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As tick season gets longer, doctors in the Lehigh Valley are treating more illnesses. What you need to know

In a summer marked by various health scares, from the hantavirus to a diarrhea-causing parasite, there's a common threat that's growing more serious: Ticks.

Pennsylvania is one of the top states in the nation for reports of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. (Courtesy of CDC/James Gathany; William L. Nicholson, Ph.D./TNS)

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

What are the best hospitals in Lehigh Valley? See latest U.S. News rankings

Emergency crews respond to a crash at the intersection of Airport Road and Race Street in Hanover Township, Lehigh County. Airport road is closed in both directions. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Woman, 21, killed in crash on Airport Road in Lehigh County [Updated]

Police investigate a fatal crash Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, involving a motorcycle and moped at Hamilton and 25th streets in Allentown. The motorcycle rider, an 18-year-old Allentown man, died in the crash, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Motorcyclist, 18, dies after crash with moped on Hamilton Street in Allentown

Warehouses in Upper Macungie Township. (Chris Shipley/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley warehouse to close, affecting more than 50 workers

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Woman, 21, killed in crash on Airport Road in Lehigh County [Updated]
Woman, 21, killed in crash on Airport Road in Lehigh County [Updated]
Lehigh Valley warehouse to close, affecting more than 50 workers
Lehigh Valley warehouse to close, affecting more than 50 workers
New Hobby Lobby to open next month in the Lehigh Valley
New Hobby Lobby to open next month in the Lehigh Valley
What are the best hospitals in Lehigh Valley? See latest U.S. News rankings
What are the best hospitals in Lehigh Valley? See latest U.S. News rankings
Motorcyclist, 18, dies after crash with moped on Hamilton Street in Allentown
Motorcyclist, 18, dies after crash with moped on Hamilton Street in Allentown
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Pork thawing on counter, gnats behind bar, ‘black mold-like substances’
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Pork thawing on counter, gnats behind bar, ‘black mold-like substances’
Fatal fire under investigation in Carbon County
Fatal fire under investigation in Carbon County
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Man, 20, dies in Northampton County crash
Man, 20, dies in Northampton County crash
Here’s when the Spirit Halloween stores will open in the Lehigh Valley
Here’s when the Spirit Halloween stores will open in the Lehigh Valley

Local News

Football players run drills Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, during Northampton Area High School football practice in Northampton. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Northampton Area High School football practice | PHOTOS

Northampton Area High School football practice

Sports

Allentown Central Catholic football coach Jake Reichard talks to his players Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, during the team’s football practice in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Allentown CCHS football preview: The Vikings look to ‘play up’ to a higher standard

Fresh faces bring hope for the Vikings, who seek a return to league and district prominence

Things to Do

The Allentown city skyline is seen Thursday, June 9, 2022. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Be a Lehigh Valley insider with our guides to the most unique restaurants, shops and more

Here's your guide to exploring all of the unique places in the Lehigh Valley.

The 46th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival | PHOTOS

The 46th Annual Roasting Ears of Corn Festival Honoring Tradition features Native American drumming, singing, dancing, food, artisans, cultural heritage activities.
Former Lehigh County DA Jim Martin through the years | PHOTOS
Blue Mountain League championship game | PHOTOS
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Allen football practice | PHOTOS
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Opinion

Sara Emerle and her mother, Carolyn Javorka, at Emerle’s wedding Nov. 4, 2023. It is the last picture of Emerle and her mom ever taken; Javorka, who had ALS, died 12 days later. (Blume Studios/Contributed photo)

Opinion: My mother had ALS. No family should have to fight bureaucracy while saying goodbye

Opinion: If someone with years of medical training struggled to navigate the Medicaid system, I...

Crime and Public Safety

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Fatal fire under investigation in Carbon County

One person was found dead after a fire over the weekend at a Carbon County...

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How to get rid of foot odor

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Business

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer leaves the Department of Commerce.

US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs

The tariffs would be imposed on $20 billion worth of Canadian products, from hockey sticks...

Pennsylvania News

Penn State

Penn State trustees lift ‘gag policy’ on emeriti members amid First Amendment lawsuit

Lawyers for news organizations argue the “Board’s last-minute amendment to the Bylaws ... is a...

National News

A drive-thru coffee and donut shop the Donut Hole is seen in Los Angeles.

Pull up to the window, please, for a glimpse of an American icon: The drive-thru

The drive-thru has been enshrined in the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Allentown

Owner Shannon Birosik stands in the new Soaked in the City winery Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Allentown. The winery, which is a sister location to Soaked Winery in Lehigh Township, held its grand opening Aug. 13. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Retail Watch: Downtown Allentown welcomes new life with winery

Soaked in the City winery has joined the growing downtown Allentown food and drink scene.

Bethlehem Area

Bob Brooks and members of the Pennsylvania Alliance for Retired Americans hold a rally seeking to sound the alarm about the possibility of future cuts in Social Security benefits on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Bethlehem. (Lindsay Weber/The Morning Call)

Democrats at Bethlehem rally sound alarm over Social Security, and seek to make it a 2026 election issue

Democratic and labor-aligned groups are seeking to sound the alarm for 2026 midterm voters about...