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Man charged with killing woman, 22, in Allentown apartment; shot at another man and child, authorities say
A South Whitehall Township man is accused of fatally shooting a woman and firing at another man and a child Tuesday morning in an Allentown apartment.
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Industrial building proposed for site of Lehigh Valley recycling center hit by fire
Whether the building would be used for warehousing or manufacturing is not clear.
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David Robertson hopes third time in Philadelphia is the charm
The right-hander is upbeat about the team and happy to be in Philadelphia: "This place feels like home to me." He'll head to the minors first for some work.
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How to beat the heat: Here are some of the best boating, kayaking spots in the Lehigh Valley region
Here are seven Lehigh Valley area spots where you can rent kayaks and canoes, or take your own for recreation.
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![World War II Navy veteran Eli Rauzon, 102, shares his story with his fellow residents Monday, July 21, 2025, at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Upper Macungie Township. Rauzon, who enlisted when he was 17, served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, and later with the Air Force. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-WWIIVeteranPresentation-02")
102-year-old WW II Navy veteran, who later served in the Air Force shares his story | PHOTOS
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![Rumbamena, which focuses on honoring Latin culture through dance, performs Sunday, July 20, 2025, during Viva La Fiesta at Dorney Park. Viva La Fiesta, a tribute to Caribbean and Latin American culture, runs July 19 to Aug. 17, featuring live performances by groups such as Rumbamena, Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner, and Steel Pan Jam; and tropical food and sweets. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-VivaLaFiesta011")
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![Construction work progresses Thursday, July 10, 2025, on a seven-story hotel on Easton’s Centre Square. Work began on the hotel, which will have 49 rooms and two restaurants, in 2024. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-EastonConstruction015")
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![Creating Crystals, a small homemade jewelry business owned by Crystal Achey of Bethlehem, attends the Bethlehem Vintage Market as a vendor Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Bethlehem Rose Garden. The market is scheduled to return 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-BethlehemVintageMarket008")
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![Prince Zimeray, 11, of Williams Township competes during the blueberry pie eating contest Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Blueberry Festival and Market to Go at Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem. This year’s Blueberry Festival returns July 19 and 20, 2025. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-BlueberryFestival-09")
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![People experience the Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley on Friday, July 18, 2025, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce to mark the grand opening of the facility in Easton. Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley offers 3D holographic programs. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-HologramZoo-06")
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![Anna Congdon and Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles pose for photographs on the Green Carpet during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring ceremony at The Battery on July 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Caean Couto – Getty Images)]( "REG-Z-EaglesSBRingBarkleyFianceeCongdon")
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Opinion: The urgent case for protecting early childhood education
Opinion: Early childhood education is a powerful tool for promoting social mobility and economic stability
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DA: Allentown driver shot and killed bat-wielding man in self-defense. No charges will be filed
No criminal charges will be filed against the driver who fatally shot a Whitehall Township...
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In-N-Out Burger CEO to join the list of high-profile business figures to leave California
“Doing business is not easy here.”
Pennsylvania News
Trump weighs in on Bryan Kohberger sentencing: ‘The Judge should make him explain’
“People were shocked that he was able to plea bargain, but the Judge should make...
National News
Erik Menendez is in hospital for a medical condition. His attorney seeks his release
Erik Menendez was taken to an outside medical facility Friday and is “in fair condition.”
Allentown
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact green energy investments in the Lehigh Valley
Green energy proponents are rushing to complete projects after the recently passed budget bill set...
Bethlehem Area
Blueberry Festival in Bethlehem | PHOTOS
Photos: Bethlehem’s Burnside Plantation celebrates the 38th annual Blueberry Festival.