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Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

March 23, 2026 at 9:38 am

Lehigh Valley planners to discuss traffic, other potential issues with proposed Eli Lilly plant

While lauding the project, a draft letter had plenty of questions, especially regarding traffic, truck parking and the land’s natural features.

Looking west on Old Route 22/Main Street at the intersection with Haaf Road in Upper Macungie Township is the proposed site of a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant Eli Lilly plans to build, seen Thursday, Jan. 30, 2026. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

An Air Canada Jet sits on the runway at LaGuardia Airport, Monday, March 23, 2026, after colliding with a Port Authority aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle after landing in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Multiple vehicles were involved in a crash Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Upper Saucon Township. The Lehigh County coroner’s office responded to the crash, which closed Center Valley Parkway. (Joseph Giacalone/Contributed photo)

1 person killed, 3 injured in 7-vehicle crash in Upper Saucon Township that closed Center Valley Parkway [updated]

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

The MacKay Pipe Band of South Bethlehem performs during the St. Patrick’s Parade on Sunday, March 22, 2026, starting at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown. The 2026 St. Patrick’s Parade features 10 Pipe Bands, 8 Divisions and over 2,000 marchers from organizations, schools, companies and community groups throughout the greater Lehigh Valley Area. The first known St. Patrick’s Parade was held in Allentown in the late 1860s. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 | PHOTOS

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Local News

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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The Large Flower Heads plays Saturday, May 24, 2025, during Mayfair at Cedar Crest College in Allentown. The festival of the arts continues until Sunday evening with a 9 pm drone show. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

From art exhibits to concerts and more, a preview of spring art events in the Lehigh Valley

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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

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Crime and Public Safety

Samuel Rolando Colon, 24, of Allentown, is charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault and several counts of reckless endangerment in the November 2025 fatal shooting of Ti’Shuan Singleton on Edward Lane in Catasauqua. (Courtesy of Lehigh County DA’s office)

Lehigh County man wanted in killing during game of ‘quick draw,’ police ask for public’s help

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Pennsylvania News

Katelyn Valesky with Hatboro Mayor Tim Schultz after being sworn in as fire marshal in April 2023. (Contributed photo via Spotlight PA)

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National News

FILE – This March 23, 1942, photo shows the first arrivals at the Japanese evacuee community established in Owens Valley in Manzanar, Calif. (AP Photo/File)

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Allentown

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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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