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Lehigh County mom charged in 2-month-old’s death; DA says she took drugs, rolled over on baby while co-sleeping

Police say the mother was warned of the dangers of co-sleeping with her infant daughter, and had taken drugs that made her drowsy.

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A Bethlehem police cruiser. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

Man, 80, dies after being hit by vehicle in Bethlehem

The Lehigh Valley has gone from one of the cheaper places in Pennsylvania to fill your tank to one of the most expensive.

The Lehigh Valley is now one of most expensive places in the state to get gas, as average price tops $3.80 a gallon

Planned Parenthood Keystone President and CEO Melissa Reed speaks Thursday, March 20, 2025, during a People’s Town Hall hosted by state and Lehigh County Democrats at Cathedral Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. The event was part of the national Democratic Party’s push targeting Republicans in competitive districts. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Planned Parenthood no longer accepting Medicaid patients in most cases. What that means for Lehigh Valley patients

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Quakertown student protester to have charges dismissed in police clash, attorney says

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Pair of Lehigh Valley restaurants closed after wind from storm blows off roof; GoFundMe started
Pair of Lehigh Valley restaurants closed after wind from storm blows off roof; GoFundMe started
Allentown Toy Factory building could finally get new life as authority looks to redevelop it
Allentown Toy Factory building could finally get new life as authority looks to redevelop it
Petition challenges filed against 2 Lehigh Valley candidates for state office
Petition challenges filed against 2 Lehigh Valley candidates for state office
How did the Lehigh Valley land the Eli Lilly deal? Company executive offers insight
How did the Lehigh Valley land the Eli Lilly deal? Company executive offers insight
Bullets found on Parkland High School grounds, families notified
Bullets found on Parkland High School grounds, families notified
Parkland School Board members skeptical of tax break for Eli Lilly
Parkland School Board members skeptical of tax break for Eli Lilly
Prairie View A&M knocks out Lehigh in March Madness First Four
Prairie View A&M knocks out Lehigh in March Madness First Four
Storm damage around Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS
Storm damage around Lehigh Valley | PHOTOS
‘I just can’t believe it:’ Lehigh Valley residents react with shock to storm damage as cleanup begins
‘I just can’t believe it:’ Lehigh Valley residents react with shock to storm damage as cleanup begins
Lehigh County mom charged in 2-month-old’s death; DA says she took drugs, rolled over on baby while co-sleeping
Lehigh County mom charged in 2-month-old’s death; DA says she took drugs, rolled over on baby while co-sleeping

Local News

People look at luxury vehicles Wednesday, March 18, 2026, during Lehigh Valley Auto Show 2026 at Lehigh University’s Goodman Campus in Bethlehem. The show features more than 400 vehicles from 66 different brands and runs Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

2026 Lehigh Valley Auto Show | PHOTOS

2026 Lehigh Valley Auto Show

Sports

Freedom High School divers Cody Smith, left, and Hayden Taylor, both seniors, each won 3A state diving titles last week at Bucknell. (Photo courtesy of Michael Blouse)

Diving into success: Pair of Freedom seniors pushed each other to PIAA championships

Cody Smith and Hayden Taylor have a friendly rivalry, and pushed each to the top of PIAA diving

Things to Do

The Large Flower Heads plays 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)

From art exhibits to concerts and more, a preview of spring art events in the Lehigh Valley

There's plenty to do in and around the Lehigh Valley this spring.

Opinion

The west entrance to the Pennsylvania State Capitol at Third and State streets in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 3, 2026. (Tom Gralish/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS)

Opinion: Pitchers don’t call their own strikes. Public notices require same independence

Opinion: Newspapers' role is to inform the public and create an independent record of government...

Crime and Public Safety

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Police investigating after man shot in face in Northampton County

A 25-year-old was shot in the face Monday afternoon in Forks Township, according to police.

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Business

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The new way life insurers are fact-checking your application

You can do a self-audit before you apply.

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PIAA

PIAA boys and girls basketball championship games schedule

Championship games start Thursday afternoon and end Saturday night in Hershey

National News

FILE – In this March 19, 2003, file photo, President George W. Bush, seen in this image from television, addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Under Bush, the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 and toppled Saddam Hussein. Bush’s successor, President Barack Obama, pulled U.S. troops out of Iraq in 2011 after failing to reach an agreement with Baghdad to leave a residual U.S. force behind. (AP Photo/via APTN)

Today in History: March 19, Bush announces Iraq invasion

President George W. Bush announced in a televised address that coalition forces had begun an...

Allentown

Storm damage from Monday night’s strong winds is seen Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in an alleyway between Devonshire Road and South 12th Street in Allentown. Storms blew off roofs and downed trees and power lines around the Lehigh Valley, leaving thousands without electricity. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

‘I just can’t believe it:’ Lehigh Valley residents react with shock to storm damage as cleanup begins

Besides south Allentown, significant storm damage was reported in Lower Milford Township, Upper Saucon Township...

Bethlehem Area

Samantha Harrison and son Bodey Price, 3, both of Bethlehem enjoy the festivities Saturday, March 14, 2026, during the 16th annual Parade of Shamrocks in downtown Bethlehem. The parade was presented by the Celtic Cultural Alliance and Historic Hotel Bethlehem. The St. Patrick’s Day celebration featured pipe bands, school marching bands and community groups, starting on Broad Street and ending under the Hill-To-Hill Bridge. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem gets in St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Parade of Shamrocks | PHOTOS

Bethlehem kicked off the St. Patrick's Day weekend with the 16th annual Parade of Shamrocks...