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More Pennsylvanians unhappy with the state of health care, stressed out by politics, Muhlenberg poll finds

According to Muhlenberg College’s 2026 Pennsylvania Health Poll, Pennsylvanians' outlook on health care continues to worsen.

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Northeast Middle School exterior in Bethlehem area school district. July 11, 2019. (Kristen Harrison/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Area School District works to close $8 million budget deficit, avoid layoffs and minimize tax hikes

Students and their guests arrive at the Nazareth High School prom on Friday, May 16, 2025, at The Palace Center in Allentown. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

When is prom 2026? The schedule for Lehigh Valley schools

Fire Fighters Association President Bob Brooks speaks Wednesday, April 1, 2026, during a debate at Moravian University with fellow Democratic candidates for the 7th Congressional District former Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure, former federal prosecutor Ryan Crosswell and former PPL engineer Carol Obando-Derstine. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley congressional candidate Bob Brooks apologizes for old Facebook posts

Exterior of the Lehigh County Government Center. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Opinion: A joint juvenile detention center is the best option for Lehigh County youth offenders

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Opinion: Lehigh County is rushing into misguided plan for a juvenile detention center

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Earning their stripes: A new class for Lehigh Valley football officials will get new refs on the field faster

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Bucks County DA sues landlord from Lehigh Valley over 'deplorable' housing conditions in 'first-of-its-kind' lawsuit

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Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants

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Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request

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Popular Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant to close. It’s ‘not goodbye forever,’ owner says

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Popular Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant to close. It’s ‘not goodbye forever,’ owner says
Popular Lehigh Valley Italian restaurant to close. It’s ‘not goodbye forever,’ owner says
Another internet provider is coming into the Lehigh Valley. Here are the details
Another internet provider is coming into the Lehigh Valley. Here are the details
Lehigh Valley food safety report: facility closed for lack of water; live mice, dead mice, mouse droppings, cockroaches; food stored on floor
Lehigh Valley food safety report: facility closed for lack of water; live mice, dead mice, mouse droppings, cockroaches; food stored on floor
A new Lehigh Valley data center is proposed in place of a million-square-foot warehouse
A new Lehigh Valley data center is proposed in place of a million-square-foot warehouse
Bucks County DA sues landlord from Lehigh Valley over 'deplorable' housing conditions in 'first-of-its-kind' lawsuit
Bucks County DA sues landlord from Lehigh Valley over 'deplorable' housing conditions in 'first-of-its-kind' lawsuit
Lehigh Valley congressional candidate Bob Brooks apologizes for old Facebook posts
Lehigh Valley congressional candidate Bob Brooks apologizes for old Facebook posts
Former Allentown principal forced to resign over discrimination, harassment, lawsuit alleges
Former Allentown principal forced to resign over discrimination, harassment, lawsuit alleges
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
Man who produced child sex abuse videos arrested in Bethlehem, AG says
Man who produced child sex abuse videos arrested in Bethlehem, AG says
Allentown man arrested in 2025 Catasauqua ‘quick draw’ homicide
Allentown man arrested in 2025 Catasauqua ‘quick draw’ homicide

Local News

Salisbury’s Tessa Kemmerer pitches to Notre Dame-Green Pond on Monday, April 21, 2026, during a girls softball game in Salisbury Township. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Notre Dame-Green Pond plays Salisbury – girls softball | PHOTOS

Notre Dame-Green Pond plays Salisbury – girls softball

Sports

Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman celebrates during the Super Bowl LIX championship parade in Philadelphia with a cut on his head after being hit by a full beer can in the Art Museum District on Feb. 14, 2025. (Chris Szagola/AP)

NFL Draft: The Eagles — even as contenders — are planning ahead in possible draft choices

From their "war room" in Philadelphia, the Eagles enter tonight's kickoff of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh with both a short-term and long-term plan.

Things to Do

Jeff Mucklin of Nurture Nature Center in Easton holds a glass tube of liquid warmed by his hand during a demonstration on energy at an Earth Day celebration Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Fairview Park in Palmer Township. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Earth Day 2026: A guide to events and cleanups around the Lehigh Valley

Here's where to find community cleanups and other events in celebration of Earth Day.

Opinion

A magnolia tree blooms Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Faith & Values: Spring’s quiet promise of renewal

None of us lives a perfect life. We all face mistakes, regrets and hardships. Yet...

Crime and Public Safety

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Man who produced child sex abuse videos arrested in Bethlehem, AG says

Noel Tirado, 41, faces a number of charges for allegedly producing child sex abuse images,...

Best Reviews

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Acer Swift Go 16 vs. ASUS Vivobook 16: What’s the difference?

We recently had the opportunity to review two solid laptops, the Acer Swift Go 16...

Business

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Study: Workers with a goal are more likely to regularly save money

Three in four working Americans who have a savings goal regularly save money.

Pennsylvania News

The view of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg from State Street. (Amanda Berg / For Spotlight PA)

Shapiro wants to eliminate three ‘niche’ tax credits. Supporters say they should be expanded.

The Democratic governor wants a more flexible tax credit that’s focused on job creation.

National News

Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Horizon cruise ship is shown docked at PortMiami.

Teen charged with killing Florida stepsister on cruise ship pleads not guilty

Timothy Hudson is being prosecuted as an adult in the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner.

Allentown

Roosevelt Elementary School in Allentown, July 8, 2019.(Kristen Harrison/The Morning Call)

Former Allentown principal forced to resign over discrimination, harassment, lawsuit alleges

In the federal lawsuit filed April 10, lawyers for former Roosevelt Elementary School principal Elizabeth...

Bethlehem Area

Main Street in Bethlehem bustles with people on Monday, March 9, 2026. The downtown won USA Today’s 10Best Main Street competition for a second year in a row. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem’s Main Street is again voted the best in US in nationwide poll

A panel of USA Today travel experts selected the top 20 finalists. Then it was...