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Lehigh Valley and Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who’s on your ballot Tuesday

Before you head to the polls Tuesday, check out the list of people you'll be voting for.

The East Side Youth Center in Allentown is a polling station for a special election Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to fill the vacant 22nd Pennsylvania House District seat. Voters are choosing between Democrat Ana Tiburcio and Republican Robert E. Smith Jr. to replace Josh Siegel, who resigned after winning election as Lehigh County executive. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Man shot at Allentown McDonald’s dies from injuries

Mary Grace Simcox, the first president of St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences speaks during St. Luke’s University Health Network Fountain Hill opening of the St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences on Monday, May 18, 2026, in Fountain Hill. The college offers associate’s degrees in radiography and respiratory care, and an RN to BSN bachelor’s degree. The inaugural student class includes about 150 students across all programs. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

St. Luke’s opened its health sciences college. Here is what that means for the Lehigh Valley

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Bridge replacement to close Lehigh Valley road for the summer

Notre Dame High School-Green Pond held its 2026 prom Friday, May 15, at Northampton Country Club in Bethlehem Township. Students and their guests arrive to the big night. (Jennifer Bogari/Christmas City Studio)

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Allentown Diocese posts new priest assignments. See who is on the move
Allentown Diocese posts new priest assignments. See who is on the move
Man shot at Allentown McDonald’s dies from injuries
Man shot at Allentown McDonald’s dies from injuries
Bethlehem Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS
Bethlehem Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS
Fiesta on Hamilton 2026 | PHOTOS
Fiesta on Hamilton 2026 | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Dead mouse, pesticides in kitchen; no hot water; dirty restrooms
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Dead mouse, pesticides in kitchen; no hot water; dirty restrooms
Easton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Easton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Northern Lehigh High School Prom | PHOTOS
Northern Lehigh High School Prom | PHOTOS
Allen High School Prom | PHOTOS
Allen High School Prom | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley and Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who’s on your ballot Tuesday
Lehigh Valley and Pa. primary election 2026: Here’s who’s on your ballot Tuesday
Former child star of ‘Lassie’ to headline Lehigh Valley museum expo celebrating 250 years of American history
Former child star of ‘Lassie’ to headline Lehigh Valley museum expo celebrating 250 years of American history

Local News

Outdoor columnist Tom Tatum, left, says that life jackets are a priority, especially for children, when it comes to boating safety. (Photo courtesy of Tom Tatum)

Outdoors: As summer nears, it’s time to safely rev up the motor boats

It's boat safety week across Pennsylvania

Sports

Limeport Bulls co-managers Adam Ganser, left, and CJ Saliby, middle, pose with Blue Mountain League President Bob Varju after the Bulls won the 2025 title — their sixth in 10 years. (Keith Groller/The Morning Call)

Blue Mountain League’s 80th baseball season begins with Limeport Bulls looking to charge again

The Limeport Bulls are going for their third straight championship in the 10-team league

Things to Do

The Allentown Band performs Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Grab your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, it’s outdoor band concert season. Here’s the schedule

The weather's heating up, which means it's outdoor concert season. Here's The Morning Call's annual list of free band concerts throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Best of Lehigh Valley proms 2026 Part 1 | PHOTOS

High school students from around the Lehigh Valley are dressing up for prom. Here is a collection of scenes from proms around the region in 2026.
Notre Dame High School Prom | PHOTOS
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Allen High School Prom | PHOTOS
Bethlehem Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS

Opinion

Main Street in Bethlehem bustles with people Monday, March 9, 2026, after a news conference in the city announcing the area was nominated in USA Today’s 10Best Main Street competition for 2026. The downside of such recognition is pressure to overdevelop putting environmental and economic pressures on the city, the author asserts. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Opinion: Bethlehem is a city worth saving from uncontrolled development

Opinion: Bethlehem will always be a desirable location, the question is what kind of growth...

Crime and Public Safety

This screenshot of a video shared by Dee Ma Rie on Facebook shows a bear roaming in the area of Broad Street and Fourth Avenue on Saturday, May 16, 2023, in Bethlehem.

Bear seen roaming through part of Bethlehem; police warn residents to be cautious

Bethlehem police are warning residents to use caution Saturday after a bear sighting on the...

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These 7 items are all you need to prepare your pool for summer

As the weather warms, the urge to jump into the pool to cool off grows....

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Google’ s YouTube and Snap Inc. reached agreements to settle the first lawsuit headed to trial over claims that addiction to top social media platforms has disrupted learning and pushed public schools to spend massive sums fighting a mental health crisis, according to court filings. (Dreamstime/Dreamstime/TNS)

Snap, YouTube settle school-social media suit ahead of trial

The settlements are the latest in a busy year for child safety-related litigation.

Pennsylvania News

An illustration of two people looking at surgical tools. (Daniel Fishel / For Spotlight PA)

Workers in Penn State Health operating rooms raised alarms about safety, sterilization

Internal records describe harrowing situations as Hershey Medical Center struggled to keep a usable supply...

National News

FILE – This photo taken from Hartford Police body camera video shows Steven Jones, center, as police officers talk to him, Feb. 27, 2026, in Hartford, Conn. (Hartford Police Department via AP, File)

Former Hartford police officer charged in fatal shooting of a Black man in mental distress

The shooting sparked public outcry and questions about Hartford's response to mental health crises.

Allentown

People enjoy the sights, sounds and food Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Fiesta on Hamilton, which was held for the second year in Allentown. The festival included two stages with live music and a wide selection of Latin American cuisine, activities, games and community resources. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Fiesta on Hamilton 2026 | PHOTOS

See photos from the Fiesta on Hamilton, which was held for the second year in...

Bethlehem Area

Bethlehem Catholic High School held its prom Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Hotel Bethlehem. Students and their guests arrive to the big night. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Catholic High School Prom | PHOTOS

Check out photos from the Bethlehem Catholic High School prom as students dress up for...