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Off-duty Philadelphia police officer charged in Northampton County homicide

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A Lehigh Valley township fights to preserve its farms, rural way of life from data center boom

The turmoil highlights the conflict between a data center development team promising a Lehigh Valley community millions in new revenue and residents who want to preserve their rural way of life.

The Riverton-Belvidere Bridge is seen Wednesday, July, 8, 2026, in Lower Mount Bethel Township. Talen Energy's power plant is seen in the background, standing amid rolling farmland. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

All of eastern Pennsylvania is at a marginal risk for severe weather Monday, July 27, 2026. (NWS)

Storms, flooding possible again this week in Lehigh Valley

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 charged in Northampton County homicide

People enjoy food, sounds and the sights Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, during Musikfest in Bethlehem. This year's Musikfest returns July 31-Aug. 9. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Musikfest 2026 guide: Everything to know about Bethlehem’s famous festival, from lineup to food to parking

A young Tiffany Bradley pictured in this undated school photo.(Courtesy of Tiffany Wiggins)

Tiffany Bradley’s family wondered what happened to missing Allentown teen for 26 years. Now they ask, could her life have been saved?

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Off-duty Philadelphia police officer charged in Northampton County homicide
Off-duty Philadelphia police officer charged in Northampton County homicide
Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County
Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County
Musikfest 2026 guide: Everything to know about Bethlehem’s famous festival, from lineup to food to parking
Musikfest 2026 guide: Everything to know about Bethlehem’s famous festival, from lineup to food to parking
Tiffany Bradley’s family wondered what happened to missing Allentown teen for 26 years. Now they ask, could her life have been saved?
Tiffany Bradley’s family wondered what happened to missing Allentown teen for 26 years. Now they ask, could her life have been saved?
Retail Watch: Triple Sun tasting room to reopen as new venue in the Lehigh Valley
Retail Watch: Triple Sun tasting room to reopen as new venue in the Lehigh Valley
‘Life of the party’: Friends remember Slatington woman killed in Allentown crash
‘Life of the party’: Friends remember Slatington woman killed in Allentown crash
Storms, flooding possible again this week in Lehigh Valley
Storms, flooding possible again this week in Lehigh Valley
A-Town Throwdown boys basketball: Waiting game continues for ACCHS; ‘Battle of the Boyles’ goes to Malvern Prep; Allen 3-0
A-Town Throwdown boys basketball: Waiting game continues for ACCHS; ‘Battle of the Boyles’ goes to Malvern Prep; Allen 3-0
Allentown lawyer says Haitian truck driver in crash that killed Pa. state trooper was in US legally
Allentown lawyer says Haitian truck driver in crash that killed Pa. state trooper was in US legally
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Sunflower Festival starts at Seiple Farms in Bath | PHOTOS

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Adoptable Pets in the Lehigh Valley: Tammy, Bruce, Goose and Shortbread

Meet Tammy, Bruce, Goose and Shortbread, all up for adoption in the Lehigh Valley.

Sports

LeBron James, as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, dunks in a Feb. 5 game against the 76ers in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

De George: LeBron James’ belief in the 76ers speaks volumes to their project

The greatest basketball player of his generation sees the Philadelphia 76ers as the best chance to cement his legacy with another NBA championship

Things to Do

Myra Patel, 9, dances with others during a demonstration performance Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during the seventh annual India Heritage Day hosted by Saara Arts at the Arts Park in Allentown. Saara Arts is a Lehigh Valley nonprofit cultural organization promoting Indian and global art.
(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Music, culture, film — and a high-flying circus

This weekend marks the return of a number of fan-favorite events to the Lehigh Valley.

Opinion

The Brooklin Boat Yard in Brooklin, Mane, is seen at sunset on Sept. 21, 2013. Author E.B. White sailed here, one of the places in Maine that he cherished. At age 64, White wrote about his lifelong love of sailing in “The Sea and the Wind That Blows.” Illustrates MAINE-WHITE (category t), by Andrew Reiner © 2014, The Washington Post. Moved Thursday, March 27, 2014. (MUST CREDIT: Photo by Michele McDonald for The Washington Post) The Brooklin Boat Yard in Brooklin, Mane, is seen at sunset on Sept. 21, 2013. (Photo by Michele McDonald for The Washington Post)

Faith & Values: Connections with God

A new grandchild and a trip to bucolic Maine has provided new connections with God.

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Court orders Lehigh County borough to repeal ordinance on firearms

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Images from the attacks on the World Trade Centers (Getty Images/ Robert Giroux) in New York City, on Sept. 11, 2001, the aftermath of the crash of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Pennsylvania (The Associated Press/Gene J. Puksar) and a flag unfurled on the Pentagon in 2021 at the point of impact of where the terrorists flew a plane into that building (The Associated Press/Alex Brandon) with the memorial in the foreground.

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FILE – President Barack Obama, left, and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton appear on stage together at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 27, 2016. Officially, neither party will have a nominee until a candidate wins the number of delegates needed at the convention to clinch the nomination. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Today in History: July 26, Hillary Clinton wins nomination for Democratic presidential candidate

Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major political...

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The Trexler Trust, established by the man credited with creating Allentown’s expansive park system, award more than $5.7 million for park upkeep and charities this year. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

Trexler Trust awards $6.3 million to Lehigh Valley nonprofits and parks. Here’s where the money will go

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Bethlehem Area

People enjoy the sights, sounds and food Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, during Musikfest in Bethlehem. This year the festival will have a special, alcohol-free space called “SoberPlatz” for guests. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Alcohol-free SoberPlatz returns to Musikfest this year

An alcohol-free area called SoberPlatz will return to Musikfest this year.