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First day of fall brings cooler weather to Lehigh Valley. How will rest of season be?

Fall is starting off with a chill. Will it last?

Leaves begin to fall in the Monocacy Creek along the D&L trail Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, the first day of fall, in Bethlehem. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Executive Education Academy Charter School is next to a proposed data center at 1024 N Bradford St. (April Gamiz/ The Morning Call)

Planners raise questions about Allentown and Bethlehem data center proposals

Pennsylvania state police are investigating a “serious incident” on Friday, July 24, 2026, at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road, Allen Township, Northampton County. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Off-duty Philadelphia police officer who fatally shot uncle in Northampton County faces trial

Four people were shot, one fatally, around 4 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, during a melee outside BKK Lounge at 1500 Union Blvd. in Allentown, police said. It was the city’s first homicide of the year. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Two men found guilty in fatal shooting of security guard outside Allentown nightclub

Turf fields at the new Upper Macungie Community Lifestyle Center on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. The 188,000-square-foot facility in Grange Park includes an indoor soccer field and running path, indoor basketball and volleyball courts, lounges, a workout area, a cafeteria and classrooms. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Upper Macungie’s massive $48 million lifestyle center to hold grand opening: ‘This has been a long time coming’

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After years of delays, Bethlehem Co-op Market sets 2026 opening date

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Lehigh Valley tavern set to reopen under new name, ownership

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Northampton County man was attempting to remove bullet from gun chamber when he fatally shot brother, police say

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Lehigh Valley tavern set to reopen under new name, ownership
Lehigh Valley tavern set to reopen under new name, ownership
Northampton County man was attempting to remove bullet from gun chamber when he fatally shot brother, police say
Northampton County man was attempting to remove bullet from gun chamber when he fatally shot brother, police say
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Rodent activity, chicken thawing in sink, duct taped food containers
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Rodent activity, chicken thawing in sink, duct taped food containers
The untold reason Chobani decided to invest $1.2 billion in the Lehigh Valley
The untold reason Chobani decided to invest $1.2 billion in the Lehigh Valley
Penn State will sell 2 of the campuses it is closing for a combined $6.25 million
Penn State will sell 2 of the campuses it is closing for a combined $6.25 million
Upper Macungie’s massive $48 million lifestyle center to hold grand opening: ‘This has been a long time coming’
Upper Macungie’s massive $48 million lifestyle center to hold grand opening: ‘This has been a long time coming’
After years of delays, Bethlehem Co-op Market sets 2026 opening date
After years of delays, Bethlehem Co-op Market sets 2026 opening date
Parkland High School grad nails $1 million kick on ESPN College GameDay [Watch]
Parkland High School grad nails $1 million kick on ESPN College GameDay [Watch]
Here’s when Toys R Us will reopen in the Lehigh Valley
Here’s when Toys R Us will reopen in the Lehigh Valley
Man fatally shot 24-year-old brother in Northampton County home, DA says
Man fatally shot 24-year-old brother in Northampton County home, DA says

Sports

Wide receiver Koby Howard leads Penn State with 12 catches for 344 yards. (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

Penn State’s Koby Howard might not play against Wisconsin because of injury

Sophomore wide receiver "got dinged up" on 70-yard touchdown catch against Buffalo

Lehigh Valley football: Two more newcomers in Colonial, Schuylkill top 10 rankings
Lehigh Valley boys soccer: New-look Northwestern Lehigh riding steady senior standout to undefeated start
Lehigh Valley football: A kicker earns props plus Colonial, Schuylkill Week 4 stat leaders

Things to Do

Graham Nash performs Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at Zoellner Theater in Bethlehem. (Amy Grantham)

Ahead of sold-out Lehigh University show, Graham Nash talks about his new album and being the last active member of CSNY

The 84-year-old Nash is on a solo tour, which stops Thursday at Zoellner Arts Center.

Fall arts preview: Your guide to Lehigh Valley festivals, music, theater, art exhibits and more
From matcha to banana bread, here’s where to get the new flavors of fall in the Lehigh Valley
From Beatles drummer to country superstar, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley this month

Data center

A data center is proposed to be built next to Jefferson Park, formerly Coca-Cola Park, in Allentown. (Chris Shipley/The Morning Call)

A Lehigh Valley data center plan is missing key info, planners say

Two proposed data centers will be on the agenda when a Lehigh Valley Planning Commission committee meets. At least one of the submissions is lacking key info, officials say.

