’s Fourth of July celebration Thursday, July 4, 2019. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Faith & Values: Reflections as America turns 250

I reflect on the wondrous achievement that is the United States of America, and the...

Crime and Public Safety

One person was hospitalized Saturday after a car crashed on a Route 22 exit ramp.

Route 22 westbound in Northampton County closing for crash investigation

Route 22 in Northampton County will close for about a half hour Monday morning.

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High-tech gifts for this Father’s Day

Surprise your dad with a high-tech Father’s Day gift that’s just as enjoyable as it...

Business

FILE – A farm employee processes coffee berries at Boa Esperanca farm in Braganca Paulista, Brazil, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner, File)

Trump administration proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing ‘unreasonable’ trade practices

Brazil is the world's 10th-biggest economy.

Pennsylvania News

Media personnel and firefighters participate in a 2024 live-fire training exercise at Lehigh Valley International Airport. (Emma Reed/The Morning Call)

A gap in Pennsylvania law has put fire companies and county treasurers at odds over online raffles. They’re asking lawmakers for an update.

“The law doesn’t specifically say you can’t do an online raffle because it wasn’t even...

National News

Firefighters clear debris in Kula, Hawaii, following wildfires.

Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help

Making an evacuation plan and putting together an emergency kit can provide a sense of...

Allentown

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Lehigh Valley HVAC company to pay $300,000 over deceptive sales lawsuit, Pa. attorney general says

An Allentown HVAC company agreed to pay $300,000 in a settlement with the Pennsylvania Attorney...

Bethlehem Area

A crash at New Street and Elizabeth Ave. in Bethlehem left people injured, cars damaged, and a pole down on Thursday, May 14, 2026. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Man charged in violent Bethlehem crash that injured 2; was high on meth and other drugs, DA says

A man was under the influence of methamphetamine and other drugs when he caused a...