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As skill game deadline approaches, Lehigh Valley convenience store owners question what can replace them

Store owners said skill games keep their businesses going.

Attendees gather in support of skill games Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at the state capitol in Harrisburg. (Photo courtesy of Sumeet Singh)

Lehigh County employees Janet Reilly and Andrea Lerner demonstrate how ballots are opened and sorted Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, during the county voter registration office’s first open house, at the government center in Allentown. The open house gave the public a look at where mail-in ballots are opened, processed and counted and the tabulation equipment used during elections, and learn more about how the equipment operates and how the election process comes together. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A first-of-its-kind look behind the scenes at how Lehigh County opens, processed and counts mail-in ballots

A voting sign stands outside a polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Allentown Public Library. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

These are the 5 Lehigh Valley political races to watch — they could determine who controls the state House, Senate

Leaves display bright colors as fall foliage starts to appear Wednesday, Oct, 12, 2022, at Trexler Memorial Park in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Foliage in Pa.: Here’s where fall color is reaching its peak

La Salle football head coach Brett Gordon talks to the Explorers after their 24-14 win over St. Joseph’s Prep in the Philadelphia Catholic League Class 6A final on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Villanova Stadium. (Mike Cabrey/MediaNews Group)

Lehigh Valley high school football: Week 7 EPC predictions and a look at a matchup of PIAA powers in Easton

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LVHN to remain in-network with Capital Blue Cross after contract extension; talks stalled with other insurers

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These four Lehigh Valley establishments accused of liquor law violations

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After state citations, Gracedale taking in fewer patients, working toward improvements, leaders say

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Election 2026: In 137th, Democratic County Council member Warren seeks to unseat Republican incumbent Emrick

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Def Leppard, with Goo Goo Dolls, to open 2027 tour in the Lehigh Valley

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Lehigh Valley and Pa. guide to 2026 election: Key dates, how to vote and what to know about on-demand voting

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LVHN to remain in-network with Capital Blue Cross after contract extension; talks stalled with other insurers
LVHN to remain in-network with Capital Blue Cross after contract extension; talks stalled with other insurers
Def Leppard, with Goo Goo Dolls, to open 2027 tour in the Lehigh Valley
Def Leppard, with Goo Goo Dolls, to open 2027 tour in the Lehigh Valley
Pa.’s only governor debate spotlights voter ID, gas prices, healthcare and Donald Trump
Pa.’s only governor debate spotlights voter ID, gas prices, healthcare and Donald Trump
Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Harvest Fest, Restaurant Week and Trunk or Treat
Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Harvest Fest, Restaurant Week and Trunk or Treat
After state citations, Gracedale taking in fewer patients, working toward improvements, leaders say
After state citations, Gracedale taking in fewer patients, working toward improvements, leaders say
Popular Bucks County market is closing after 160 years
Popular Bucks County market is closing after 160 years
Patient dies by suicide after ‘insurance issue’ delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups
Patient dies by suicide after ‘insurance issue’ delayed medicine for lung disease flare-ups
Lehigh Valley football: Southern Lehigh’s cohesive group in trenches, plus Colonial Schuylkill Week 7 picks
Lehigh Valley football: Southern Lehigh’s cohesive group in trenches, plus Colonial Schuylkill Week 7 picks
Election 2026 guide: What to know about 7th District race for Congress
Election 2026 guide: What to know about 7th District race for Congress
Lehigh Valley high school football: Week 7 EPC predictions and a look at a matchup of PIAA powers in Easton
Lehigh Valley high school football: Week 7 EPC predictions and a look at a matchup of PIAA powers in Easton

Sports

Nazareth’s Cooper Madson rolls out to his left against Freedom on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at Nazareth High School. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

EPC football stat leaders: Nazareth’s Cooper Madson is the latest in a long line of Blue Eagles to shine at QB

Nazareth junior Cooper Madson is the latest in a long of outstanding Blue Eagles quarterbacks

District 11 girls tennis: Allentown Central Catholic’s Madelyn Groff wins 2A title; adds to her family’s legacy
District 11 girls tennis: How Emmaus’ Zoe Santana dominated en route to the 3A singles title
Lehigh Valley football: Southern Lehigh’s cohesive group in trenches, plus Colonial Schuylkill Week 7 picks

Things to Do

The historic Claussville one-room schoolhouse will be open for tours on Saturday. (Cesar L. Laure/ The Morning Call)

Things to do this weekend in Lehigh Valley: Harvest Fest, Restaurant Week and Trunk or Treat

Whether you're in the mood for Halloween fun, sampling new food and drinks or stepping back in time, this weekend has an event for you.

