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Former LVHN executive files whistleblower lawsuit, claiming he was fired after raising fraud concerns

A former Jefferson and LVHN employee is suing the network, alleging that he was fired for opposing what he says was a financial engineering scheme.

A procession Friday morning, Sept. 19, 2025, brings slain Northern York County Regional Police detectives Isaiah Emenheiser, Mark Baker and Sgt. Cody Becker to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township. Autopsies were being completed at the hospital for the three officers, who were fatally shot while investigating a domestic incident in York County. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

This 1 million square-foot warehouse in Upper Nazareth Township was recently sold for $158 million. (Courtey of CBRE).

A warehouse in Northampton County just sold for $158 million, one of largest Lehigh Valley deals in years

Rapper T.I. will perform Aug. 5 at Musikfest. Photo courtesy of Musikfest.

Grammy award-winning rapper to headline Musikfest

Berks County and Upper Bern Township officials continue to seek more information about plans by ICE to use a warehouse at 3501 Mountain Road as a processing center for undocumented immigrants. (Bill Uhrich – Reading Eagle)

ICE gives some details about ICE center in Berks, but most questions remain unanswered

Lehigh Valley food safety inspection reports

Lehigh Valley food safety report: remove dead mice, expired milk, chewed food

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Former LVHN executive files whistleblower lawsuit, claiming he was fired after raising fraud concerns
Former LVHN executive files whistleblower lawsuit, claiming he was fired after raising fraud concerns
Letters: Quakertown police handled anti-ICE protest in professional manner
Letters: Quakertown police handled anti-ICE protest in professional manner
US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei’s death
US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei’s death
Lehigh Valley food safety report: remove dead mice, expired milk, chewed food
Lehigh Valley food safety report: remove dead mice, expired milk, chewed food
EPC North football stats: Dieruff’s Jovan Rodriquez finishes with more than 1,500 yards passing
EPC North football stats: Dieruff's Jovan Rodriquez finishes with more than 1,500 yards passing
Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
Iran’s supreme leader killed in major attack by US and Israel
After Hotel Hampton fire displaced dozens, Lehigh Valley community steps in to help: ‘This is a wake-up call’
After Hotel Hampton fire displaced dozens, Lehigh Valley community steps in to help: ‘This is a wake-up call’
Woman fatally shot outside Monroe County home identified
Woman fatally shot outside Monroe County home identified
Northeast Regional wrestling tournament: Adjustments pivotal for champions Moya, Wagner and Frable
Northeast Regional wrestling tournament: Adjustments pivotal for champions Moya, Wagner and Frable
Pa. and Lehigh Valley leaders react to US-Israel strikes on Iran
Pa. and Lehigh Valley leaders react to US-Israel strikes on Iran

Local News

Kevin Esterly, 52, who made national headlines in 201 when he flew to Mexico with a teen, now faces charges alleging he raped a girl at his home. (Courtesy Miami-Dade County Corrections Department)

Lehigh County dad who fled to Mexico with teen in 2018 loses bid to have sex assault case thrown out

A Lehigh County judge on Monday denied Kevin Esterly’s motion to have sexual assault charges against him thrown out, clearing the way for his jury trial to begin this week.

Sports

Whitehall’s Wilmont Kai, bottom, is hoping for a third shot at Bethlehem Catholic’s Keanu Dillard after losing for a second Saturday in a row at the Northeast Regional tournament. (Amy Shortell / The Morning Call)

Three new No. 1s in next-to-last Lehigh Valley-area wrestling rankings

Some changes after the regionals as field is set for PIAA tournament

Things to Do

Rod Stewart performs Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the PPL Center in Allentown. (Chris Knight/Special to The Morning Call)

From Rod Stewart to Sebastian Bach, here are the top acts performing in the Lehigh Valley in March

There's something for everyone this month in the Lehigh Valley.

Lehigh Valley Top Workplaces 2026 Awards Banquet | PHOTOS

Did you make our gallery? See photos from the Lehigh Valley Top Workplaces 2026 awards ceremony and banquet at SteelStacks.
Purim Celebration | PHOTOS
Major winter storm dumps more snow on Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS
The calm before the snow as winter storm hits Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS
Dieruff High School students walkout to protest ICE | PHOTOS
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Opinion

The Tamaqua Area Middle School art club is painting Schuylkill County’s America250PA Liberty Bell recreation, pictured Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. (MATTHEW PERSCHALL/MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)

Faith & Values: America’s 250th anniversary an opportunity to reflect on democracy, faith

The Lehigh Valley is asked to participate in Faith250, which invites people of various faith...

Crime and Public Safety

Allentown police investigate a shooting Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, on Hanover Avenue in Allentown. Police said three people were shot, one fatally, after a fight. (Chris Dornblaser / The Morning Call)

Shooting at Allentown restaurant that killed man, injured 2 others was justified, DA says

A man who shot three people, killing one of them, late last year in an...

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Business

FILE – Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London, Dec. 11, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool, File)

Trump expects his Fed pick and AI to deliver a replay of the ’90s boom. Economists have doubts

Many economists are skeptical of Trump's policies.

Pennsylvania News

Basketball scores

Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Saturday, Feb. 28

High school basketball scores from across the state

National News

wo guards stand their posts at the cases containing the United States Constitution.

Major historical documents start journey across US as part of nation’s 250th anniversary celebration

They will be put on display for free at local museums.

Allentown

Allentown Council member Ce-Ce Gerlach talks on Election day, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, outside a polling place at Dieruff High School in the city.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Allentown City Council member Ce-Ce Gerlach endorsed by Josh Siegel, progressive groups in Pa. House bid

Allentown City Council member Ce-Ce Gerlach has received a series of high-profile endorsements in her...

Bethlehem Area

The wife of Philadelphia Eagles and Hall of Fame linebacker and center Chuck Bednarik, Emma Bednarik watches as her husband Bethlehem native and Eagles Hall of Famer Chuck Bednarik had a plaque dedicated to him at Liberty High School in 2013. She died this week. (Donna Fisher/The Morning Call)

Emma Bednarik, wife of Eagles legend Chuck Bednarik, dies at 101

Emma Bednarik, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles legend Chuck Bednarik for 67 years until his...