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ICE says Allentown grandfather Luis Leon was never taken into custody, calls family’s story a ‘hoax’
Homeland Security and ICE said Luis Leon of Allentown was not taken into custody at a Philadelphia immigration office nor deported to Guatemala, calling his family's story a "hoax."
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Lehigh County man accused of raping woman; claimed to be driving her home, DA says
Erik Contes, 42, is accused of raping a woman in June 2024, according to authorities.
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Phillies claim wild, walk-off win on catcher’s interference by Boston
Edmundo Sosa’s teammates on the Philadelphia Phillies mobbed him beyond first base after a 3-2, walk-off win over the Boston Red Sox on Monday night.
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How to beat the heat: Here are some of the best boating, kayaking spots in the Lehigh Valley region
Here are seven Lehigh Valley area spots where you can rent kayaks and canoes, or take your own for recreation.
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![World War II Navy veteran Eli Rauzon, 102, shares his story with his fellow residents Monday, July 21, 2025, at Country Meadows Retirement Community in Upper Macungie Township. Rauzon, who enlisted when he was 17, served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, and later with the Air Force. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-WWIIVeteranPresentation-02")
102-year-old WW II Navy veteran, who later served in the Air Force shares his story | PHOTOS
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![Rumbamena, which focuses on honoring Latin culture through dance, performs Sunday, July 20, 2025, during Viva La Fiesta at Dorney Park. Viva La Fiesta, a tribute to Caribbean and Latin American culture, runs July 19 to Aug. 17, featuring live performances by groups such as Rumbamena, Manteca Blue & The Latin Corner, and Steel Pan Jam; and tropical food and sweets. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-VivaLaFiesta011")
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![Construction work progresses Thursday, July 10, 2025, on a seven-story hotel on Easton’s Centre Square. Work began on the hotel, which will have 49 rooms and two restaurants, in 2024. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-EastonConstruction015")
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![Creating Crystals, a small homemade jewelry business owned by Crystal Achey of Bethlehem, attends the Bethlehem Vintage Market as a vendor Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the Bethlehem Rose Garden. The market is scheduled to return 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3, Sept. 14 and Oct. 12. (Oliver Lois Economidis/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-BethlehemVintageMarket008")
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![Prince Zimeray, 11, of Williams Township competes during the blueberry pie eating contest Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Blueberry Festival and Market to Go at Burnside Plantation in Bethlehem. This year’s Blueberry Festival returns July 19 and 20, 2025. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-BlueberryFestival-09")
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![People experience the Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley on Friday, July 18, 2025, during a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Easton Area Chamber of Commerce to mark the grand opening of the facility in Easton. Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley offers 3D holographic programs. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)]( "TMC-L-HologramZoo-06")
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![Anna Congdon and Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles pose for photographs on the Green Carpet during the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring ceremony at The Battery on July 18, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Caean Couto – Getty Images)]( "REG-Z-EaglesSBRingBarkleyFianceeCongdon")
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Opinion: The urgent case for protecting early childhood education
Opinion: Early childhood education is a powerful tool for promoting social mobility and economic stability
Crime and Public Safety
Fire engulfs house in Palmer Township
A fire was reported on William Penn Highway in Palmer Township on Sunday afternoon.
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Make mealtime fun with interactive feeders for cats
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UN says booming solar, wind and other green energy hits global tipping point for ever lower costs
However, officials warn the transition to renewable energy is not happening fast enough.
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DOJ requests for voter data from Pa., other swing states raise concerns among election law experts
The U.S. Department of Justice has unnerved some state election officials by issuing sweeping requests...
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Justice Department wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer confirmed Tuesday there were discussions with the government and says Maxwell will...
Allentown
Guatemala denies that Chilean green-card holder from Allentown was deported from US
The Guatemalan government on Sunday denied that U.S. authorities deported a Chilean man to the...
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Blueberry Festival in Bethlehem | PHOTOS
Photos: Bethlehem’s Burnside Plantation celebrates the 38th annual Blueberry Festival.