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America 250: Who read the Declaration of Independence in Easton? Historians question 1776 event
The July 8, 1776, reading of the Declaration of Independence in Easton is celebrated each year with great fanfare. But what if much of what we know about the reading is wrong?
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America 250: George Washington slept and sat here
Washington visited Berks several times both in fact and in legend.
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2026 Morning Call all-area baseball: Bangor’s Panczer is ambassador of the year
Bangor's Chayse Panczer is a standout in 3 sports, in the classroom and in the community
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From The Used to A Flock of Seagulls, here are the top acts playing in July in the Lehigh Valley
Beat the heat with these musical acts playing this month in the Lehigh Valley.
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Letters: Lehigh Valley residents reflect on America’s past, present and future on its 250th birthday
Letters: We asked our readers what the Declaration of Independence means to them and what...
Crime and Public Safety

Man charged in hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist on New Year’s Eve in Whitehall Township
A Whitehall Township man is charged in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist on...
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Rock your style with the best True Religion jeans
Starting out with high-end jeans, True Religion eventually added other apparel to its collection, while...
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Jeep Cherokee vs Subaru Forester: Edmunds sizes up hybrid SUVs
Both could be appealing if you’re interested in an SUV that can help you get...
Pennsylvania News

State lawmakers want to lower electric bills. The budget impact might be too big to swallow.
Pennsylvania lawmakers in both parties voted in support of a tax cut that would lower...
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Today in History: July 3, beloved TV sheriff Andy Griffith dies
Andy Griffith, who made homespun American Southern wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in...
Allentown

Objection from Lehigh Valley state senator brings Allentown NIZ meeting to a halt. What will happen next?
ANIZDA members received a letter earlier Wednesday from state Sen. Jarrett Coleman, objecting to new...
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Bethlehem honored by another national media outlet. Find out which one and why
The city’s rich history, celebrated Main Street and holiday-hub identity helped put Bethlehem in the...

























