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Lehigh Valley serial killer Harvey Robinson’s execution formally stayed by Gov. Josh Shapiro amid Pa. death penalty moratorium

The execution for Harvey Robinson, scheduled for Tuesday, has been stayed, according to the Department of Corrections.

Convicted serial killer Harvey Robinson arrives at the Old Lehigh County Courthouse under control of Lehigh County sheriff’s deputies on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010. (Harry Fisher/The Morning Call)

Ana Tiburcio, a candidate running for Allentown school board, is seen on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Allentown.

Opponents drop legal challenge against Ana Tiburcio candidacy, allowing her to run for full 2-year term in May

People march toward downtown Bethlehem during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. The rally, one of several in the Lehigh Valley, was part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

‘No Kings’ protests planned this weekend around Lehigh Valley. When and where

Syriana Mediterranean Grill at 1916 Hanover Ave. in east Allentown opened in 2020. (Ryan Kneller/The Morning Call)

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Lehigh Valley Health Network officials host a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Bethlehem for the expansion of Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg’s emergency room. Hospitals throughout Pennsylvania are dealing with reimbursements from private public health insurance organizations that fail to cover the cost of the services provided, the author asserts. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

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Baby goats eat and play together Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Flint Hill Farm and Flint Hill Farm Agricultural Education Center in Upper Saucon Township during a celebration of National Agriculture Day, which is dedicated to recognizing the farmers, animals, and everyday work that brings food to tables. The farm offers whole raw Jersey cow milk, yogurt, ice cream, eggs, bread and other items. The farm store is open seven days a week. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Celebration of National Agriculture Day at Flint Hill Farm | PHOTOS

Celebration of National Agriculture Day at Flint Hill Farm and Flint Hill Farm Agricultural Education Center

Sports

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell: “We certainly do have a lot of guys who won’t do live reps this spring.” (Rich Scarcella–Reading Eagle)

Penn State’s Matt Campbell begins spring football practice at square one because of injuries

Nittany Lions coaches emphasize doing things slow and right rather than fast and wrong

Burning Witches is currently touring the U.S., and we had a chance to speak with founding member/guitarist Romana Kalkuhl about the band’s inspiration, line-up changes, latest album “Inquisition” and more.

Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 | PHOTOS

See photos from the 67th Allentown St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Fatal 7-vehicle crash on Center Valley Parkway | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Tattoo Convention | PHOTOS
Fill the Bus at Lehigh Valley International Airport to help TSA agents | PHOTOS
State Sen. Nick Miller discuses cybersecurity in Allentown | PHOTOS
2026 Lehigh Valley Auto Show | PHOTOS
Storm damage around Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS

Opinion

People pray during the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage on June 3, 2024 in West Chester. (JEN SAMUEL / FOR DAILY LOCAL NEWS)

Faith & Values: The power of prayer to bring peace in an uncertain time

Finding peace in the midst of current events is not about withdrawing from the world...

Crime and Public Safety

One person is dead after a 7-vehicle crash Sunday, March 22, 2026, on Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township. A car driven by Brian McKenna, 62, crossed the center concrete median and hit multiple vehicles traveling eastbound, authorities said. McKenna died and three others were taken to hospitals. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Fatal 7-vehicle crash on Center Valley Parkway | PHOTOS

Photos: Fatal 7-vehicle crash Sunday closes Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township.

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Business

Dave Thomas purchases gasoline at a station Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens

Wall Street investors instead see the odds rising of an actual rate hike instead.

Pennsylvania News

People are reflected in a window of a hotel at the Davos Promenade in Davos, Switzerland, in 2024. Artificial intelligence is supercharging the threat of election disinformation worldwide, making it easy for anyone to create fake — but convincing — content aimed at fooling voters. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

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National News

Arrested man in handcuffs with handcuffed hands behind back in prison

Quadruple amputee cornhole player fatally shoots man, Maryland authorities say

Dayton James Webber was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice.

Allentown

Meghan Kennedy celebrates Saturday, March 21, 2026, as Rachel Kennedy Holmes reties a tartan in honor of the late Rose Kennedy, who is now the official namesake of the 2000 block of Liberty Street in Allentown’s West End. (Elizabeth DeOrnellas / The Morning Call)

‘She would just be tickled green’: Allentown pays tribute to Rose Kennedy and her St. Patrick’s Day love

Allentown honored the late Rose Kennedy, a centerpiece of the city's St. Patrick's Day celebrations,...

Bethlehem Area

Samantha Harrison and son Bodey Price, 3, both of Bethlehem enjoy the festivities Saturday, March 14, 2026, during the 16th annual Parade of Shamrocks in downtown Bethlehem. The parade was presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration featured pipe bands, school marching bands and community groups, starting on Broad Street and ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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