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A popular Lehigh Valley college radio station was just sold after 53 years. Fate remains unclear

Lehigh University's WLVR radio station first went on air in 1973, but traces its history back even longer to 1946.

The PBS 39 building is seen Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, in Bethlehem. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Three more Lehigh Valley farms have been preserved under a state program. (The Morning Call)

3 more Lehigh Valley farms preserved from development. Find out where

Chief Charles Roca addresses the attendees at a ceremonial groundbreaking Tuesday, May 12, 2026, of the new police headquarters on 425 W Hamilton Street in Allentown. (Monica Cabrera/The Morning Call)

Allentown weighing program to let police officers collect pension while working. City Council is skeptical.

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman speaks Thursday, July 18, 2024, during the unveiling a new sign renaming state Route 143 in Lehigh County as Heroes Highway in honor of local fallen firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris. The firefighters died in the line of duty Dec. 7, 2022, when they became trapped while fighting a house fire in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County. Paris was 36 years old and served as the assistant fire chief with the New Tripoli Fire Department, located in Lehigh County. Gruber was 59 years old and served as a volunteer firefighter with the New Tripoli Fire Department. He volunteered with the fire service since the late 1980s and served the New Tripoli Fire Department since 2020.(April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley state senator urges residents to keep up data center fight. ‘There’s power in numbers.’

Former candidate Ryan Crosswell shakes hands with Bob Brooks on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in Whitehall Township during a general election kickoff event for Brooks’ congressional campaign. Brooks, a Democrat and former Bethlehem firefighter, is challenging Republican Rep. Ryan Mackenzie to represent the Lehigh Valley’s 7th District. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

PAC that spent $1.7 million in PA-7 Democratic primary may have violated campaign finance law, FEC complaint says

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Bethlehem Township man admits to first-degree murder in wife’s slaying, faces life in prison
Bethlehem Township man admits to first-degree murder in wife’s slaying, faces life in prison
Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to be released from prison in late June. Here is what’s next for him.
Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski to be released from prison in late June. Here is what’s next for him.
National breakfast chain to expand into the Lehigh Valley
National breakfast chain to expand into the Lehigh Valley
Community comes together to aid former Wallenpaupack, Penn State football player Vasey after tragic accident
Community comes together to aid former Wallenpaupack, Penn State football player Vasey after tragic accident
Could nearby bald eagles stop Lehigh Valley data center projects?
Could nearby bald eagles stop Lehigh Valley data center projects?
100-year-old Lehigh Valley woman who left high school during WWII has finally received her diploma. ‘I’m happy now.’
100-year-old Lehigh Valley woman who left high school during WWII has finally received her diploma. ‘I’m happy now.’
Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Dead geese found in Northampton County pond being tested for bird flu; public warned to stay away
Dead geese found in Northampton County pond being tested for bird flu; public warned to stay away
Meeting on South Whitehall data center proposed near school canceled after applicants pull plans from agenda
Meeting on South Whitehall data center proposed near school canceled after applicants pull plans from agenda
A popular Lehigh Valley college radio station was just sold after 53 years. Fate remains unclear
A popular Lehigh Valley college radio station was just sold after 53 years. Fate remains unclear

Local News

George Ahart (left), owner of Ahart's Market in Bath, stands near the store's deli counter on Friday, July 5, 2002. (Arturo Fernandez/The Morning Call)

Ahart’s Market to close final Lehigh Valley location for good after $100K loss from power outage, owner says

Ahart's Market will soon close its last location in the Lehigh Valley following a partial power outage over the weekend.

Sports

2026 Carpenter Cup team’s Mari Eiswerth pitches to the 2025 Carpenter Cup team on Wednesday June 10, 2026, at Patriots Park in Allentown. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Lehigh Valley softball: Carpenter Cup team gets a rehearsal for their trip to Philly

The current Lehigh Valley Carpenter Cup team prepped for this year's tournament by playing the 2025 team in the Lehigh Valley Diamond Classic

Things to Do

Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage performs during Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Heavy metal band Killswitch Engage is back, and making a stop in the Lehigh Valley this week

Killswitch Engage frontman Jesse Leach talks about pandemic isolation, vocal recovery and the audiences that keep the band going, ahead of their Wind Creek Event Center show.

Easton Area High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Photos: Easton Area High School holds its 2026 graduation at Cottingham Stadium.
Emmaus High School 2026 graduation | PHOTOS
Lehigh Valley 250 in Easton | PHOTOS
13th Annual Lehigh Valley Children’s Festival | PHOTOS
Great South Side Sale returns to Bethlehem for 30th year | PHOTOS
Liberty High School Graduation | PHOTOS
Saucon Valley High School Graduation | PHOTOS

Opinion

Northampton’s Aidan Sugra scores against Nazareth on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, during a boys baseball game in Nazareth. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Opinion: Baseball, education and the ‘2-foot voice’

Opinion: Teaching is about initiative, passion in what you do and being open to learning...

Crime and Public Safety

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during the Central Berks Police Officer Kristen Yeager End of Watch Memorial Service on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Don Thomas Stadium at Exeter High School. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)

Mourners bid farewell to Berks fallen police officer Kristen Yeager

An end of service ceremony was held Tuesday for fallen Central Berks Regional Police Officer...

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Business

FILE – A “For Sale” sign is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)

Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.52%, just below its high for the year

Borrowing costs on home loans remain elevated relative before Iran war began.

Pennsylvania News

The measles, mumps rubella vaccine is among the shots considered crucial to a keeping children in a community healthy. (AP File)

Amid a measles resurgence, Pennsylvania leaders say plunging vaccine rates in thousands of schools will be made public

As measles cases in Pennsylvania spike to levels not seen in decades, state officials say...

National News

FILE – Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs appears in court May 10, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash

Parole board denies release for former NFL player Henry Ruggs in fatal crash case.

Allentown

Allentown City Hall. (Amy Shortell/The Morning Call)

Allentown neighborhood pushes back against proposed townhome development

A vacant lot that’s used by neighbors for parking, the 16,886-square-foot parcel would be broken...

Bethlehem Area

The home where James Christopher Frank, 57, lived with his wife Deborah Glaser, 55, is seen Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Bethlehem Township. Frank has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the slaying. (Christopher Dornblaser/The Morning Call)

Bethlehem Township man admits to first-degree murder in wife’s slaying, faces life in prison

A Bethlehem Township man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the slaying of his...