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How 2026 primary election for Allentown Pa. House seat is exposing a rift in Democratic Party

A heated Democratic primary in the heart of Allentown is exposing a divide between Democratic party leaders and the party’s more progressive wing.

Ana Tiburcio, left, and Ce-Ce Gerlach are running in the May 19 Democratic primary for the 22nd state House District seat representing parts of Allentown and Salisbury Township. (Staff and contributed)

Parkland High School held its prom Friday, May 2, 2026, at Steel Stacks in Bethlehem. Students and their guests arrive to the big night.

Parkland High School Prom | PHOTOS

Whitehall High School students and their guests arrive for prom Saturday, May 2, 2026, at The Palace Center in Allentown. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Whitehall High School Prom | PHOTOS

Sen. John Fetterman speaks at the Penn Ag Democrats Luncheon on Jan. 4, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. (Tyger Williams/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Bill White: John Fetterman could learn something from Charlie Dent

HiJinx Brewing Co. owner Curt Keck pours a beer from tap Monday, April 27, 2026, in the brewery’s new home in the former Tatamy Fire Company social hall in Tatamy. After hosting brief preview days in April, HiJinx will be fully open starting May 1 at the site after its Allentown location closed in December. In addition to beer, the new site will offer space for banquets and private events, outdoor space for patrons, improved parking and activities like cornhole. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

Retail Watch: This brewery is back in the Lehigh Valley after Allentown location closure

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Parkland High School Prom | PHOTOS
Parkland High School Prom | PHOTOS
Whitehall High School Prom | PHOTOS
Whitehall High School Prom | PHOTOS
Retail Watch: This brewery is back in the Lehigh Valley after Allentown location closure
Retail Watch: This brewery is back in the Lehigh Valley after Allentown location closure
Bangor Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Bangor Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Palmerton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Palmerton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Saucon Valley High School Prom | PHOTOS
Saucon Valley High School Prom | PHOTOS
The Beach Boys to kick of summer concert series in Quakertown
The Beach Boys to kick of summer concert series in Quakertown
The Allentown Housing Authority is listing homes for sale below market value. Here is what to know.
The Allentown Housing Authority is listing homes for sale below market value. Here is what to know.
Coroner identifies man, woman killed in Monroe County murder-suicide
Coroner identifies man, woman killed in Monroe County murder-suicide
Former Downtown Allentown Market restaurant reopens at new spot
Former Downtown Allentown Market restaurant reopens at new spot

Local News

Blue sky with white clouds on a sunny day

Warm weather is returning to Lehigh Valley, but when will the rain come back?

Monday and Tuesday will not only be sunny, temperatures will rise into the 70s with the possibility of passing 80 degrees. Then comes the rain.

Sports

Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid celebrates following his team’s victory over the Boston Celtics after the Game 7 in a first-round NBA basketball playoffs series, Saturday, May 2, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Jim Davis)

Embiid, Maxey lead 76ers to Game 7 victory over Celtics

The 76ers came back from a 3-1 deficit to beat the Celtics in seven games.

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 charity softball

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

5th annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game at Coca-Cola Park | PHOTOS

Fans and superstar athletes alike enjoyed the 5th annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. See photos.
Parkland High School Prom | PHOTOS
Whitehall High School Prom | PHOTOS
Bangor Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Palmerton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Saucon Valley High School Prom | PHOTOS
Iconic Dixie Cup comes down from Lehigh Valley factory | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Opinion

The Rev. Becky Beckwith discovered this plastic Jesus figure during a recent visit to the Allentown Farmers Market. (Courtesy Rev. Becky Beckwith)

Faith & Values: Finding Jesus in unexpected places

During Lent, it became clear that no matter what we mere humans do or don’t...

Crime and Public Safety

A judge’s gavel rests on a book of law. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Jury convicts Bethlehem man who tried to meet boy for sex

A Bethlehem man was found guilty of numerous crimes for attempting to have sex with...

Best Reviews

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Sonos Port Vs Sonos Amp

Sonos Port and Amp gadgets are excellent for wireless streaming, but you must know a...

Business

Spotify adds verification badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Due to the millions of artists on Spotify, not every badge will appear immediately.

Pennsylvania News

Gov. Josh Shapiro, left, and PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity. (Commonwealth Media Services via Spotlight PA)

Where Garrity and Shapiro stand on broadband, federal cuts, and other key rural issues

From broadband delays to strained health services, Pennsylvania’s governor’s race could shape the future of...

National News

**FILE** “Gone With the Wind” author Margaret Mitchell is shown in this 1937 photo . A batch of purported business correspondence belonging to Mitchell is now the prize in a legal battle.(AP Photo/File)

Today in History: May 3, ‘Gone with the Wind’ author wins Pulitzer Prize

Margaret Mitchell won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel, “Gone with the Wind.”

Allentown

Jalen Hurts takes his turn at bat Saturday, May 2, 2026, during the 5th Annual DeVonta Smith’s Celebrity Softball Game at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

5th annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game at Coca-Cola Park | PHOTOS

Fans and superstar athletes alike enjoyed the 5th annual DeVonta Smith Celebrity Softball Game on...

Bethlehem Area

LANTA’s director of planning and scheduling AJ Knee speaks during a public hearing hosted by LANTA on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Bethlehem concerning upcoming service changes. The transit agency is proposing changes on 24 routes, including cutbacks on frequency of service. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Before cutting back on service, LANTA hears appeals from its riders

Changes are being proposed on 24 routes, which may have cutbacks on frequency of service....