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Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County

July 24, 2026 at 6:51 pm

Man dead, another in custody after shooting in Northampton County

State police are investigating a fatal shooting in Allen Township, Northampton County, on Friday afternoon.

Pennsylvania state police are investigating a “serious incident” on Friday,...

Pennsylvania state police are investigating a “serious incident” on Friday, July 24, 2026, at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road, Allen Township, Northampton County. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

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Pennsylvania state police are investigating a “serious incident” on Friday, July 24, 2026, at a home in the 1200 block of Old Gate Road, Allen Township, Northampton County. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)

A memorial to Kandi Jo Heller of Slatington is seen Friday, July 24, 2026, at North Sixth and Cedar streets in Allentown. Heller, 44, died after a violent crash Wednesday that sent a car into a house nearby. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira. (Courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police)

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People enjoy food, sounds and the sights Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, during Musikfest in Bethlehem. This year's Musikfest returns July 31-Aug. 9. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Woman, 44, dies after violent Allentown crash; driver of other vehicle facing burglary charges
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Musikfest 2026 guide: Everything to know about Bethlehem’s famous festival, from lineup to food to parking
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Trexler Trust awards $6.3 million to Lehigh Valley nonprofits and parks. Here’s where the money will go
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Acres of sunflowers glow under sunshine Friday, July 24, 2026, during Seiple Farm’s 5th Annual Sunflower Festival in East Allen Township. The festival runs through Monday, Aug. 3. The farm, family-owned and -operated since 1889, is offering 18 different colors of sunflowers to pick over 12 acres, with sweet corn for sale, food trucks and a soybean maze. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

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Laurie Corcoran, left, and daughter Kate Corcoran celebrate after winning the 2024 EPC championship after beating Bethlehem Catholic at Freedom High School. Laurie Corcoran has retired after 31 seasons and has been replaced by Kate Corcoran, who had been an assistant. (Allentown Central Catholic/contributed photo)

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Myra Patel, 9, dances with others during a demonstration performance Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during the seventh annual India Heritage Day hosted by Saara Arts at the Arts Park in Allentown. Saara Arts is a Lehigh Valley nonprofit cultural organization promoting Indian and global art.
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People enjoy the sights, sounds and food Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, during Musikfest in Bethlehem. This year the festival will have a special, alcohol-free space called “SoberPlatz” for guests. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

Alcohol-free SoberPlatz returns to Musikfest this year

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