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After weekend in New Jersey, Trump again passes through Lehigh Valley airport and speaks to reporters before Air Force One departs [Video]

August 3, 2025 at 11:58 pm

After weekend in New Jersey, Trump again passes through Lehigh Valley airport and speaks to reporters before Air Force One departs [Video]

After spending the weekend in New Jersey, President Donald Trump again passed through the Lehigh Valley on Sunday evening, speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One.

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to speak with...

President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to speak with reporters at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, near Allentown. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

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President Donald Trump walks from Marine One to speak with reporters at Lehigh Valley International Airport, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, near Allentown. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

Faces in the crowd Sunday, Aug. , 2025, at Musikfest in Bethlehem. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Musikfest 2025 on Sunday, Aug. 3 | PHOTOS

A deal between PPL Corp. and Blackstone will invest several billion dollars to provide energy to several proposed AI data centers in Pennsylvania. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News/TNS)

Why PPL Corp. could be the ‘big winner’ in deal to boost power for AI, data centers

People march Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade in Allentown. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade | PHOTOS

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Lehigh Valley food safety report: Moldy cake, bread; old, warm milk; mouse droppings; roaches

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Motorcyclist killed in Interstate 78 crash in Lehigh County; highway is open again [Updated]
Motorcyclist killed in Interstate 78 crash in Lehigh County; highway is open again [Updated]
Musikfest 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 2 | PHOTOS
Musikfest 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 2 | PHOTOS
Motorcyclist dead in Allentown crash
Motorcyclist dead in Allentown crash
Retail Watch: Historic Bethlehem mansion to reopen restaurant with new name, concept
Retail Watch: Historic Bethlehem mansion to reopen restaurant with new name, concept
Historic Lehigh Valley tavern to temporarily close following sale
Historic Lehigh Valley tavern to temporarily close following sale
A parking spot for a popular path is closed. A dispute between a developer and Lehigh Valley township is the reason
A parking spot for a popular path is closed. A dispute between a developer and Lehigh Valley township is the reason
After weekend in New Jersey, Trump again passes through Lehigh Valley airport and speaks to reporters before Air Force One departs [Video]
After weekend in New Jersey, Trump again passes through Lehigh Valley airport and speaks to reporters before Air Force One departs [Video]
Small earthquake in New Jersey shakes the New York City region
Small earthquake in New Jersey shakes the New York City region
Last Sonic drive-in location in Lehigh Valley closes
Last Sonic drive-in location in Lehigh Valley closes
Musikfest 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1 | PHOTOS
Musikfest 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1 | PHOTOS

Local News

Area playground members participate in the flag drill Monday, July 31, 2023, during the 109th Romper Day celebration at J. Birney Crum Football Stadium in Allentown. Hundreds of kids involved in Allentown summer camps, participated in various sports events, dance exercises. (Rick Kintzel/The Morning Call)

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Former Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena (2) has received positive reviews since he arrived at Penn State. (Adrian Kraus – The Associated Press)

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Trebor Pena, Kyron Hudson and Devonte Ross are described as fantastic and awesome

Things to Do

People enjoy foods, sounds and the sights Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, during Musikfest on North side Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

The ultimate Musikfest 2025 guide: Lineup, food, parking and more

From how to get there to who to see, here's your guide to Musikfest 2025.

Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade | PHOTOS

The 2025 Lehigh Valley Puerto Rican Day Parade was held in Allentown on Sunday. See photos.
Musikfest 2025 on Saturday, Aug. 2 | PHOTOS
The Avett Brothers perform at Musikfest | PHOTOS
Musikfest 2025 on Friday, Aug. 1 | PHOTOS
Riley Green plays a sold-out concert at Musikfest | PHOTOS
Air Force One with Trump aboard lands at Lehigh Valley airport | PHOTOS
62nd annual Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie Memorial Park | PHOTOS

Opinion

Margarita Gonzalez Hernandez and the author, Fred P. Rooney.
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Crime and Public Safety

The Pennsylvania state capitol building in Harrisburg. (BILL RETTEW/MEDIANEWS GROUP)

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Business

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Survey: Inflation less impactful this year; still, nearly 1 in 3 back-to-school shoppers are making changes to save

30% percent of shoppers say they’re changing how they shop due to inflation.

Pennsylvania News

The Empire State Building, center, in New York City, is seen Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, 2023. (J. David Ake/AP)

Small earthquake in New Jersey shakes the New York City region

A small earthquake in New Jersey rattled the New York City metropolitan area Saturday night.

National News

Laurence Powell, left, and Stacey Koon, two of the four policemen on trial for violating the federal civil rights of motorist Rodney King, talks as they walk in a hallway at the federal courthouse in Los Angeles during lunch break on Monday, March 22, 1993. A defense expert witness. Sgt. Charles Duke, declared that officers expect to injure suspects when they strike with a baton. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

Today in History: August 4, LAPD officers sentenced in Rodney King case

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Allentown

City Center Group President J.B. Reilly and Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk along with other local dignitaries raise shovels Tuesday, July 29, 2025, during a groundbreaking celebration to mark the official start of construction of the Standard, City Center Group’s 15th residential building in downtown Allentown. The Standard will be a four-story, 196,498-square-foot building with 257 residential units on Sixth Street between Linden and Turner streets, on the former site of The Morning Call office. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Construction starts on The Standard, the latest downtown Allentown complex | PHOTOS

Photos: Construction starts on The Standard, downtown Allentown's latest apartment complex.

Bethlehem Area

People enjoy food, sounds and the sights Thursday, July 31, 2025, during Musikfest’s preview night in Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Musikfest 2025 preview night in Bethlehem | PHOTOS

Musikfest 2025 preview night was held in Bethlehem on Thursday. See photos.