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Jefferson to open Sidney Kimmel Medical School campus in heart of downtown Allentown

The new medical college will open in 2029 at One Center Square, Jefferson Health officials said Monday.

Construction workers stand within the incomplete site Monday, July 13,...

Construction workers stand within the incomplete site Monday, July 13, 2026, of a planned expansion of Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The expansion is meant to help provide better access to world-class medical education and clinical training in the Lehigh Valley. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

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Construction workers stand within the incomplete site Monday, July 13, 2026, of a planned expansion of Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The expansion is meant to help provide better access to world-class medical education and clinical training in the Lehigh Valley. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

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Allentown man who died in South Whitehall house fire identified [Updated]

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Coroner IDs scooter rider, pedestrian who died in Lehigh Valley crashes last week

Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Coca-Cola Park is getting $300,000 of taxpayer money for an upgrade. Here are the details

The Steel Pub announced its sale of business in Bethlehem. (Miranda Hever/Special to The Morning Call)

Bethlehem pub owners to sell and say goodbye after eight years

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Allentown man who died in South Whitehall house fire identified [Updated]
Allentown man who died in South Whitehall house fire identified [Updated]
Bethlehem pub owners to sell and say goodbye after eight years
Bethlehem pub owners to sell and say goodbye after eight years
One Earth Reggae Festival at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
One Earth Reggae Festival at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
Coroner IDs scooter rider, pedestrian who died in Lehigh Valley crashes last week
Coroner IDs scooter rider, pedestrian who died in Lehigh Valley crashes last week
Body found in Lehigh River in Northampton County
Body found in Lehigh River in Northampton County
Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says
Dan Schantz, iconic Lehigh Valley farmer known for his greenhouse outlet stores, dies at 92
Dan Schantz, iconic Lehigh Valley farmer known for his greenhouse outlet stores, dies at 92
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Pink slime, black mold, roach infestation, rodent-contaminated food, mop water in the flour
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Pink slime, black mold, roach infestation, rodent-contaminated food, mop water in the flour
Around the Valley: Executive’s football team will be a league member this season
Around the Valley: Executive’s football team will be a league member this season
Jefferson to open Sidney Kimmel Medical School campus in heart of downtown Allentown
Jefferson to open Sidney Kimmel Medical School campus in heart of downtown Allentown

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Randy, 12, pours some water on Jayson’s, 11, both of Bethlehem, head to cool him down while playing basketball in the hot weather Monday, July 13, 2026, at Friendship Park in Bethlehem. The Lehigh Valley is under a heat advisory from the National Weather Service through 8 p.m. Wednesday.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Enjoying a summer day despite the heat | PHOTOS

Enjoying a summer day despite the heat

Sports

Easton’s Sean McPeek, shown here in a file photo, is The Morning Call’s co-player of the year along with Parkland’s Drew Shaffer. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

All-area boys lacrosse: Unpredictable season leads to unique assortment of award winners

Parkland’s Drew Shaffer and Easton’s Sean McPeek are co-players of the year

Things to Do

Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters perform Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Sellersville Theater. (Jess Gaedicke)

From The Used to Billy Bob Thornton, here are the top acts playing in July in the Lehigh Valley

Beat the heat with these musical acts playing this month in the Lehigh Valley.

Easton Heritage Day celebrates America 250 | PHOTOS

Easton celebrated Heritage Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, on Saturday. See photos.
One Earth Reggae Festival at SteelStacks | PHOTOS
Preparing to read the Declaration of Independence at Easton Heritage Day | PHOTOS
Ryan Mackenzie, at housing-focused visit in Bethlehem with Trump official | PHOTOS
Crews clear debris and repair power lines | PHOTOS
Storms damage West Park in Allentown | PHOTOS
‘Liberty Ignited’ at Coca-Cola Park features fireworks, drone light show | PHOTOS

Opinion

A drone show presented lights up the sky Friday, July 3, 2026, during the Liberty Ignited celebration to mark America’s 250th birthday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Faith & Values: Reflecting on faith during the semiquincentennial

The semiquincentennial gives us a chance to look back on 250 years ideals, values and...

Crime and Public Safety

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Crash involving scooter closes Allentown intersection

A busy intersection in Center City Allentown was closed Saturday evening after a crash involving...

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Hosting a Christmas-in-July party is a fun way to take part in some of the...

Business

Lisa Femia, a staff attorney at the Electronic Freedom Foundation in their office complex on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Francisco, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Bay Area News Group)

Surveillance technology is inevitable. Or is it?

From doorbell cameras to automated license plate readers, public surveillance has expanded rapidly since 2020....

Pennsylvania News

State Sen. Greg Rothman speaks at a news conference about streamlining state permitting in June, 2025. (Commonwealth Media Services)

State senator profited from $30M property sale for a massive data center development

Sen. Greg Rothman says while he did make money on the 2025 sale, he had...

National News

Simone Mosley waits for their rideshare in shade at a bus stop during an extreme heat warning Monday, July 13, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Rising overnight temperatures are creating dangerous health risks across the U.S.

Allentown

Dan Schantz, the founder of Dan Schantz Farm & Greenhouses, is seen inside one of his greenhouses on his farm in Zionsville in August 2002. Schantz died July 9, 2026, at the age of 92. (Rick Smith/Special to TMC)

Dan Schantz, iconic Lehigh Valley farmer known for his greenhouse outlet stores, dies at 92

Dan Schantz, one of the most recognized farmers in the Lehigh Valley known for the...

Bethlehem Area

Festivalgoers enjoy the sights and sounds of the One Earth Festival Global Music and Culture Festival at SteelStacks on Saturday July 11 2026. The fifth annual festival, presented by ArtsQuest in partnership with Movement Moves Media, celebrates global music, culture and community. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

One Earth Reggae Festival at SteelStacks | PHOTOS

SteelStacks in Bethlehem celebrates the fifth annual One Earth Reggae Festival. See photos.