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Lehigh Valley serial killer Harvey Robinson’s execution formally stayed by Gov. Josh Shapiro amid Pa. death penalty moratorium

The execution of Lehigh Valley serial killer Harvey Robinson has been formally stayed amid an ongoing death penalty moratorium imposed by Pennsylvania governors.

Convicted serial killer Harvey Robinson arrives at the Old Lehigh County Courthouse under control of Lehigh County sheriff’s deputies on Monday, Dec. 20, 2010. (Harry Fisher/The Morning Call)

A screen capture from video shows suspects Yunior Peralta-Quintan and Miguel Angel Ovalles Ubri on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, during a shootout on North Seventh Street in Allentown, near the city’s Dominican Festival. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

2nd man sentenced in 2024 shootout near Dominican Festival after pleading guilty

Ana Tiburcio, a candidate running for Allentown school board, is seen on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Allentown.

Opponents drop legal challenge against Ana Tiburcio candidacy, allowing her to run for full 2-year term in May

People march toward downtown Bethlehem during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Rose Garden in Bethlehem. The rally, one of several in the Lehigh Valley, was part of the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations coinciding with President Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

‘No Kings’ protests planned this weekend around Lehigh Valley. When and where

Brantley Meleta, 3, of Coplay, with mom Nicole peering over, sits on the Easter Bunny’s lap during Hellertown Historical Society’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Dimmick Park in Hellertown. Hundreds of children showed up for fun and prizes and a chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Here’s where to eat for Easter in and near the Lehigh Valley

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Baby goats eat and play together Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Flint Hill Farm and Flint Hill Farm Agricultural Education Center in Upper Saucon Township during a celebration of National Agriculture Day, which is dedicated to recognizing the farmers, animals, and everyday work that brings food to tables. The farm offers whole raw Jersey cow milk, yogurt, ice cream, eggs, bread and other items. The farm store is open seven days a week. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Celebration of National Agriculture Day at Flint Hill Farm | PHOTOS

Celebration of National Agriculture Day at Flint Hill Farm and Flint Hill Farm Agricultural Education Center

Sports

Penn State football coach Matt Campbell: “We certainly do have a lot of guys who won’t do live reps this spring.” (Rich Scarcella–Reading Eagle)

Penn State’s Matt Campbell begins spring football practice at square one because of injuries

Nittany Lions coaches emphasize doing things slow and right rather than fast and wrong

Burning Witches is currently touring the U.S., and we had a chance to speak with founding member/guitarist Romana Kalkuhl about the band’s inspiration, line-up changes, latest album “Inquisition” and more.

Celebration of National Agriculture Day at Flint Hill Farm | PHOTOS

Celebration of National Agriculture Day at Flint Hill Farm and Flint Hill Farm Agricultural Education Center
Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 | PHOTOS
Fatal 7-vehicle crash on Center Valley Parkway | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Tattoo Convention | PHOTOS
Fill the Bus at Lehigh Valley International Airport to help TSA agents | PHOTOS
State Sen. Nick Miller discuses cybersecurity in Allentown | PHOTOS
2026 Lehigh Valley Auto Show | PHOTOS

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

Finding peace in the midst of current events is not about withdrawing from the world...

Crime and Public Safety

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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OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora, the viral AI video app that sparked deepfake concerns

OpenAI said it was “saying goodbye to the Sora app."

Pennsylvania News

People are reflected in a window of a hotel at the Davos Promenade in Davos, Switzerland, in 2024. Artificial intelligence is supercharging the threat of election disinformation worldwide, making it easy for anyone to create fake — but convincing — content aimed at fooling voters. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

How is AI being used in Pa. elections? Shapiro parodies and chatbot phone banks

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National News

The body of a miner is brought up from the Centralia Coal Co. No. 5 mine at Centralia, Ill., before it was placed in a waiting ambulance to be taken to a temporary morgue, March 26, 1947. (AP Photo/Harry L. Hall)

Today in History: March 25, coal dust explosion kills 111 miners

A coal dust explosion inside the Centralia Coal Co. Mine No. 5 in Washington County,...

Allentown

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

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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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