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Pa. House special election results: Democrat Ana Tiburcio wins 22nd district state House seat

February 25, 2026 at 10:37 am

One of the Lehigh Valley’s largest municipalities just passed a law setting limits on data centers

Without an ordinance, the township could be open to the desires of the developer, with little oversight over issues such as location, noise, water use or traffic.

An Amazon Web Services data center is situated near single-family homes in Stone Ridge, Va. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images/TNS)

Quakertown Police Department (Bucks County Courier Times)

Court documents reveal details of clash between Quakertown police, students

Snow falls in Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Riegelsville. The Lehigh Valley escaped the brunt of the winter storm, with areas reporting between just 3 and 6 inches as of midnight. A few more inches were expected to fall before the storm fully leaves the region Monday morning. (Jane Therese/Special to The Morning Call)

The Lehigh Valley got a dusting of snow Wednesday. Will we get more soon?

Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel speaks about his Transition Team Report on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, at the Lehigh County Government Center in Allentown. The report provides strategic guidance and solutions to help shape the next phase of his administration’s work on behalf of Lehigh County residents. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Lehigh County executive, commissioner butt heads over budget changes, new hires

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address.

Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’

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Popular Lehigh Valley restaurant closes indefinitely following owner’s death
Popular Lehigh Valley restaurant closes indefinitely following owner’s death
Pa. House special election results: Democrat Ana Tiburcio wins 22nd district state House seat
Pa. House special election results: Democrat Ana Tiburcio wins 22nd district state House seat
2 men who died in Northampton County crash are identified [Updated]
2 men who died in Northampton County crash are identified [Updated]
Longtime Lehigh Valley borough worker who died in crash was on way to clear roads during snowstorm, mayor says: ‘One of the best’
Longtime Lehigh Valley borough worker who died in crash was on way to clear roads during snowstorm, mayor says: ‘One of the best’
Route 512 reopens at Route 22 in Northampton County after steel object gets stuck underneath overpass [Updated]
Route 512 reopens at Route 22 in Northampton County after steel object gets stuck underneath overpass [Updated]
What to know about Tuesday’s Pa. House special election in Lehigh County, which could sway control of chamber
What to know about Tuesday’s Pa. House special election in Lehigh County, which could sway control of chamber
Poconos man who ‘needed to kill the spiders’ sets fire to his house that spread to 3 others, police say
Poconos man who ‘needed to kill the spiders’ sets fire to his house that spread to 3 others, police say
What we know about Quakertown ICE protests that led to clash between police and students [updated]
What we know about Quakertown ICE protests that led to clash between police and students [updated]
Why Lehigh Valley snow totals from winter storm were less than expected, and what’s coming this week
Why Lehigh Valley snow totals from winter storm were less than expected, and what’s coming this week
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Chemicals stored with produce, rodent harborage, smoke damage
Lehigh Valley food safety report: Chemicals stored with produce, rodent harborage, smoke damage

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Plan to allow industrial development on Northampton County farmland near school gets thumbs-down

The petitioner wants to rezone the 41-acre section from rural agricultural to north east business to allow for industrial development.

Sports

Emmaus’ Gabby DeVita. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

District 11 6A girls basketball: Emmaus outlasts Parkland to reach first title game since 2007

Senior Gabby DeVita and sophomore Gracie Ervin lead Green Hornets to 47-44 win over Trojans

Things to Do

The popular marketplace at the Philadelphia Flower Show will bring a taste of spring home. (Photo by Becca Mathias)

Philadelphia Flower Show will be perfect respite for the winter-weary

The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening," comes at the right time after the cold, icy winter.

Opinion

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Faith & Values: Placing your trust in God

Trust is a powerful word that reflects positivity and security. But what is it really?

Crime and Public Safety

Matthew Pysher, 18, of Bangor, is charged with travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Central District of California. Pysher is accused of grooming a 13-year-old and encouraging her to harm herself, and luring her to a Los Angeles motel.

Lehigh Valley man groomed girl for sexual acts and self-harm, lured her to LA motel, feds say

A Lehigh Valley man groomed a 13-year-old girl and encouraged her to harm herself, resulting...

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Pennsylvania News

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Pennsylvania high school basketball scores from Monday, Feb. 23

High school basketball scores from across the state

National News

NASA's moon rocket sits on the pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs

The slow-motion trek at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center was expected to take all day.

Allentown

Democrat Ana Tiburcio, left, and Republican Robert Smith Jr. are candidates in the Feb. 24, 2026, special election in the 22nd state House district, representing parts of Allentown and Salisbury Township. (Staff and contributed photos)

What to know about Tuesday’s Pa. House special election in Lehigh County, which could sway control of chamber

Two candidates are facing off Tuesday in a highly consequential Pa. state House special election...

Bethlehem Area

Jack Silva, superintendent of schools, speaks as Bethlehem Area School District officials host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fountain Hill Elementary School on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Bethlehem. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Area School District superintendent to retire after 40 years in public education

Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Jack Silva will retire at the end of the school...