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A plan for 1,200 homes near Promenade Saucon Valley takes step forward

A developer wants to build a walkable neighborhood with 1,200 homes around Promenade Saucon Valley. The plan took a step forward this week.

This project rendering shows a piece of the proposed Promenade Park, a 130-acre design that would include walkable neighborhood elements around Upper Saucon Township’s Promenade shops on Center Valley Parkway. ( Arcadia Land Company / Realen Properties)

Aria Vega, who suffers from nonconvulsive overnight seizures, does physical therapy with Alyssa Metzger, pediatric physical therapist (not shown) on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hyland Center in Allentown. Parents Jess Wojciechowski (shown) and Christopher Vega, son Oliver, 2, provide morale support for Aria during the therapy.
Aria’s parents, Jess Wojciechowski and Christopher Vega, raised funds to get her a service dog to help identify her seizures, but they say they’re having trouble getting the money after a dog was donated directly to her. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A Lehigh Valley family raised $12,000 for a child’s service dog. But after a dog was donated, getting that money hasn’t been easy.

A cheese burger with lettuce, tomato and onion with a side of french fries at The Proper Brewing Co., Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Quakertown. Melissa Szymkiewicz, who was an employee of the popular restaurant and brewery, bought the business earlier this year. It has been renovated and will reopen soon. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

The latest Lehigh Valley business openings and closings

A rendering of The Standard apartment building that City Center Residential will open soon along the 100 block of North Sixth Street in Allentown. (Courtesy of City Center Residential)

City Center gets ready to open another downtown Allentown apartment building. Here are the details

Freedom High School’s Fife & Drum Corps marches Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, during the Bethlehem World Heritage Community Celebration in the city. The city and the Moravian settlements organization hosted the event commemorating the Moravian Church Settlements recognition as a UNESCO world heritage site. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A plan to unify Bethlehem’s historic sites envisions bringing a funicular, cable cars to city

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Jimmy’s Hot Dogs to open new location in the Lehigh Valley
Jimmy’s Hot Dogs to open new location in the Lehigh Valley
A Lehigh Valley family raised $12,000 for a child’s service dog. But after a dog was donated, getting that money hasn’t been easy.
A Lehigh Valley family raised $12,000 for a child’s service dog. But after a dog was donated, getting that money hasn’t been easy.
What will summer be like in the Lehigh Valley? Here’s what Old Farmer’s Almanac, NOAA say
What will summer be like in the Lehigh Valley? Here’s what Old Farmer’s Almanac, NOAA say
A plan to unify Bethlehem’s historic sites envisions bringing a funicular, cable cars to city
A plan to unify Bethlehem’s historic sites envisions bringing a funicular, cable cars to city
Man charged in shooting outside Allentown bar
Man charged in shooting outside Allentown bar
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Mouse droppings and gnawed food on grocery shelves; moldy cheese; dirty equipment
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Mouse droppings and gnawed food on grocery shelves; moldy cheese; dirty equipment
A plan for 1,200 homes near Promenade Saucon Valley takes step forward
A plan for 1,200 homes near Promenade Saucon Valley takes step forward
The latest Lehigh Valley business openings and closings
The latest Lehigh Valley business openings and closings
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Here are this week’s nominees
Gas prices jump overnight to new 2026 high in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania
Gas prices jump overnight to new 2026 high in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

Local News

Ellen Saracini, left, holds a candle during a candlelight vigil at the Garden of Reflection Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 in Lower Makefield. Ellen's husband, Victor Saracini, was the captain of United Airlines Flight 175 that struck the South Tower of the World Trade Center. She is among those calling on Lower Makefield to allow a candlelight vigil at the memorial to mark the 25th anniversary of the terror attack. Township supervisors have proposed an earlier event because Sept. 11, 2026, is also the first night of the Jewish high holiday of Rosh Hashanah. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Plans for evening 9/11 ceremony at Bucks County memorial met with controversy

The first night of Rosh Hashanah, a high holiday for Jews, begins at sundown on Sept. 11 this year, which has put Lower Makefield Township and the 9-11 Memorial Garden of Reflection Inc. at odds over a proposed night vigil...

Sports

The Parkland powerlifting team, led by captain and state champ Julian Diaz who is holding the banner, won its second straight Pennsylvania High School Powerlifting Association state title and fourth title in five years. (Contributed photo / Erik Steiner)

Parkland powerlifters and coach Erik Steiner win another state championship

In addition to the state title, five individuals won state gold

Things to Do

DeVonta Smith, a wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles and the host, plays in the fourth annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. The event features players from the Philadelphia Eagles competing in a home-run derby and a softball game. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)

Things to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend: Carnival fun, comedy and Catasauqua eats

Carnivals, food day and more — here are your top picks for weekend fun.

Groundbreaking ceremony for a new Tempo by Hilton hotel in south Bethlehem | PHOTOS

See photos from the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tempo by Hilton hotel on West Third Street in south Bethlehem.
St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5K 2026 | PHOTOS
35th annual Lehigh Valley Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony | PHOTOS
Students release 2,000 beneficial lady bugs | PHOTOS
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Southern Lehigh High School Prom | PHOTOS
Pen Argyl Area High School Prom | PHOTOS

Opinion

Penn State University's Lehigh Valley extension campus in Upper Saucon Township. (Kristen Harrison/The Morning Call)

Opinion: Penn State professors should vote yes to union representation

Opinion: Faculty and other members of the Penn State community must play a greater role...

Crime and Public Safety

A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Allentown woman, 73, dies days after Route 222 crash

A 73-year-old Allentown woman has died, four days after she was injured in a car...

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Business

Kevin Warsh testifies during his nomination hearing

Fed likely to leave rates unchanged at what may be Powell’s last meeting, as Warsh advances

Wednesday will likely be a momentous day for the future of the Federal Reserve.

Pennsylvania News

Fangyuan Ge, a farmer in Washington Township, Berks County, stands for a portrait Feb. 20, 2026, at the farm. Ge’s farm was disrupted after a sewer main break dumped about 8,000 gallons of raw sewage on the area in spring 2025. (Margo Reed/for Spotlight PA)

When a public pipe bursts on private property, who should fix it? This Pa. farmer is fighting for an answer.

A fence installation struck an unregistered sewer pipe on a disabled veterans’ farm, spewing 8,000...

National News

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Allentown

Runners participate in the St. Luke’s Half Marathon on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Allentown. More than 2,500 people registered for the 42nd running of the 13.1-mile race, the region’s longest-running long-distance race. The event also included a 5K race and Youth Run. (Sharon Merkel/Special to The Morning Call)

St. Luke’s Half Marathon and 5K 2026 | PHOTOS

See photos from the 2026 St. Luke’s Half Marathon, the region's longest-running long-distance race, and...

Bethlehem Area

David Aungst, president of High Hotels Ltd. Bethlehem Mayor J. William Reynolds and others shovel dirt Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tempo by Hilton hotel. The 100-foot-tall, 141-room hotel marks a major investment in Bethlehem’s SouthSide, and is scheduled to open in October 2027. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Groundbreaking ceremony for a new Tempo by Hilton hotel in south Bethlehem | PHOTOS

See photos from the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tempo by Hilton hotel on West...