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America 250: George Taylor was an overlooked founding father. Here’s his connection to the Lehigh Valley

A look at the life of Founding Father George Taylor and his ties to the Lehigh Valley.

This portrait is thought to be a likeness of George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence who lived in the Lehigh Valley. (Courtesy Lehigh Valley Heritage Center)

A Bethlehem police cruiser. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Man, 19, seriously injured after being hit by car in Bethlehem

Cheeseburger flatbread was one of the dishes served for sampling at the launch celebration of the Pennsylvania Beef Trail on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Saucony Creek Brewing Co. in Kutztown. The council created an online resource that highlights and maps out nominated beef dishes at Pennsylvania restaurants. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

These Lehigh Valley restaurants are on the inaugural Pennsylvania Beef Trail

An empty crib. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Lehigh County sees surge in infant co-sleeping deaths, prompting urgent plea to parents

A new Liberty Bell replica is on display Friday, May 29, 2026, in front of the Zion’s Reformed United Church in Allentown. From September 1777 to June 1778, the church hid the original Liberty Bell and 10 other bells taken from Philadelphia to keep them out of British hands during the Revolutionary War. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Once a Liberty Bell hiding spot, this historic inn near the Lehigh Valley is closing

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Lehigh County sees surge in infant co-sleeping deaths, prompting urgent plea to parents
Lehigh County sees surge in infant co-sleeping deaths, prompting urgent plea to parents
Lehigh County woman, 90, dies after Carbon County crash
Lehigh County woman, 90, dies after Carbon County crash
The 30th annual ‘Great South Side Sale’ in Bethlehem is this weekend. Here is what to know.
The 30th annual ‘Great South Side Sale’ in Bethlehem is this weekend. Here is what to know.
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
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Class of 2026 senior spotlight: Daughter of Syrian immigrants works to unite Parkland seniors, preps for law career
Once a Liberty Bell hiding spot, this historic inn near the Lehigh Valley is closing
Once a Liberty Bell hiding spot, this historic inn near the Lehigh Valley is closing
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
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Lehigh Valley food safety report: dirty pots and utensils on floor; unauthorized serving area; partially eaten food in prep area
Allentown residents get first chance to discuss proposed data center. They’re not happy
Allentown residents get first chance to discuss proposed data center. They’re not happy
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Former Macungie manager sues borough over ‘unlawful’ removal

Local News

Distracted driving was only a secondary offense but on June 5 it becomes a primary offense in Pennsylvania.
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Enforcement on Pa. law banning cellphone use while driving starts Friday. What to know

After a year of warnings, police in Pennsylvania will be able to cite drivers for using their phones while driving beginning Friday.

Sports

Northern Lehigh’s Kellen Bauer had 30 points in a summer league win Monday night at Executive. (Contributed photo / Theresa Bauer)

Summer boys basketball: Another big night by Kellen Bauer leads Northern Lehigh to a win

Justin Manning, Aalani Nix and Yariel Gonzales also had high-scoring performances as summer league continued at Executive

Things to Do

Lehigh Valley Comic Convention returns Saturday and Sunday to the Agri-Plex in Allentown. (CHRIS KNIGHT / SPECIAL TO THE MORNING CALL)

Things to do this weekend: Comic-con, a lot of theater and a historic homes tour

From Shakespeare and musical theater to a historic homes tour, here are our best bets for weekend fun.

Whitehall High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Photos: Whitehall High School holds its 2026 graduation.
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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

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Lehigh County woman, 90, dies after Carbon County crash

A 90-year-old Lehigh County woman died Sunday, roughly 10 days after a crash that happened...

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While citronella candles offer a practical use, they can also enhance the ambiance of an...

Business

Attendees pose for photos before the keynote presentation at a Google I/O event.

UK orders Google to allow publishers to opt out of AI scraping for search summaries

The decision aims to give publishers more leverage in content negotiations with Google.

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

FILE – Ainsley, right, and Sarah Jurccak place a flower in the name of a relative during a ceremony to mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

New York City’s 9/11 memorial fundraises to educate youth with $25 million match from Mike Bloomberg

Officials count about 97 million memorial visitors and nearly 28 million museum attendees since 2014...

Allentown

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)

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...

Bethlehem Area

Bethlehem Catholic High School held its graduation Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the high school auditorium in Bethlehem. Seniors gathered in the gymnasium before lining up to enter the ceremony. (Avery Folmar/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Catholic High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Photos: Bethlehem Catholic High School holds its 2026 graduation.