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War Stories in Their Own Words: ‘It seemed we were walking down a canyon of death’

War stories in their own words: Horace F. Rehrig recalls when his ship was attacked by kamikaze pilots during World War II.

Horace F. Rehrig a World War II Navy veteran, served on the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga in the South Pacific during WWII. One day in January 1945, two kamikaze planes crashed into the carrier. Rehrig — 82 when this photo was taken April 11, 2007 — was on the flight deck. (CESAR L. LAURE/The Morning Call)

Employees work in the control room at PJM Interconnection near Valley Forge, Montgomery County. (Courtesy of PJM Interconnection)

Regional electric grid operators are talking affordability. How Lehigh Valley utility customers could benefit

Northwestern Lehigh High School held its 2026 prom Sunday, May 24, at Olde Homestead Golf Course’s Carriage House in New Tripoli. Students and their guests arrive to the big night. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

Northwestern Lehigh High School Prom | PHOTOS

Lehigh County Commissioner Zach Cole-Borghi. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Confidential informants play key role in drug cases, including against Lehigh County commissioner

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Lehigh County man, 27, found dead in pond

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Northampton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Northampton Area High School Prom | PHOTOS
Lehigh County man, 27, found dead in pond
Lehigh County man, 27, found dead in pond
Northwestern Lehigh High School Prom | PHOTOS
Northwestern Lehigh High School Prom | PHOTOS
Confidential informants play key role in drug cases, including against Lehigh County commissioner
Confidential informants play key role in drug cases, including against Lehigh County commissioner
New restaurant to replace the former Ayat in Allentown
New restaurant to replace the former Ayat in Allentown
Retail Watch: Enjoy Mexican street food at this new Lehigh Valley restaurant
Retail Watch: Enjoy Mexican street food at this new Lehigh Valley restaurant
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Prom | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Prom | PHOTOS
Building fire temporarily closes historic restaurant in the Lehigh Valley
Building fire temporarily closes historic restaurant in the Lehigh Valley
Freedom High School Prom 2026 | PHOTOS
Freedom High School Prom 2026 | PHOTOS

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Lehigh Valley food safety inspection reports

Lehigh Valley food safety report: Live ants, dead mice, expired food, rotting produce, dirty equipment, broken fridge

Here's the latest batch of food safety inspection results from around the Lehigh Valley.

Sports

Palisades’ foursome of Silas Day, Ashton Fitzgerald, Greyson George and Lincoln Cook teamed to win the Class 2A boys 400-meter relay at Saturday’s PIAA Track & Field Championships at Shippensburg University’s Seth Grove Stadium. (Photo courtesy of Tom Housenick)

Palisades boys 400 relay team’s state title two years in the making

Palisades boys 400 relay team's state title two years in the making at PIAA Track & Field Championships. Lincoln Cook, who anchored the golden foursome, also finished second in the Class 2A boys 100.

Things to Do

Patrick, 7, bounces on a jumper ride Saturday, May 24, 2025, during Mayfair at Cedar Crest College in Allentown. The festival of the arts continues until Sunday evening with a 9 pm drone show. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Things to do in the Lehigh Valley this weekend: Ringling Bros. at the PPL Center, ballet in Bethlehem and Mayfair Festival returns

Enjoy the long weekend at one of these events in the Lehigh Valley.

Freedom High School Prom 2026 | PHOTOS

Check out photos from the Freedom High School prom as students dress up for the big night.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Prom | PHOTOS
Freddy Awards 2026 at State Theatre in Easton | PHOTOS
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History of African American dance | PHOTOS
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Best of Lehigh Valley proms 2026 Part 1 | PHOTOS

Opinion

Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in “Michael,” which had a massive opening weekend. (Lionsgate/TNS)

Faith & Values: We are God’s spirit

he recently released biopic production about Michael Jackson has a scene where Michael is sitting...

Crime and Public Safety

Emergency responders are pictured after an explosion and fire at a shipyard on Richmond Terrace between Lockman and Andros Aves. on Staten Island on Friday, May 22, 2026. (Rose Abuin / New York Daily News)

1 dead, 36 injured after 'major explosion' rocks Staten Island shipyard

The blaze ignited in the basement of a metal building in Mariners Harbor around 3:30...

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Best Foot Peels

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Business

The Iron Mule restaurant and bar has temporarily closed due to a building fire in the Lehigh Valley. (Addison George/Special to The Morning Call)

Building fire temporarily closes historic restaurant in the Lehigh Valley

The Iron Mule restaurant and bar has temporarily closed due to a building fire in...

Pennsylvania News

Gov. Josh Shapiro, left, and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity. (Commonwealth Media Services)

Stacy Garrity and Josh Shapiro’s quiet primary for Pennsylvania governor is over

Incumbent Shapiro and Republican Garrity were both uncontested in the primary, which allowed them both...

National News

Theater goers waiting in lines here on June 7, 1977 at Avco Center Theater in Los Angeles to see the smash-hit movie, “Star Wars,” which has seats sold out for every performance and has grossed $5.2 million since it opened 12 days ago. The special effects that are fantastic and appealing. (AP Photo)

Today in History: May 25, ‘Star Wars’ released

“Star Wars” was released by 20th Century Fox; it would become the highest-grossing film in...

Allentown

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts held its 2026 prom Friday, May 22, at the Americus Hotel in Allentown. Students and their guest arrive to the big night. (David Garrett/Special to The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts Prom | PHOTOS

Check out photos from the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts prom as...

Bethlehem Area

Traffic is backed up Thursday, April 23, 2026, at the Hill to Hill Bridge on Route 378 in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Improvements coming soon to Bethlehem’s Hill to Hill Bridge. Find out when work will start, how long it will last

The new Hill to Hill span will look like the current bridge and carry northbound...