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Allentown man, 25, dies after motorcycle crash

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Rising country star Lilly Moss’ opening for Russell Dickerson at Musikfest is a full-circle moment for Bethlehem native

"I don't even know if I have a word for the emotions I'll be feeling," Lilly Moss said in an interview hours before she was to take to the Wind Creek Steel Stage at Musikfest.

Bethlehem native Lilly Moss released her debut album in 2024. (Courtesy Lia Pizarro Photography)

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the Lehigh County Government Center on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Allentown to highlight the mental health investments included in the 2026-27 budget. Those investments include $10 million in state funding to support 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and $5 million for mental health crisis walk-in centers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

In Lehigh Valley, Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro touts $10 million investment in mental health services, expansion of 988 hotline

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh visit Lehigh County Government Center on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Allentown to highlight the mental health investments included in the 2026-27 budget. Those investments include $10 million in state funding to support 988, the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and $5 million for mental health crisis walk-in centers. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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A memorial to Kandi Jo Heller of Slatington is seen Friday, July 24, 2026, at North Sixth and Cedar streets in Allentown. Heller, 44, died after a violent crash Wednesday that sent a car into a house nearby. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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