Your guide to Lehigh Valley Halloween parades
Lehigh Valley Ghost Guide: Haunted houses, corn mazes and more Halloween fun
From acoustic duo Rodrigo y Gabriela to shock rocker Alice Cooper, here are the top acts playing in the Lehigh Valley this month

Data center

Slate Belt Holdings, a partnership between Talen Energy and River Pointe Logistics, included this map of a proposed data center campus in Upper Mount Bethel Township in a filing sent to the township July 23, 2026 that challenged the municipality’s zoning ordinance and argued that data center development should be permitted. (Upper Mount Bethel Township)

Under pressure, Lehigh Valley township reconsiders developers’ role in data center regulation

Upper Mount Bethel supervisors sent a letter of support to developers of a proposed data center campus 17 months ago. Now, they’re preparing a legal defense against the developers’ challenge of the township’s zoning ordinance.

What’s it like living in the shadow of an AI data center? These New Jersey residents know
US to give PPL up to $71.5 million to boost grid, avoid AI-related blackouts
Planners raise questions about Allentown and Bethlehem data center proposals

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Students build guitars at Northampton Community College’s Fowler Campus | PHOTOS

NCC’s luthier certificate program teaches students how to build and repair stringed instruments with hands-on training in guitar construction, setup, finishing and repair.
District 11 girls tennis singles championships | PHOTOS
Octoberfest at SteelStacks in Bethlehem | PHOTOS
Kirkland Village residents welcome new art of historic Bethlehem | PHOTOS
Eagles & Friends Celebrity Pro-Am, Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic | PHOTOS
Celtic Classic in Bethlehem | PHOTOS
Nor’easter brings flooding to Jersey shore | PHOTOS

Palmerton vs. Pen Argyl in High School Football | PHOTOS
Faces in the crowd – Palmerton vs. Pen Argyl | PHOTOS
Executive Education football debuts new stadium atop parking deck vs. Palumbo Academy | PHOTOS
Pumpkin Season at Valley Fruits & Veggies | PHOTOS
Colonial League Golf Championships | PHOTOS

Opinion

Pennsylvania’s highest court broke a 2022 partisan deadlock over a new map of congressional districts. (Supreme Court Of Pennsylvania via AP)

Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie: Where I stand on democracy, gerrymandering and redistricting

Over the last year, with mid-decade redistricting and the ability to gerrymander more efficiently, we...

Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Bob Brooks: Where I stand on democracy, gerrymandering and redistricting
Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Ryan Mackenzie: Where I stand on immigration and ICE enforcement
Opinion by Pa. 7th District congressional candidate Bob Brooks: Where I stand on immigration and ICE enforcement

Local News

Hanover Elementary School exterior shot June 8, 2019. (Kristen Harrison/The Morning Call)

2 shot Thursday in Bethlehem, police say

Two people were injured in a shooting Thursday night in Bethlehem.

Route 143 to close for I-78 Lenhartsville Bridge replacement project
What’s open, what’s closed on Columbus Day in the Lehigh Valley
Talking Business with Becky Bradley: Now comes the hard part — building

Crime and Public Safety

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NJ man, 51, fatally hit by truck on I-80 in Monroe County

The 51-year-old New Jersey man was standing outside his vehicle on the shoulder of the...

Manager of Five Below in Bucks County charged with sex assault of employee
Lehigh Valley officials urge caution after fatal motorcycle crashes. ‘A sobering reminder’
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Business

Specialist Anthony Matesic works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

US futures are rising as crude prices retreat from recent gains

President Donald Trump said “productive discussions” are happening with Iran.

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Pennsylvania News

A voting sign is shown in Quakertown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith / For Spotlight PA)

Bucks County sheriff joins movement pledging not to interfere with elections

The pledge is aimed at combating “constitutional sheriffs” who believe they have supreme authority within...

Pennsylvania high school football scores from Thursday, Oct. 8
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National News

Hurricane Isaias intensified in the Gulf on Friday morning.

Hurricane Isaias becomes major Category 3 storm targeting Florida landfall

The storm grew to Category 3 with 120 mph winds and higher gusts.

The enduring popularity of Elvis Presley’s Graceland is a monument to his legacy
How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution
Meet the air traffic controller who flies himself to work

Allentown

Beverlyn Vazquez sits on the steps leading to her apartment Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, during Ripple Community Inc.’s housewarming party for 814 Gordon, its first organization-owned affordable housing building. The acquisition marks a new era for the Allentown community center and housing nonprofit, shifting its model from subsidizing apartments leased from local landlords to owning and preserving its own affordable housing. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Allentown nonprofit celebrates opening of new affordable apartments, where average rent is just $525 a month

The average rent at 814 Gordon St. is just $525 a month, well below market...

2 men killed, 2 charged in separate Allentown shootings; video and witnesses lead to quick arrests, DA says [Updated]
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