Study warns of electricity shortages unless supply keeps pace with data center growth
Lehigh Valley community becomes latest to pass data center ordinance, ahead of review of farmland rezoning request
South Whitehall residents paint dire picture of proposed data center near Parkland High

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After 82 years, a Lehigh Valley World War II soldier is laid to rest | PHOTOS

U.S. Army Private First Class Howard G. Krapf on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Whitehall Township. Krapf was killed in action during World War II but his remains were unidentified for 82 years....
Lehigh Valley Wicked Plant Festival | PHOTOS
Beam-signing ceremony at the new Lehigh Valley Health Network Turn and Grind Shop at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
Freedom vs. Nazareth football and Faces in the Crowd | PHOTOS
Stroudsburg plays Parkland – football action and faces in the crowd | PHOTOS
The Standard, downtown Allentown’s newest apartment building | PHOTOS
Remembering 9/11 – “The Climb” event at BASD Stadium in Bethlehem | PHOTOS

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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Throughout Scripture, God has used bread as something of a guidepost to His redemptive work (April Gamiz / The Morning Call)

Faith & Values: The Bread Man

Throughout Scripture, God has used bread as something of a guidepost to His redemptive work.

Opinion: On this Day of Atonement, a ‘Parks and Recreation’ character offers a lesson of faith
Letters to the editor: Naming of Hunsicker Field is a well-deserved honor
Opinion: Saucon Valley anti-vaping law is the wrong approach. It will stigmatize students, not deter them

Local News

Salisbury’s Chase Yakaitis competes Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, during the Colonial League Golf Championships at Bethlehem Golf Club in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Colonial League Golf Championships | PHOTOS

Colonial League Golf Championships

‘Babies are dying’: How Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak changed the vaccine mindset of this Amish country midwife
Outdoors: What’s bugging you this fall? Here are the two main culprits
After 82 years, a Lehigh Valley World War II soldier is laid to rest | PHOTOS

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Man fatally shot 24-year-old brother in Northampton County home, DA says

The fatal shooting appears to be a domestic case, but there are few other details...

Pa. state police seek information on fatal hit-and-run in Carbon County
Bethlehem Area elementary school incident report ‘unfounded,’ police say
Allentown police investigating racist flyers targeting Latino community

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Business

FILE – Turbines are visible at Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm that is under construction off the coast of Montauk Point, New York, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel, File)

New York, California sue to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind projects

Deals would hand energy companies $1.4 billion in exchange for canceling projects.

Fulfilling earlier US-China agreements is a work in progress as Trump and Xi meet again
DoorDash to pay $131M for underpaying delivery workers in New York City
Feeling secure vs. being secure: 3 gut checks for your finances

Pennsylvania News

The bell tower of Old Main on Penn State’s University Park campus. (Georgianna Sutherland/For Spotlight PA)

Penn State will sell 2 of the campuses it is closing for a combined $6.25 million

The Penn State Board of Trustees has voted to approve the sale of two closing...

This storied apple is Pa.’s most grown, but you’ve probably never seen it in the produce section
Ed Sheeran at Philadelphia concert says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’
Pennsylvania high school football scores from Friday, Sept. 18

National News

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Nesting olive ridley sea turtle off Southern California beaches is a first recorded for West Coast

One of the world's smallest sea turtle, typically found in the tropics, is laying eggs...

Man shot by ICE in Texas is back in detention after leaving hospital, attorney says
A third beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at Chicago aquarium
‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer known as ‘Clavicular’ is charged with rape in Massachusetts

Allentown

Parkland High School grad nails $1 million kick on ESPN College GameDay [Watch]

The Parkland High School grad, now a freshman at Ole Miss, nailed a 33-yard field...

The untold reason Chobani decided to invest $1.2 billion in the Lehigh Valley
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After jury verdict, both Allentown and ex-employee declare victory in discrimination case. Why and what comes next?

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